The Initiative of the People

Initiatives of the People of Washington State

PUBLIC SAFETY

I-2113 REASONABLE POLICE PURSUIT - law recently enacted by the legislature restricts police from reasonable pursuit
No Fake Solution!

Ballot Measure Summary
This measure would remove certain restrictions on when peace officers may engage in vehicular pursuits. Such pursuits would be allowed when the officer has a reasonable suspicion a person has violated the law, pursuit is necessary to identify or apprehend the person, the person poses a threat to the safety of others, those safety risks are greater than those of the pursuit, and a supervisor authorizes the pursuit.

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COST OF LIVINGI-2117

STOP THE HIDDEN GAS TAX - Law recently enacted by the legislature adds substantial "carbon"  taxes to the price of gasoline.  

The Carbon Tax = Higher Gas Prices

Ballot Measure Summary
This measure would prohibit state agencies from imposing any type of carbon tax credit trading, including “cap and trade” or “cap and tax” programs, regardless of whether the resulting increased costs are imposed on fuel recipients or fuel suppliers. It would repeal sections of the 2021 Washington Climate Commitment Act as amended, including repealing the creation and modification of a “cap and invest” program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by specific entities.

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I-2124 - OPT OUT OF STATE-RUN LONG TERM CARE COVERAGE ACT - Law recently enacted by the legislature requires more taxes from workers regardless of whether any benefit is given

Let Workers Choose!

Ballot Measure Summary
This measure would amend state law establishing a state long term care insurance program to provide that employees and self-employed people must elect to keep coverage under RCW 50B.04, allow employees to opt-out of coverage under RCW 50B.04 at any time, and repeal a current law governing exemptions for employees who had purchased long term care insurance before November 1, 2021.

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I-2109 - REPEAL THE CAPITAL GAINS TAX - Don't Punish Innovators & Family Businesses

Ballot Measure Summary
This measure would repeal an excise tax imposed on the sale or exchange of certain long-term capital assets by individuals who have annual capital gains of over $250,000.

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I-2111 - NO STATE INCOME TAX - Keep Washington Prosperous

Ballot Measure Summary
This measure would prohibit the state, counties, cities, and other local jurisdictions from imposing or collecting income taxes, defined as having the same meaning as “gross income” in the Internal Revenue Code.

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PARENTAL RIGHTS

I-2081 - PARENTAL NOTIFICATION

Parents Have The Right To Know! -- Parents are making the the biggest investment of their lives. They should have the final say.

Ballot Measure Summary
This measure would allow parents and guardians of public-school children to review instructional materials and inspect student records, including health and disciplinary records, upon request. It would require public schools to provide parents and guardians with certain notifications, including about medical services given and when students are taken off campus; access to calendars and certain policies; and written notice and opportunities to opt students out of comprehensive sexual-health education and answering certain surveys or assignments. 

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This information is reproduced from the Let's Go Washington webpage.