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
IndISS	Initiative 297	Environment; Nuclear energy	Require cleanup before additional waste is added and regulate mixed radioactive and nonradioactive hazardous waste.	a	1,812,581 (69%)	810,795 (31%)
CISS	Initiative 872	Primary elections	Establish a top-two system for primary elections	a	1,632,225 (60%)	1,095,190 (40%)
CISS	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%)
CISS	Initiative 892	Gambling; Taxes	Authorize additional electronic scratch ticket machines in non-tribal gaming establishments.		1,069,414 (38%)	1,711,785 (62%)
VR	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

External links

• Washington Voter Guide (November 2004)