Ballot Measures
Voter-approved initiatives can propose changes to the ways in which
state and local governments raise revenue or spend resources. The
Budget & Policy Center provides research and analysis on such
ballot measures to help fully inform the public on the possible effects if they are approved.
Related research:
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Toxic Twins: I-1033 Mirrors Colorado's Corrosive TABOR
- August 27, 2009 - In November, Washington voters will make a choice on Initiative 1033. Sponsored by Tim Eyman, I-1033 possesses the same fundamental characteristics as TABOR, which was adopted by Colorado voters in 1992 and suspended in 2005.
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I-1033 Undermines Public Priorities
- August 5, 2009 - Initiative 1033 would impose strict spending limits on state and local governments resulting in sharp reductions in public investments in education, community development, health care, and economic security.
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New revenue projection emphasizes need for investments in economic security
- February 15, 2008 - The official projection of the amount of money the state will raise for the current two-year budget (ending in June 2008) is $423 million lower than it was in November, according to the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council. Read the update
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New analysis finds that Initiative 960 could have serious negative consequences for Washington State
- August 6, 2007 - A new analysis of Initiative 960 completed by the Budget & Policy Center finds that the initiative will not further widely shared goals of improving government accountability and transparency.
