Washington § 80.52.060 - Form of ballot propositions.

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§ 80.52.060. Form of ballot propositions.

The proposition for each major public energy project listed upon a ballot pursuant to this chapter shall be in the form provided in this section.
(1) If the funds are intended to finance the planning or construction of all or a portion of the project, the proposition shall read substantially as follows:
"Shall    (name of applicant)    be authorized to spend    (dollar amount of financing authority requested)    to construct the    (name of the project)      (type of project)    located at    (location)   , the anticipated total construction cost of which is    (anticipated cost of construction)   ?"
(2) If the financing authority is intended to finance the acquisition of all or a portion of the project from another party, the proposition shall read substantially as follows:
"Shall    (name of applicant)    be authorized to spend    (dollar amount of financing authority requested)    to acquire the    (name of project)      (type of project)    located at    (location)   , the anticipated total acquisition cost of which is    (anticipated cost of acquisition)   ?"
[ 1981 2nd ex.s. c 6 s 6 (Initiative Measure No. 394, approved November 3, 1981).]

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