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Nov. 8, 2011

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State of Washington Initiative Measure 1125

This measure would prohibit the use of motor vehicle fund revenue and vehicle toll revenue for non-transportation purposes, and require that road and bridge tolls be set by the legislature and be project-specific.

Option Votes Pct
No 897,220 52.44%
Yes 813,613 47.56%

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State of Washington I-1163

This measure would reinstate background checks, training, and other requirements for long-term care workers and providers, if amended in 2011; and address financial accountability and administrative expenses of the long-term in-home care program.

Option Votes Pct
Yes 1,116,166 65.18%
No 596,390 34.82%

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State of Washington Privatizing Liquor Sales

This measure would close state liquor stores and sell their assets; license private parties to sell and distribute spirits; set license fees based on sales; regulate licensees; and change regulation of wine distribution.

Option Votes Pct
Yes 1,032,478 58.99%
No 717,652 41.01%

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State of Washington Sjr 8205

The legislature has proposed a constitutional amendment on repealing article VI, section 1A, of the Washington Constitution. This amendment would remove an inoperative provision from the state constitution regarding the length of time a voter must reside in Washington to vote for president and vice-president.

Option Votes Pct
Approved 1,209,457 72.65%
Rejected 455,338 27.35%

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State of Washington Sjr 8206

The legislature has proposed a constitutional amendment on the budget stabilization account maintained in the state treasury. This amendment would require the legislature to transfer additional moneys to the budget stabilization account in each fiscal biennium in which the state has received “extraordinary revenue growth,” as defined, with certain limitations.

Option Votes Pct
Approved 1,085,881 66.79%
Rejected 540,053 33.21%

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