Washington 2006 ballot measures
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In 2006, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Washington on November 7.
- Three of the measures were Initiatives to the People.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
- Voters approved two (50%) and rejected two (50%) measures.
On the ballot
November 7, 2006
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HJR 4223 | Taxes; Property | Authorize the legislature to increase the personal property tax exemption from $3,000 to $15,000 for each "head of a family." |
|
1,581,373 (80%) |
399,684 (20%) |
|
| Initiative 920 | Taxes | Provide for the repeal of the estate tax, which were dedicated to the education legacy trust fund. |
|
778,047 (38%) |
1,258,110 (62%) |
|
| Initiative 933 | Property | Require compensation for government regulations damaging private property. |
|
839,992 (41%) |
1,199,679 (59%) |
|
| Initiative 937 | Utilities; Carbon regulations; Energy conservation | Require electric utilities with at least 25,000 customers to meet energy conservation targets. |
|
1,042,679 (52%) |
972,747 (48%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
- Types of ballot measures in Washington
- List of Washington ballot measures
- 2006 ballot measures
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