Washington State Labor Council v. Reed
Washington State Labor Council v. Sam Reed, as Secretary of State
Constitutionality of a law Legislative power & process Ballot initiative or referendum Cites a specific bill- Docket
- No. No. 73235-3
- Decided
- April 3, 2003
- Citation
- 149 Wash. 2d 48; 65 P.3d 1203; 2003 Wash. LEXIS 217
- Cited by later opinions
- 33
- Judges
- Alexander, Chambers
- Status
- Published
Why this case is listed
Constitutionality of a law
The court considers whether a statute or ordinance is constitutional.
…having done so, we conclude that because the legislature indicated that only section 2 of the underlying…
Legislative power & process
Single-subject and title rules, separation of powers, or veto power.
…law, breached fundamental principles of separation of powers, and failed to establish a clear and predictable…
Ballot initiative or referendum
The case involves a statewide initiative or referendum.
…certifying the results of the election on Referendum Measure 53. In that order we indicated that “[a]n…
Cites a specific bill
The opinion discusses a House or Senate bill by name.
…section 2 of the underlying legislation, Engrossed House Bill 2901, is "necessary for the immediate preservation…
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).