Washington 2001 ballot measures
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In 2001, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Washington on November 6.
- Three of the measures were Initiatives to the People.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved four (80%) and rejected one (20%) measure.
On the ballot
November 6, 2001
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJR 8208 | Judicial authority | Provide authorization for superior courts to bring in judges from other court levels to hear certain cases on a temporary basis. |
|
976,417 (71%) |
395,324 (29%) |
|
| HJR 4202 | Legislature; Spending | Permit the state legislature to determine how to invest state funds |
|
573,878 (43%) |
761,768 (57%) |
|
| Initiative 747 | Property taxes | Provide limitations on property tax increases to 1% annually unless otherwise approved by voters |
|
826,258 (58%) |
609,266 (42%) |
|
| Initiative 773 | Tobacco; Tobacco tax; Spending | Impose two new cigarette and tobacco sales taxes, with proceeds going towards low-income health programs and other programs. |
|
948,529 (66%) |
486,912 (34%) |
|
| Initiative 775 | State executive structure; Healthcare governance | Establish a new Home Care Quality Authority, governed by a board appointed by the governor |
|
880,523 (63%) |
522,848 (37%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
- Types of ballot measures in Washington
- List of Washington ballot measures
- 2001 ballot measures
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