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Washington Tax on Fossil Fuels Measure, Initiative 1397 (2015)
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| This measure was not put on an election ballot |
The Washington Tax on Fossil Fuels Measure, Initiative 1397 was not on the November 3, 2015 ballot in the state of Washington as an Initiative to the People. If approved by voters, the measure would have done the following:[1]
- Reduced the state sales tax and the business and occupation tax on manufacturing
- Enhanced the working families sales tax exemption for low-income persons
- Implemented a carbon pollution tax on fossil fuels sold or used in the state and on the consumption or generation of electricity generated by fossil fuels
Text of measure
Full text
The full text of the measure is available here.[1]
Support
This measure was being sponsored by Yoram Bauman. Supporters called the measure "Taxation."[1]
Path to the ballot
Supporters were required to collect at least 246,372 valid signatures by July 2, 2015, in order to land the initiative on the ballot.
See also
- Washington 2015 ballot measures
- 2015 ballot measures
- Initiative to the People
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
External links
Footnotes
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