Washington 1997 ballot measures

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Nine statewide ballot measures were on the June 17, 1997 and November 4, 1997 ballots in the State of Washington.

On the ballot

June 17

Type	Title	Subject	Description	Result
LRSS	Referendum 48	Athletics	Authorizes a public stadium authority to build and operate a sports stadium financed by tax revenues and private contributions, specifically the Qwest Field	a

November 4

Type	Title	Subject	Description	Result
ITP	Initiative 673	Health Care	Can health insurance plans be regulated as to provision of services by designated health care providers	d
ITP	Initiative 676	Firearms	Criminalizes the transfer of handguns not equipped with a trigger-lock and mandates the licensing of firearms	d
ITP	Initiative 677	Constitutional Rights	Prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, employment agencies and labor organizations	d
ITP	Initiative 678	Health Care	Allows dental hygienists who have obtained special licensing to perform without the supervision of a licensed dentist.	d
ITP	Initiative 685	Marijuana	Decriminalizes medical marijuana and proscribes treatment, education and community service for non-violent drug users	d
LRSS	Referendum 47	Taxes	Allows assessors to adjust property valuation where value increased due to the real estate market	a
LRCA	HJR 4208	Taxes	Permits voter-approved school district tax levies to run for four years	a
LRCA	HJR 4209	Gov't Finances	Permits local governments to make loans for improvements upon stormwater or sewer services	a

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