Washington 2004 ballot measures
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In2004, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures inWashington on November 2.
- Three of the measures wereInitiatives to the People.
- One of the measures was aInitiative to the Legislature.
- One of the measures was aveto referendum.
- Voters approved two (40%) and rejected three (60%) measures.
On the ballot
November 2, 2004
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiative 297 | Nuclear energy;Pollution | Require cleanup before additional waste is added and regulate mixed radioactive and nonradioactive hazardous waste |
| 1,812,581 (69%) | 810,795 (31%) | |
| Initiative 872 | Primary elections | Establish a top-two system for primary elections |
| 1,632,225 (60%) | 1,095,190 (40%) | |
| Initiative 884 | Public education funding;Sales taxes | Increase sales tax by 1% to create an education trust fund. |
| 1,102,996 (40%) | 1,654,112 (60%) | |
| Initiative 892 | Tax administration;Gambling | Authorize additional electronic scratch ticket machines in non-tribal gaming establishments. |
| 1,069,414 (38%) | 1,711,785 (62%) | |
| Referendum 55 | School choice;Public education governance | Allow the establishment of up to 45 public charter schools, operated by nonprofit organizations |
| 1,122,964 (42%) | 1,572,203 (58%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
- Types of ballot measures in Washington
- List of Washington ballot measures
- 2004 ballot measures
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