Washington 2004 ballot measures
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In 2004, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Washington on November 2.
- Three of the measures were Initiatives to the People.
- One of the measures was a Initiative to the Legislature.
- One of the measures was a veto referendum.
- Voters approved two (40%) and rejected three (60%) measures.
On the ballot
November 2, 2004
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiative 297 | Environment; Nuclear energy | Require cleanup before additional waste is added and regulate mixed radioactive and nonradioactive hazardous waste. |
|
1,812,581 (69%) |
810,795 (31%) |
|
| Initiative 872 | Primary elections | Establish a top-two system for primary elections |
|
1,632,225 (60%) |
1,095,190 (40%) |
|
| Initiative 884 | Public education funding; Sales taxes | Increase sales tax by 1% to create an education trust fund. |
|
1,102,996 (40%) |
1,654,112 (60%) |
|
| Initiative 892 | Gambling; Taxes | Authorize additional electronic scratch ticket machines in non-tribal gaming establishments. |
|
1,069,414 (38%) |
1,711,785 (62%) |
|
| Referendum 55 | School choice; Public education governance | Allow the establishment of up to 45 public charter schools, operated by nonprofit organizations |
|
1,122,964 (42%) |
1,572,203 (58%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
- Types of ballot measures in Washington
- List of Washington ballot measures
- 2004 ballot measures
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