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Washington 1988 ballot measures
In 1988, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Washington on November 8.
- Two of the measures were Initiatives to the People.
- Three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved all five (100%) measures.
On the ballot
November 8, 1988
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HJR 4222 | Taxes; Property | Provide an increase in the value of personal property exempted from taxation. |
|
1,299,696 (79%) |
352,807 (21%) |
|
| HJR 4223 | Utilities; Energy | Provide for the continuation and extension of the abilities of public utilities to assist in residential energy conservation. |
|
1,248,183 (77%) |
379,153 (23%) |
|
| HJR 4231 | Constitutional wording | Remove references to "idiots, insane, dumb, and defective youth" from the state constitution and replace with new language. |
|
1,354,529 (81%) |
310,114 (19%) |
|
| Initiative 518 | Minimum wage | Provide an increase in state minimum wage from $2.30 to $4.25. |
|
1,354,454 (77%) |
414,926 (23%) |
|
| Initiative 97 and Alternative Measure 97B | Environment; Taxes | Impose a tax on the wholesale value of hazardous substances for hazardous waste cleanup programs |
|
1,307,638 (85%) |
224,286 (15%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
- Types of ballot measures in Washington
- List of Washington ballot measures
- 1988 ballot measures
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