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Washington 1982 ballot measures
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In 1982, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Washington on November 2.
- Three of the measures were Initiatives to the People.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
- Voters rejected four (100%) measures.
On the ballot
November 2, 1982
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiative 412 | Business | Provide a maximum annual interest rate of 12% for retail installment contracts. |
|
452,710 (34%) |
880,135 (66%) |
|
| Initiative 414 | Environment | Provide for a minimum five cent recycling refund on soft drinks and alcohol sales. |
|
400,156 (29%) |
965,951 (71%) |
|
| Initiative 435 | Sales taxes | Replace state sales tax on food, state corporate business tax, and the occupation tax with a 10% franchise tax on corporations. |
|
453,221 (34%) |
889,091 (66%) |
|
| SJR 143 | Economic investment; Taxes | Authorize the creation of districts to finance development projects through tax revenues from increased property values. |
|
393,030 (31%) |
882,194 (69%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
- Types of ballot measures in Washington
- List of Washington ballot measures
- 1982 ballot measures
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