WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT · DECEMBER 21, 2006
1000 Friends of Washington v. McFarland
1000 Friends of Washington v. Rodney McFarland
Constitutionality of a law Ballot initiative or referendum- Docket
- No. 76581-2
- Decided
- December 21, 2006
- Citation
- 149 P.3d 616; 159 Wash. 2d 165
- Cited by later opinions
- 35
- Judges
- Chambers
- Status
- Published
Why this case is listed
Constitutionality of a law
The court considers whether a statute or ordinance is constitutional.
…Council (Council) adopted three controversial ordinances. The three were a “critical areas” ordinance…
Ballot initiative or referendum
The case involves a statewide initiative or referendum.
…to, discussion; rather, the enactment of a referendum measure "is an exercise of the same power of sovereignty…
Legislation discussed
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