WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT · SEPTEMBER 17, 2026

Climate Sols. v. State

Constitutionality of a law Legislative power & process Ballot initiative or referendum
Docket
No. 104,240-0
Decided
September 17, 2026
Cited by later opinions
0
Status
Published

Why this case is listed

Constitutionality of a law

The court considers whether a statute or ordinance is constitutional.

…distinct subjects are not severable, I-2066 is unconstitutional in its entirety.…


Legislative power & process

Single-subject and title rules, separation of powers, or veto power.

…I-2066 violates the single- subject requirement contained in article II, section 19. Because the provisions…


Ballot initiative or referendum

The case involves a statewide initiative or referendum.

…Washington, et al., No. 104240-0 Initiative Measure No. 2066 concerns regulating energy services…

Legislation discussed

  • HB 1589 (2023–24) Clean energy
    Cited as “Laws of 2024, ch. 351” — matched by session-law chapter · Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 2024
  • HB 2131 (2023–24) Thermal energy networks
    Cited as “Laws of 2024, ch. 348” — matched by session-law chapter · Enacted · Chapter 348, Laws of 2024
  • SB 5910 (2021–22) Hydrogen
    Cited as “Laws of 2022, ch. 292” — matched by session-law chapter · Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 2022

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 2066 Initiative 722

Scanned text source: official opinion PDF.

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