November 2011 The League
of Women Voters of Seattle-King County has prepared simplified information on the ballot measures below, including a summary, fiscal impact statement, the
effect of the measure if approved and pro/con arguments. The Pros and Cons for the ballot issues are a careful
summary of the comments submitted to the Secretary of State. The League of Women Voters is not responsible
for any inaccuracies in the Pro and Con statements.
Click here to download the 2011 Simplified Ballot Issues. The outcome of the initiative appears in italics. Initiative Measure 1125 (Failed) This measure concerns state expenditures on transportation. 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. Initiative Measure 1163 (Passed) This measure would reinstate background checks, training, and other requirements for longterm care workers and providers, if amended in 2011; and address financial accountability and administrative expenses of the long-term in-home care program. Initiative Measure 1183 (Passed. Two lawsuits have been filed against this measure.) This measure concerns liquor: beer, wine, and spirits (hard liquor). 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. Senate Joint Resolution 8205 (Passed) This resolution concerns the length of time a voter must reside in Washington to vote for president and vice president. 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. Senate Joint Resolution 8206 (Passed) Concerning the budget stabilization account maintained in the state treasury. 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. |
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