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Washington Referendum 36, State Officer Financial Reports Measure (1976)

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Washington Referendum 36

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Election date

November 2, 1976

Topic
Open meetings and public information and State executive branch structure
Status

ApprovedApproved

Type
Legislatively referred state statute
Origin

State legislature



Washington Referendum 36 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred state statute in Washington on November 2, 1976. It was approved.

A “yes” vote supported requiring certain appointed state officials, like elected officials and candidates, to file financial reports with the Public Disclosure Commission.

A “no” vote opposed requiring certain appointed state officials to file financial reports with the Public Disclosure Commission.

Election results

Washington Referendum 36

Result Votes Percentage

Approved Yes

963,309 69.65%
No 419,693 30.35%
Results are officially certified.
Source

Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Referendum 36 was as follows:

Shall certain appointed state officers be required to file reports of their financial affairs with the Public Disclosure Commission?

Full Text

The full text of this measure is available here.

Path to the ballot

See also: Types of ballot measures in Washington

A simple majority vote was needed in each chamber of the Washington State Legislature to refer the measure to the ballot for voter consideration.

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