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Initiative Measure No.1634 was aballot initiative in theState of Washington to prohibit local governments from enacting taxes on groceries, includingtaxes on soda.
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Theballot title appeared as follows:[1]
Initiative Measure No. 1634 concerns taxation of certain items intended for human consumption.
This measure would prohibit new or increased local taxes, fees, or assessments on raw or processed foods or beverages (with exceptions), or ingredients thereof, unless effective by January 15, 2018, or generally applicable.
Should this measure be enacted into law?
The initiative was supported by theYes! To Affordable Groceries coalition.[2] It was endorsed by the lobbying arm ofCitizens Against Government Waste.[3]
The initiative was opposed by the editorial boards ofThe Columbian,The Olympian, andThe News Tribune.[4][5][6]
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