WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT · SEPTEMBER 4, 2015
League of Women Voters of Washington v. State
League of Women Voters of Washington v. The State of Washington
Legislative power & process Constitutionality of a law Ballot initiative or referendum- Docket
- No. No. 89714-0
- Decided
- September 4, 2015
- Citation
- 355 P.3d 1131; 184 Wash. 2d 393
- Cited by later opinions
- 6
- Judges
- Fairhurst, González, Johnson, Madsen, McCloud, Owens, Stephens, Wiggins
- Status
- Published
Why this case is listed
Legislative power & process
Single-subject and title rules, separation of powers, or veto power.
…Appellants argued that the Act violates article II, section 37; article III, section 22; article VII,…
Constitutionality of a law
The court considers whether a statute or ordinance is constitutional.
…and precedent. The appellants,14 making a facial challenge, fail to meet their burden. 1. The Act does…
Ballot initiative or referendum
The case involves a statewide initiative or referendum.
…RCW 28A.710.005(2) (“the people enact this initiative measure to authorize . . . charter schools in the…
Legislation discussed
- SB 5035 (2015–16) Medal of valor
- HB 1609 (2013–14) Board of pharmacy
- SB 5034 (2013–14) Operating omnibus approps
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 1240
Scanned text source: official opinion PDF.