State v. Broadaway
The State of Washington v. Nathaniel R. Broadaway
Legislative power & process Constitutionality of a law Ballot initiative or referendum Cites a specific bill- Docket
- No. No. 64654-6
- Decided
- August 21, 1997
- Citation
- 133 Wash. 2d 118; 942 P.2d 363
- Cited by later opinions
- 294
- Judges
- Madsen, Talmadge
- Status
- Published
Why this case is listed
Legislative power & process
Single-subject and title rules, separation of powers, or veto power.
…because the majority incorrectly analyzes article II, section 19 of the Washington Constitution as it applies…
Constitutionality of a law
The court considers whether a statute or ordinance is constitutional.
…months, under the Hard Time for Armed Crime Act, Laws of 1995, ch. 129 (Initiative 159); RCW 9.94A.310(3)…
Ballot initiative or referendum
The case involves a statewide initiative or referendum.
…question and the legislative title of an initiative to the Legislature in assessing the constitutionality of…
Cites a specific bill
The opinion discusses a House or Senate bill by name.
…159, 54th Leg. (1995) (without ballot title); House Bill Rep., HI 159, 54th Leg. (1995) (same). Under…
Legislation discussed
- HI 159 (1995–96) Penalties for armed crimes
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).