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Washington Sales Tax Increase, Initiative 90 (1986)
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Sponsor John C. McGlenn filed 211,299 signatures to qualify it for the ballot as an Initiative to the Legislature. When the legislature did not take action on the proposed legislation, as provided by state constitution the measure was placed on the ballot where it was defeated.
Election results
| Initiative 90 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 No | 784,382 | 61.37% | ||
| Yes | 493,794 | 38.63% | ||
The language that appeared on the ballot read, "Shall sales and use taxes be increased, 1/8 of 1%, to fund comprehensive fish and wildlife conservation and recreation programs?"
See also
External links
- State of Washington 1986 ballot measure election results
- List of all Washington State Initiatives to the Legislature
- Washington 1986 Voter Guide
