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Washington Engrossed Substitute SJR 8206, Budget Stabilization Account Amendment (2007)
Washington Engrossed Substitute SJR 8206 | |
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Election date |
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Topic Budget stabilization funds |
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Status |
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Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Washington Engrossed Substitute SJR 8206 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Washington on November 6, 2007. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported requiring the transfer of 1% of the annual general state revenues to a budget stabilization account. |
A "no" vote opposed requiring the transfer of 1% of the annual general state revenues to a budget stabilization account. |
Election results
Washington Engrossed Substitute SJR 8206 |
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Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
1,048,562 | 67.74% | |||
No | 499,292 | 32.26% |
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Engrossed Substitute SJR 8206 was as follows:
“ | The legislature has proposed a constitutional amendment on establishment of a budget stabilization account. This amendment would require the legislature to transfer 1% of general state revenues to a budget stabilization account each year and prohibit expenditures from the account except as set forth in the amendment. Should this constitutional amendment be: Approved [ ] Rejected [ ] | ” |
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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