Summaries of ballot measures
Ballot measure summaries prepared for members of the Washington House of Representatives by the House Office of Program Research.
This information is provided for analytical and legislative policy purposes only. It is not provided as an expression of support for or opposition to any ballot measure. These materials are intended to provide general information and are not intended to be an exhaustive analysis of all issues presented by the measure.
Ballot measure summaries archive
2020
Referendum Measure 90 Summary - Concerning comprehensive sexual health education.
Engrossed Senate Joint Resolution 8212 Summary - Concerning investment of public funds.
2019
Referendum 88 Summary - Concerning affirmative action and remedying discrimination.
Initiative 976 Summary - Concerning motor vehicle taxes and fees.
Senate Joint Resolution 8200 Summary - Concerning legislative powers in times of emergency.
2018
Initiative 940 Summary - Concerning law enforcement.
Initiative 1631 Summary - Concerning pollution.
Initiative 1634 Summary - Concerning taxation of certain items intended for human consumption.
Initiative 1639 Summary - Concerning firearms.
2016
Initiative 732 Summary - Concerning taxes.
Initiative 735 Summary - Concerning a proposed amendment to the federal constitution.
Initiative 1433 Summary - Concerning labor standards.
Initiative 1464 Summary - Concerning campaign finance laws and lobbyists.
Initiative 1491 Summary - Concerning court-issued extreme risk protection orders temporarily preventing access to firearms.
Initiative 1501 Summary - Concerning seniors and vulnerable individuals.
2015
Initiative 1366 Summary - Concerning state taxes and fees.
Initiative 1401 Summary - Concerning trafficking of animal species threatened with extinction.
2014
Initiative 591 Summary - Concerning firearms.
Initiative 594 Summary - Concerning background checks for firearm sales and transfers.
Initiative 1351 Summary - Concerning K-12 education.
2013
Initiative 517 Summary - Concerning initiative and referendum measures.
Initiative 522 Summary - Concerning labeling of genetically-engineered foods.
2012
Referendum 74 Summary - Concerning marriage for same-sex couples, modified domestic-partnership law, and religious freedom.
Initiative 502 Summary - Concerning marijuana.
Initiative 1185 Summary - Concerning tax and fee increases imposed by state government.
Initiative 1240 Summary - Concerning creation of a public charter school system.
2011
Initiative 1125 Summary - Concerning state expenditures on transportation.
Initiative 1163 Summary - Concerning long-term care workers and services for elderly and disabled people.
Initiative 1183 Summary - Concerning liquor: beer, wine, and spirits (hard liquor).
2010
Initiative 1053 Summary - Concerning tax and fee increases imposed by state government.
Initiative 1082 Summary - Concerning industrial insurance.
Initiative 1098 Summary - Concerning establishing a state income tax and reducing other taxes.
Initiative 1100 Summary - Concerning liquor (beer, wine, and spirits).
Initiative 1105 Summary - Concerning liquor (beer, wine, and spirits).
Initiative 1107 Summary - Concerning reversing certain 2010 amendments to state tax laws.
2007
Initiative 960 Summary - Concerning tax and fee increases imposed by state government.
2004
Initiative 884 Summary - Concerning dedicating funds designated for educational purposes.