Washington 2008 ballot measures
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In2008, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures inWashington on November 4.
- All three measures wereInitiatives to the People.
- Voters approved two (67%) and rejected one (33%) measure.
On the ballot
November 4, 2008
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiative 1000 | Assisted death | Permit mentally competent, terminally ill adults to request and self-administer a lethal overdose of prescribed medication. |
| 1,715,219 (58%) | 1,251,255 (42%) | |
| Initiative 1029 | Healthcare governance | Require long-term care workers to be trained and certified as home care aides |
| 2,113,773 (73%) | 800,733 (27%) | |
| Initiative 985 | Highways | Open high-occupancy vehicle lanes during specified hours and the allocation of certain revenues to traffic-flow purposes |
| 1,163,216 (40%) | 1,744,156 (60%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
- Types of ballot measures in Washington
- List of Washington ballot measures
- 2008 ballot measures
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