Nelson v. McClatchy Newspapers

Constitutionality of a law

The court considers whether a statute or ordinance is constitutional.

…politically abstinent. However, we conclude the statute cannot constitutionally apply to McClatchy Newspapers…

Ballot initiative or referendum

The case involves a statewide initiative or referendum.

…activities be restricted? 1992 Voters Pamphlet, Initiative Measure 134, at 8. One of the stated purposes of…

Cites a specific bill

The opinion discusses a House or Senate bill by name.

…of the state senate as Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5864, and the legislative history of intent is…

• SB 5864 (1991–92) Political contributions/ads
  Cited as “Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5864” — matched by bill number and the year stated next to it · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House

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).