WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT · NOVEMBER 8, 2007
Washington Citizens Action v. State
Washington Citizens Action of Washington v. The State of Washington
Legislative power & process Constitutionality of a law Ballot initiative or referendum- Docket
- No. No. 78844-8
- Decided
- November 8, 2007
- Citation
- 162 Wash. 2d 142; 171 P.3d 486
- Cited by later opinions
- 15
- Judges
- Bridge, Johnson
- Status
- Published
Why this case is listed
Legislative power & process
Single-subject and title rules, separation of powers, or veto power.
…challenge the constitutionality of 1-747. Article II, section 37 of the Washington Constitution requires…
Constitutionality of a law
The court considers whether a statute or ordinance is constitutional.
…Former RCW 84.55.010 (effective in 1996). The statute allowed for additional calculations based on new…
Ballot initiative or referendum
The case involves a statewide initiative or referendum.
…I-747’s official ballot title read as follows: Initiative Measure No. 747 concerns limiting property tax increases…
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 747