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Washington Two-Thirds Vote Required to Raise Taxes, Initiative 1185 (2012)
The proposed measure would require either two-thirds legislative approval or a vote by the people in order to raise taxes. Therefore, a one third minority of Legislators in either House of the Washington State Legislature could prevent the passage of any measure to raise revenue or repeal existing tax exemptions. The measure defines repealing a tax exemption as raising revenue. It only takes a simple majority to pass a tax exemption but under the proposal, a two majority of both house of the legislature would be required to repeal it.[2][3]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Washington signature requirements
In order to qualify for the November ballot, supporters are required to submit a minimum of 241,153 valid signatures by July 6, 2012.
See also
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Additional reading
- The Herald,"Tim Eyman targets red-light cameras with statewide initiative," January 10, 2012
- Publicola,"Eyman Files Five New Initiatives," January 9, 2012
- Washington Secretary of State: From Our Corner,"Citizen initiative process now open for business," January 6, 2012
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