Washington Tax on Beverage Containers, Initiative 61 (1979)
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Sponsor Steve Zemke filed 164,325 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.
- Yes: 380,247 (42.37%)
- No: 517,177 (57.63%)
The language that appeared on the ballot read, "Shall a system requiring a minimum five cent refund on sales of beer, malt and carbonated beverage containers be established?"
See also
External links
- State of Washington 1979 ballot measure election results
- List of all Washington State Initiatives to the Legislature
