Washington 1993 ballot measures
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In 1993, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Washington on November 2.
- Three of the measures were Initiatives to the People.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved four (80%) and rejected one (20%) measure. Courts later overturned one voter-approved measure.
On the ballot
November 2, 1993
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HJR 4200 | Healthcare; Religion | Permit counties to employ chaplains for hospitals, health care facilities, and hospices. |
|
851,333 (58%) |
608,252 (42%) |
|
| HJR 4201 | Judiciary | Provide district courts jurisdiction over cases in equity. |
|
857,094 (67%) |
427,702 (33%) |
|
| Initiative 593 | Law enforcement; Judiciary | Require "persistent offenders," persons convicted three or more times for serious offenses, to serve a life sentence. |
|
1,135,521 (76%) |
364,567 (24%) |
|
| Initiative 601 | Taxes; Budgets | Limit expenditures by inflation rates and population growth and require referendums for taxes exceeding the limit. |
|
774,342 (51%) |
737,735 (49%) |
|
| Initiative 602 | Taxes | Limit state revenue collections and expenditures based on personal income. |
|
673,378 (45%) |
836,047 (55%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
- Types of ballot measures in Washington
- List of Washington ballot measures
- 1993 ballot measures
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