Washington 1989 ballot measures
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In 1989, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Washington on November 7.
- One of the measures was an Initiative to the Legislature.
- Three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved three (75%) and rejected one (25%) measure.
On the ballot
November 7, 1989
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiative 102 | Public assistance; Tax administration; Public education funding | Increase funding for children and family services and K-12 education programs by $360,000,000 through new taxes. |
|
349,357 (34%) |
688,782 (66%) |
|
| SJR 8200 | Crime victims | Provide victims of felony crimes the rights to attend the trial and court proceedings that the defendant can attend. |
|
789,266 (78%) |
221,179 (22%) |
|
| SJR 8202 | Judiciary; Judiciary structure | Increase Judicial Conduct Commission membership by two and provide clearer processes and authority for removing a judge |
|
804,199 (83%) |
162,135 (17%) |
|
| SJR 8210 | Water; Sales taxes | Permit local governments to fund private water conservation initiatives by utilizing revenues generated from water sales |
|
622,494 (64%) |
350,876 (36%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
- Types of ballot measures in Washington
- List of Washington ballot measures
- 1989 ballot measures
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