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In [[1924 ballot measures|1924]], voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in [[Washington]] on November 4. | |||
* Three of the measures were | |||
* Three of the measures were [[Initiative to the People (Washington)|Initiatives to the People]]. | |||
* One of the measures was a | * One of the measures was a [[veto referendum|veto referendum]]. | ||
* Two of the measures were | * Two of the measures were [[legislatively referred constitutional amendment|legislatively referred constitutional amendments]]. | ||
* One of the measures was approved and six | * One of the measures was a [[legislatively referred state statute|legislatively referred state statute]]. | ||
* Voters approved one (14%) and rejected six (86%) measures. | |||
==On the ballot== | ==On the ballot== | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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* [[Laws governing the initiative process in Washington]] | |||
* [[Types of ballot measures in Washington]] | |||
* [[List of Washington ballot measures]] | * [[List of Washington ballot measures]] | ||
* [[1924 ballot measures]] | * [[1924 ballot measures]] | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [ | * [https://www2.sos.wa.gov/_assets/elections/voters'%20pamphlet%201924.pdf Washington Voter Guide (November 1924)] | ||
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[[Category:Washington 1924 ballot measures]] | [[Category:Washington 1924 ballot measures]] | ||
[[Category:Past-date_ballot_measure_state_year_overviews]] | [[Category:Past-date_ballot_measure_state_year_overviews]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:09, 22 July 2023
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In 1924, voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in Washington on November 4.
- Three of the measures were Initiatives to the People.
- One of the measures was a veto referendum.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred state statute.
- Voters approved one (14%) and rejected six (86%) measures.
On the ballot
November 4, 1924
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment to Article XI Sec. 5 | Local government; Legislature | Authorize the legislature to classify counties by population and elect officers in certain counties to perform duties of multiple officers. |
|
137,093 (52%) |
129,003 (48%) |
|
| Amendment to Article XV Sec. 1 | Ports | Empower the harbor commission to relocate harbor lines and prohibit sale or relinquishing control within 2000 feet of these lines. |
|
99,694 (39%) |
152,911 (61%) |
|
| Initiative 49 | Public education governance | Requires all children within Washington between the ages of seven and sixteen years to attend public schools. |
|
158,922 (42%) |
221,500 (58%) |
|
| Initiative 50 | Property taxes | Limit the aggregate annual tax levy rate on property to 40 mills unless approved by majority vote within the jurisdiction |
|
128,677 (38%) |
211,948 (62%) |
|
| Initiative 52 | Local government | Authorize municipalities to operate electrical facilities tax-free without boundaries and grant eminent domain use for these facilities. |
|
139,492 (39%) |
217,393 (61%) |
|
| Referendum 16 | Food; Business | Prohibit butter substitutes with mixed milk and vegetable fat and require unadulterated milk for substitutes. |
|
169,047 (45%) |
203,016 (55%) |
|
| Referendum 3 | Local government; Business taxes | Allow municipalities to sell surplus electricity outside their boundaries and require a 5% excise tax on gross sales. |
|
99,459 (32%) |
208,809 (68%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
- Types of ballot measures in Washington
- List of Washington ballot measures
- 1924 ballot measures
External links
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