Initiative Measure No. 1029 concerns long-term care services for the elderly and persons with disabilities. This measure would require long-term care workers to be certified as home care aides based on an examination, with exceptions; increase training and criminal background check requirements; and establish disciplinary standards and procedures.
Source for Popular Vote data: Washington Secretary of State. November 4, 2008 General Election, Washington Secretary of State (http://vote.wa.gov/Elections/WEI/ResultsByCounty.aspx?ElectionID=26&RaceID=101373&CountyCode=%20&JurisdictionTypeID=-2&R) (accessed 22 Feb 2009)