Initiative 960
Encyclopedia
Initiative 960 is a 2007 citizen's tax reform
initiative
in Washington state
. The initiative is sponsored by Tim Eyman
, Leo J. Fagan and M. J. Fagan. The complete text of the initiative is available at the Washington Secretary of State's website.
The initiative measure was approved by voters by a margin of 51.24% to 48.76%.
Tax reform
Tax reform is the process of changing the way taxes are collected or managed by the government.Tax reformers have different goals. Some seek to reduce the level of taxation of all people by the government. Some seek to make the tax system more progressive or less progressive. Some seek to simplify...
initiative
Initiative
In political science, an initiative is a means by which a petition signed by a certain minimum number of registered voters can force a public vote...
in Washington state
Washington State
Washington State may refer to:* Washington , often referred to as "Washington state" to differentiate it from Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States* Washington State University, a land-grant college in that state- See also :...
. The initiative is sponsored by Tim Eyman
Tim Eyman
Tim Eyman is a conservative political activist in the U.S. state of Washington. He advocates for a smaller state government, through lowering state taxes and fees...
, Leo J. Fagan and M. J. Fagan. The complete text of the initiative is available at the Washington Secretary of State's website.
The initiative measure was approved by voters by a margin of 51.24% to 48.76%.