WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT · SEPTEMBER 11, 2008
American Legion Post No. 149 v. Department of Health
American Legion Post No. 149 v. The Department of Health
Legislative power & process Constitutionality of a law Ballot initiative or referendum- Docket
- No. No. 79839-7
- Decided
- September 11, 2008
- Citation
- 164 Wash. 2d 570; 192 P.3d 306
- Cited by later opinions
- 130
- Judges
- Alexander, Bridge, Chambers, Fairhurst, Johnson, Madsen, Owens, Sanders
- Status
- Published
Why this case is listed
Legislative power & process
Single-subject and title rules, separation of powers, or veto power.
…common sense. ¶138 Washington Constitution article II, section 37 expressly requires, “No act shall ever…
Constitutionality of a law
The court considers whether a statute or ordinance is constitutional.
…constitutional. I. STATEMENT OF THE CASE ¶2 In 1985, the legislature adopted the clean indoor air act, which limited…
Ballot initiative or referendum
The case involves a statewide initiative or referendum.
…060. ¶3 In 2006, Washington voters enacted Initiative Measure 901. Laws of 2006, ch. 2. Chapter 70.160…
Legislation discussed
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 901