Article XXX. Compensation of Public Officers

Compensation of Public Officers

Summary: Adds a new article to the State Constitution allowing the compensation of all elected and appointed state, county, and municipal officers (including judges) who do not set their own pay to be increased during their terms of office.

Election Date: November 5, 1968

Votes For Ratification: 541,002

Votes Against Ratification: 478,119

Percent for Ratification: 53%

Percent Against Ratification: 47%

Notes: New Article

Amendment Source: 1967 HJR 13

Effective Date Source: https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/data-research/history-laws-and-litigation/constitutional-amendment-...