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Washington HJR 4223, Extension of Energy Conservation Amendment (1988)

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Washington HJR 4223

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Election date

November 8, 1988

Topic
Energy and Utility policy
Status

ApprovedApproved

Type
Legislatively referred constitutional amendment
Origin

State legislature



Washington HJR 4223 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Washington on November 8, 1988. It was approved.

A “yes” vote supported continuing and extending the abilities of public utilities to assist in residential energy conservation.

A “no” vote opposed continuing and extending the abilities of public utilities to assist in residential energy conservation.

Election results

Washington HJR 4223

Result Votes Percentage

Approved Yes

1,248,183 76.70%
No 379,153 23.30%
Results are officially certified.
Source

Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for HJR 4223 was as follows:

Shall the constitutional authority for public utilities to assist residential energy conservation continue and extend to other structures and equipment?

Full Text

The full text of this measure is available here.

Path to the ballot

See also: Amending the Washington Constitution

A two-thirds vote was needed in each chamber of the Washington State Legislature to refer the constitutional amendment to the ballot for voter consideration.

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