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Washington 1984 ballot measures
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In 1984, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in Washington on November 6.
- All three measures were Initiatives to the People.
- Voters approved two (67%) and rejected one (33%) measure.
On the ballot
November 6, 1984
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiative 456 | Fishing; American Indian issues | Provide that natural resources should be managed by the state alone and petition the United States Congress to decommercialize steelheads. |
|
916,855 (53%) |
807,825 (47%) |
|
| Initiative 464 | Tax administration; Sales taxes | Exclude the value of a trade-in from the selling price for sales and use tax purposes when trading in property of like kind |
|
1,175,781 (69%) |
529,560 (31%) |
|
| Initiative 471 | Abortion | Prohibit the public funding of abortion except to prevent the death of the pregnant woman or her unborn child. |
|
838,083 (47%) |
949,921 (53%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
- Types of ballot measures in Washington
- List of Washington ballot measures
- 1984 ballot measures
External links
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State of Washington Olympia (capital) |
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