Three Initiatives Qualify for Ballot

Last week the Secretary of State’s office reported that three proposals qualified for the ballot.

The initiatives include measures to privatize the sale of liquor, restrict highway tolls, and reinstate a training program for home health care workers.

Initiative 1183 would close state liquor stores and sell their assets, including the liquor-distribution center. The initiative would allow private stores to sell liquor and create licensing fees for sale and distribution of liquor based on sales and revenues.

Initiative 1125 would require the Legislature, not the state Transportation Commission, to set tolls, and mandate that a toll on a particular road or bridge be used only for construction, operation or maintenance of that project.

Initiative 1163 would require background checks and training for long-term care workers and providers.