Resolution of the 46th District Democrats
Opposing Initiative 807
Adopted on April 17, 2003

WHEREAS the Washington State Constitution gives the Washington State Legislature the authority to raise revenue and expend money by a simple majority vote, and

WHEREAS only a constitutional amendment passed by a 2/3 vote of the Legislature and a vote of the people can change that, and

WHEREAS Tim Eyman's Initiative 807 proposed for the November 2003 ballot states that a 2/3 vote of the Legislature or a vote of the people would be needed to raise revenue, change a revenue base, repeal special tax breaks, and raise fees , and

WHEREAS Initiative 807 would only allow spending over a set limit with a 2/3 vote of the Legislature or a vote of the people, and

WHEREAS allowing a simple majority to set up a 2/3 supermajority vote on any issue would open our 200 year old legal system to the possible tyranny of a minority over a majority on a multitude of issues,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT WE, THE 46TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS, oppose Initiative 807 and urge voters to not sign it or vote for it. We urge our members and our organization to join in efforts to defeat Initiative 807, to contribute funds and volunteers to oppose Initiative 807, and to provide such other help as may be available.