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Washington Initiative 141, Elderly Assistance Grants Measure (1940)
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| Topic Public assistance programs |
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| Type Initiated state statute |
Origin |
Washington Initiative 141 was on the ballot as an initiated state statute in Washington on November 5, 1940. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported providing a $40 monthly grant to senior citizens over 65 years of age, establishing eligibility guidelines, and repealing acts in conflict with the measure. |
A “no” vote opposed providing a $40 monthly grant to senior citizens over 65 years of age, establishing eligibility guidelines, and repealing acts in conflict with the measure. |
Election results
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Washington Initiative 141 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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358,009 | 58.04% | ||
| No | 258,819 | 41.96% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Initiative 141 was as follows:
| “ | An Act providing a minimum of $40 monthly to senior citizens over the age of 65 years; defining incomes; naming eligibility; conforming state and federal matching funds and age limit; providing for age and length of residence; providing for the investigation of applicants by either the Department of Social Security or other department designated by the legislature; providing for a fair hearing before the director and for appeals to the courts and introduction of new testimony; providing for burial expenses and other care; making all records confidential; abolishing liens on property; repealing all other acts in conflict herewith. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
In Washington, proponents needed to collect a number of signatures for an Initiative to the People.
See also
External links
Footnotes
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State of Washington Olympia (capital) |
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