Washington 1942 ballot measures
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In 1942, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in Washington on November 3.
- One of the measures was an Initiative to the People.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred state statute.
- Three of the measures were veto referendums.
- Voters approved two (33%) and rejected four (67%) measures.
On the ballot[edit]
November 3, 1942
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HJR 4 | Income taxes; Property taxes | Define income as distinct from property for taxation, empower legislature to enact graduated net income taxes, and provide deductions and exemptions |
|
89,453 (34%) |
176,332 (66%) |
|
| Initiative 151 | Public assistance | Provide monthly public assistance grants and medical services to eligible senior citizens and their dependents. |
|
160,084 (42%) |
225,027 (58%) |
|
| Referendum 22 | Insurance | Expand industrial insurance by increasing workers' benefits, raising age of eligible minor dependents, and extending claim filing period |
|
246,257 (69%) |
108,845 (31%) |
|
| Referendum 23 | Jury rules | Provide for the appointment of an independent attorney to assist and advise a grand jury, separate from the prosecuting attorney |
|
126,972 (46%) |
148,266 (54%) |
|
| Referendum 24 | Jury rules | Forbid prosecuting attorneys to provide advice to grand juries, except when they initiate the grand jury proceedings themselves |
|
114,603 (44%) |
148,439 (56%) |
|
| Referendum 6 | Property taxes | Limit the property levy to forty mills and two mills limit for public universities unless approved by the majority of electors |
|
252,431 (77%) |
75,540 (23%) |
See also[edit]
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
- Types of ballot measures in Washington
- List of Washington ballot measures
- 1942 ballot measures
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