Washington 1940 Ballot Measures
From Ballotpedia In 1940, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in Washington on November 5.
- Two of the measures were Initiatives to the People.
- Three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred state statute.
- Voters approved three (50%) and rejected three (50%) measures.
On the ballot[edit]
November 5, 1940
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HJR 13 | Salaries | Allow voters or legislature to set constitutional officers' salaries, limit legislators' salaries to $50 monthly, and repeal constitutional salary limits |
|
183,478 (41%) |
259,842 (59%) |
|
| Initiative 139 | Bonds | Require voter approval for the issuance of bonds, securities, or other financial obligations to public utility districts |
|
253,318 (41%) |
362,508 (59%) |
|
| Initiative 141 | Public assistance | Provide a $40 monthly grant to senior citizens over 65 years of age and eligibility guidelines and repeal acts in conflict with this measure. |
|
358,009 (58%) |
258,819 (42%) |
|
| Referendum 5 | Property taxes | Limit the aggregate annual rate of property levy to forty mills and a two mills limit on tax levy for public universities |
|
390,639 (72%) |
149,843 (28%) |
|
| SJR 1 | Term limits | Repeal limits on the number of terms county officers may serve |
|
208,407 (44%) |
267,938 (56%) |
|
| SJR 8 | Business | Authorize the legislature to grant stockholders of Washington-organized banks the same personal liability relief as stockholders of national banks. |
|
255,047 (57%) |
188,929 (43%) |
See also[edit]
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
- Types of ballot measures in Washington
- List of Washington ballot measures
- 1940 ballot measures
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