Washington Referendum 47, Property Tax Limitation Measure (1997)
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| Topic Property and Taxes |
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| Type Legislatively referred state statute |
Origin |
Washington Referendum 47 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred state statute in Washington on November 4, 1997. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported modifying the 106 percent property tax limit and allowing for adjustments in valuation where the value has increased due to the real estate market. |
A “no” vote opposed modifying the 106 percent property tax limit and allowing for adjustments in valuation where the value has increased due to the real estate market. |
Election results
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Washington Referendum 47 |
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1,009,309 | 63.52% | ||
| No | 579,620 | 36.48% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Referendum 47 was as follows:
| “ | Shall property taxes be limited by modifying the 106 percent limit, allowing property valuation increases to be spread over time, and reducing the state levy? | ” |
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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