Washington 1981 ballot measures
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In 1981, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Washington on November 3.
- Two of the measures were Initiatives to the People.
- Three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved four (80%) and rejected one (20%) measure.
On the ballot
November 3, 1981
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HJR 7 | Economic investment; Bonds | Authorize state and local governments to issue industrial development bond to be repaid by such developments and not by public funds. |
|
450,580 (56%) |
357,944 (44%) |
|
| Initiative 394 | Bonds; Energy funds | Require that the state must obtain approval from voters before selling bonds to finance a major public energy project. |
|
532,178 (58%) |
384,419 (42%) |
|
| Initiative 402 | Taxes | Provide for the abolition of inheritance and gift taxes and substitute with taxes on net estate transfers. |
|
610,507 (67%) |
297,445 (33%) |
|
| SJR 107 | Judiciary | Remove constitutional limitations on the numbers and powers of superior court commissioners. |
|
385,796 (47%) |
439,542 (53%) |
|
| SJR 133 | Initiative process | Make changes to the signature submission and verification timelines for Initiatives to the Legislature |
|
581,724 (74%) |
199,516 (26%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
- Types of ballot measures in Washington
- List of Washington ballot measures
- 1981 ballot measures
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