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Washington 2003 ballot measures
In 2003, voters decided on two statewide ballot measures in Washington on November 4.
- One of the measures was an Initiative to the People.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
- Voters approved all two (100%) measures.
On the ballot
November 4, 2003
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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HJR 4206 | Judiciary; State executive; Legislature | Permit new officers to assume office early when a vacancy occurs after the general election if they are of the same political party as the previous one. |
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1,008,710 (83%) |
207,720 (17%) |
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Initiative 841 | Administrative organization | Repeal ergonomics regulations and prohibit the department of labor and industries not to adopt new ergonomics regulations unless required. |
|
656,737 (53%) |
570,980 (47%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
- Types of ballot measures in Washington
- List of Washington ballot measures
- 2003 ballot measures
External links
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State of Washington Olympia (capital) |
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