Initiative Measure No. 1634 was a ballot initiative in the State of Washington to prohibit local governments from enacting taxes on groceries, including taxes on soda.
The ballot title appeared as follows:
The initiative was supported by the Yes! To Affordable Groceries coalition. It was endorsed by the lobbying arm of Citizens Against Government Waste.
The initiative was opposed by the editorial boards of The Columbian, The Olympian, and The News Tribune.
Initiative 1634 passed with 56% of the vote.