Washington State Farm Bureau Federation v. Gregoire
Washington State Farm Bureau Federation v. Christine Gregoire, as Governor
Legislative power & process Constitutionality of a law Ballot initiative or referendum Cites a specific bill- Docket
- No. No. 78637-2
- Decided
- November 21, 2007
- Citation
- 174 P.3d 1142; 162 Wash. 2d 284
- Cited by later opinions
- 84
- Judges
- Alexander, Chambers, Fairhurst, Johnson, Sanders
- Status
- Published
Why this case is listed
Legislative power & process
Single-subject and title rules, separation of powers, or veto power.
…amendment retroactively is not proscribed by separation of powers principles. “[T]he legis*304lature is precluded…
Constitutionality of a law
The court considers whether a statute or ordinance is constitutional.
…people may constrain the plenary powers of the legislature by initiative. This is a constitutional question…
Ballot initiative or referendum
The case involves a statewide initiative or referendum.
…Background ¶6 In 1993, Washington voters approved Initiative Measure 601. Laws of 1994, ch. 2. Initiative 601’s…
Cites a specific bill
The opinion discusses a House or Senate bill by name.
…(chapter 43.135 RCW) or Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6896 (the 2006 amendment) are constitutionally…
Legislation discussed
Other references found in the text
These could not be tied to one specific bill (bill numbers repeat each session, and initiatives to the people are not bills).