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Washington Ballot Measures

Inmate Labor (SJR 8212)
For the November 1, 2007 General Election

The legislature has proposed a constitutional amendment on inmate labor. This amendment would authorize state-operated inmate labor programs and programs in which inmate labor is used by private entities through state contracts, and prohibit privately operated programs from unfairly competing with Washington businesses.


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Results: Passed
Yes votes: 934,917 - 60.71%
No votes: 605,101 - 39.29%

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