Washington 1985 ballot measures
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In 1985, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Washington on November 5.
- All four measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved two (50%) and rejected two (50%) measures.
On the ballot
November 5, 1985
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HJR 12 | Budgets | Permit investment in State industrial insurance (Worker's Compensation) Funds. |
|
582,471 (71%) |
233,628 (29%) |
|
| HJR 22 | Supermajority; Public education funding; Property taxes | Remove voter turnout requirements for voter approval of excess property tax levies for schools, except the 60% yes vote requirement. |
|
369,852 (44%) |
463,391 (56%) |
|
| HJR 23 | Economic investment; Taxes; Property | Permit local governments to finance development projects through creating districts and tax revenues from increased property values. |
|
337,015 (41%) |
476,600 (59%) |
|
| HJR 22 | Administration; Agriculture | Permit agricultural commodity commissions to engage in promotional hosting to develop agricultural trade. |
|
536,528 (68%) |
250,936 (32%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
- Types of ballot measures in Washington
- List of Washington ballot measures
- 1985 ballot measures
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