Washington 1973 ballot measures

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In 1973, voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in Washington on November 6.

• One of the measures was an Initiative to the People.
• One of the measures was a veto referendum.
• Two of the measures were legislatively referred state statutes.
• Three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
• Voters approved two (29%) and rejected five (71%) measures.

On the ballot

November 6, 1973

Type	Title	Subject	Description	Result	Yes Votes	No Votes
LRCA	HJR 22	Economic development; Taxes	Allow local governments to finance development projects through creating districts generating tax revenues.		246,055 (27%)	655,125 (73%)
LRCA	HJR 37	Taxes	Provide for a graduated net income tax, prohibit excess levies for schools, and limit some excise taxes.		228,823 (23%)	770,033 (77%)
LRCA	HJR 40	Taxes	Provide for the application of the excess levy validation formula to bonds payable from such levies.		352,495 (41%)	501,618 (59%)
ITP	Initiative 282	Judiciary; Salaries	Provide limitations to the salary increases of elected officials and judges.	a	798,338 (80%)	197,795 (20%)
LRSS	Referendum 32	Elections; Local government	Require county auditors to appoint precinct committee-people of major political parties to assist in registering voters.		291,323 (32%)	609,306 (68%)
LRSS	Referendum 33	Environment; Transportation	Provide additional fees for personalized vehicle license plates to be allocated towards wildlife preservation.	a	613,921 (63%)	362,195 (37%)
VR	Referendum 36	Alcohol	Provide the lowering of the drinking age from 21 to 19.		495,624 (49%)	510,491 (51%)

See also

• Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
• Types of ballot measures in Washington
• List of Washington ballot measures
• 1973 ballot measures

External links

• Washington Voter Guide (November 1973)