Washington Referendum 28, Public Recreation Facilities Bond Measure (1972)
Washington Referendum 28 | |
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Topic Bond issues and Forests and parks |
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Status |
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Type Bond issue |
Origin |
Washington Referendum 28 was on the ballot as a bond issue in Washington on November 7, 1972. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported providing $40 million in state general obligation bonds to fund the planning, acquisition, construction, and improvement of recreation areas and facilities. |
A “no” vote opposed providing $40 million in state general obligation bonds to fund the planning, acquisition, construction, and improvement of recreation areas and facilities. |
Election results
Washington Referendum 28 |
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Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
758,530 | 56.67% | |||
No | 579,975 | 43.33% |
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Referendum 28 was as follows:
“ | An ACT authorizing the issuance and sale of state general obligation bonds in the sum of $40,000,000 to provide funds for the planning, acquisition, preservation, development, and improvement of recreation areas and facilities; designating the interagency committee for outdoor recreation to be responsible for disbursement of the bond proceeds, subject to prior legislative appropriations; and providing for payment of the bonds from unpledged state retail sales tax revenues or other means authorized by the legislature. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
- See also: Types of ballot measures in Washington
A simple majority vote was needed in each chamber of the Washington State Legislature to refer the measure to the ballot for voter consideration.
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Footnotes
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