It passed with 63.91% of the vote,[1] but portions were declared unconstitutional in February 2013.

This measure would restate the existing statutory requirement that any action or combination of actions by the legislature that raises taxes must be approved by two-thirds vote in both houses of the legislature, or be approved in a referendum to the people.

It would restate the existing statutory definition of "raises taxes," restate the requirement that new or increased fees must be approved by majority vote in both houses of the legislature, and correct statutory references.Statements for and against each ballot measure are also available online as part of the official online voter's guide.

[5] As per RCW 42.17A on "campaign disclosure and contribution," the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission also posts campaign information online, including information for referendums and initiatives[6] The primary sponsor registered for I-1185 was Tim Eyman, who proposed 25 initiatives for 2012.

[7] Approximately 95% of the money to support the initiative was reportedly from "corporate behemoths such as oil companies ... the national beer and soda-pop industries and big pharmaceutical firms.