Washington SJR 139, Effective Date of State Legislative Salary Increases Amendment (1976)

Washington SJR 139
	Election date; November 2, 1976
	Topic; Salaries of government officials
	Status; Defeated
Type; Legislatively referred constitutional amendment	Origin; State legislature

Washington SJR 139 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Washington on November 2, 1976. It was defeated.

A “yes” vote supported requiring any change in salary of the legislature to take effect at the same time for all members.

A “no” vote opposed requiring any change in salary of the legislature to take effect at the same time for all members.

Election results

Results are officially certified.

The ballot title for SJR 139 was as follows:

“

Shall any increase or decrease in the salaries of state legislators become effective for all legislators at the same time?

”

The full text of this measure is available here.

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.

Washington SJR 139

Election date November 2, 1976
Topic Salaries of government officials
Status Defeated
Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment	Origin State legislature

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