In re Recall of Hobbs

Legislative power & process

Single-subject and title rules, separation of powers, or veto power.

…declarations of emergency aims to avoid separation of powers concerns. Wash. State Farm Bureau Fed’n…

Ballot initiative or referendum

The case involves a statewide initiative or referendum.

…misfeasance by refusing to transmit a copy of a referendum measure to the attorney general as required by RCW…

Cites a specific bill

The opinion discusses a House or Senate bill by name.

…The legislature passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill (ESHB) 1296 in 2025, and it was enacted…

• HB 1296 (2025–26) Public education system
  Cited as “House Bill 1296” — matched by bill number and the year stated next to it · Enacted · Chapter 369, Laws of 2025
• HB 1296 (2005–06) Antiharassment crt jurisdctn
  Cited as “ESHB 1296” — matched by bill number and the year stated next to it · Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 2005