Washington 1996 ballot measures
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In1996, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures inWashington on November 5.
- Three of the measures wereInitiatives to the People.
- Two of the measures wereInitiatives to the Legislature.
- Voters approved one (20%) and rejected four (80%) measures.
On the ballot
November 5, 1996
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiative 173 | School choice | Create a school voucher program and allow for charter schools in Washington |
| 775,281 (36%) | 1,406,433 (64%) | |
| Initiative 177 | School choice;Public education governance | Allow voters in each school district to decide whether to convert the district into a renewed school district, which could include independent public schools |
| 762,367 (36%) | 1,380,816 (64%) | |
| Initiative 655 | Hunting | Classify hunting black bears with bait or dogs and hunting cougars, bobcats, and lynxes with dogs as gross misdemeanors. |
| 1,387,577 (63%) | 815,385 (37%) | |
| Initiative 670 | Public information | Provide for a ballot notice of candidates who oppose congressional term limits. |
| 937,873 (45%) | 1,146,865 (55%) | |
| Initiative 671 | Gambling;American Indian issues | Provide authorization for limited electronic gambling on tribal lands in the state. |
| 934,344 (43%) | 1,222,492 (57%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
- Types of ballot measures in Washington
- List of Washington ballot measures
- 1996 ballot measures
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