Washington 2000 Ballot Measures
From Ballotpedia In 2000, voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in Washington on November 7.
- Six of the measures were Initiatives to the People.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
- Voters approved five (71%) and rejected two (29%) measures.
On the ballot[edit]
November 7, 2000
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiative 713 | Hunting | Provide a misdemeanor classification for hunting animals with body-gripping traps or poison. |
|
1,315,903 (55%) |
1,093,587 (45%) |
|
| Initiative 722 | Property taxes; Property | Limit annual property tax increases to 2%, nullify certain 1999 tax increases, and exempt vehicles from property taxes. |
|
1,295,391 (56%) |
1,022,349 (44%) |
|
| Initiative 728 | School class size | Reduce class sizes, extend learning programs, expand teacher training, and construct facilities funded by lottery, taxes, and reserves. |
|
1,714,485 (72%) |
675,635 (28%) |
|
| Initiative 729 | School choice; Public education governance | Authorize the creation of charter public schools operated by nonprofit organizations |
|
1,125,766 (48%) |
1,211,390 (52%) |
|
| Initiative 732 | Teachers | Provide cost-of-living salary adjustments for teachers and other school district employees. |
|
1,501,261 (63%) |
893,601 (37%) |
|
| Initiative 745 | Sales taxes; Transportation; Transportation taxes | Allocate 90% of transportation funds for constructing and maintaining roads and exempt road construction from sales tax. |
|
955,329 (41%) |
1,394,387 (59%) |
|
| SJR 8214 | Budgets | Remove limitations on trust fund investments for persons with developmental disabilities. |
|
1,450,749 (65%) |
786,185 (35%) |
See also[edit]
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
- Types of ballot measures in Washington
- List of Washington ballot measures
- 2000 ballot measures
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