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Washington 1974 ballot measures
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In 1974, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in Washington on November 5.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred state statute.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved two (67%) and rejected one (33%) measure.
On the ballot
November 5, 1974
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Referendum 34 | Gambling | Provide for the establishment of a state lottery. |
|
515,404 (55%) |
425,903 (45%) |
|
| SJR 140 | Legislature; Executive officials | Provide restrictions on the governor's veto power and allow the legislature to reconvene to consider vetoed bills. |
|
498,745 (54%) |
419,437 (46%) |
|
| SJR 143 | Residency requirements | Provide a thirty-day residency requirement to vote in a state, county, or precinct election. |
|
626,827 (68%) |
291,178 (32%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
- Types of ballot measures in Washington
- List of Washington ballot measures
- 1974 ballot measures
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