State v. Peterson

Constitutionality of a law

The court considers whether a statute or ordinance is constitutional.

…is invalid and unconstitutional because, she contends, the statute has been impliedly repealed…

Cites a specific bill

The opinion discusses a House or Senate bill by name.

…imposing harsh mandatory sentences. It was based on House Bill 323, which provided “mandatory sentencing for…

• SB 5758 (2003–04) Criminal statutes
  Cited as “LAWS OF 2003, ch. 53” — matched by session-law chapter · Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 2003
• HB 2338 (2001–02) Drug offense sentencing
  Cited as “LAWS OF 2002, ch. 290” — matched by session-law chapter · Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 2002
• HB 1299 (1999–00) Offender medical release
  Cited as “LAWS OF 1999, ch. 324” — matched by session-law chapter · Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 1999