WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT · FEBRUARY 20, 1997
Nelson v. McClatchy Newpapers, Inc.
Sandra S. Nelson v. McClatchy Newpapers, Inc.
Constitutionality of a law Ballot initiative or referendum Cites a specific bill- Docket
- No. No. 62943-9
- Decided
- February 20, 1997
- Citation
- 1997 WL 256933; 931 P.2d 870; 131 Wash. 2d 523
- Cited by later opinions
- 32
- Judges
- Dolliver, Sanders
- Status
- Published
Why this case is listed
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.
…campaign related activities be restricted? Initiative Measure 134, Wash. Voters’ Pamphlet 8 (1992). One…
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…
Legislation discussed
- SB 5864 (1991–92) Political contributions/ads
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).
Initiative 134