Washington 1924 ballot measures
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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; Elections | 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 | Water; Transportation | 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 | Education | 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 | Taxes; Property | 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 | Energy; 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 | Business; Food and agriculture | Prohibit butter substitutes with mixed milk and vegetable fat and require unadulterated milk for substitutes. |
|
169,047 (45%) |
203,016 (55%) |
|
| Referendum 3 | Energy; Local government | 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
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