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Washington Initiative and Referendum Process Amendment (1912)
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| Topic Initiative and referendum process |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Washington Initiative and Referendum Process Amendment was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Washington on November 5, 1912. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported establishing a statewide initiative and referendum process in Washington. |
A "no" vote opposed establishing a statewide initiative and referendum process in Washington. |
Election results
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110,110 | 71.49% | ||
| No | 43,905 | 28.51% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Initiative and Referendum Process Amendment was as follows:
| “ | Proposed amendment of section 1 of article II of the Constitution of the State of Washington, relating to legislative powers and providing for the initiative and referendum. | ” |
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.
See also
External links
Footnotes
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State of Washington Olympia (capital) |
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