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Washington Initiative 901, Smoking Ban Measure (2005)
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| Topic Smoking bans and Tobacco laws |
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| Type Initiated state statute |
Origin |
Washington Initiative 901 was on the ballot as an initiated state statute in Washington on November 8, 2005. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported prohibiting smoking in buildings and vehicles open to the public and places of employment. |
A “no” vote opposed prohibiting smoking in buildings and vehicles open to the public and places of employment. |
Election results
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1,153,353 | 63.25% | ||
| No | 670,225 | 36.75% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Initiative 901 was as follows:
| “ | Initiative Measure No. 901 concerns amending the Clean Indoor Air Act by expanding smoking prohibitions. This measure would prohibit smoking in buildings and vehicles open to the public and places of employment, including areas within 25 feet of doorways and ventilation openings unless a lesser distance is approved. Should this measure be enacted into law? | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
In Washington, proponents needed to collect a number of signatures for an Initiative to the People.
See also
External links
Footnotes
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State of Washington Olympia (capital) |
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