Washington State Grange

THE GRANGE'S LEGISLATIVE LEGACY

Over the years the Grange has sponsored several initiatives and supported successful legislation. Among these were:

Initiative to the Legislature No. 2 (1935) making possible the blanket primary election process, which we enjoyed for nearly 70 years. We continued to fight for voter choice with the successful passage of Initiaitve 872 in November 2004.

Endorsement of full development of the Columbia River for power and irrigation.

Active involvement in cooperatives for the benefit of producers and consumers.

Support of agricultural research and the extension service, the agency which transfers new developments to those who need it.

Initiative to the Legislature No. 59 (1977), the Family Farm Water Act, which greatly enhanced the survival of family farms in Washington.

Commitment to agriculture education resulting in legislation (1983) mandating this program by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Initiative 872 (2004), which passed with nearly 60 percent of the vote and established a top-two qualifying primary election. The Grange is currently awaiting news from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on the future of this important legislation and is bound by policy to continue to fight for a primary where voters can choose any candidate for any office.

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