Pierce County v. State
Pierce County v. The State of Washington, in its General Capacity and on the Relation of the Department of Licensing
Legislative power & process Constitutionality of a law Ballot initiative or referendum- Docket
- No. No. 76534-1
- Decided
- December 7, 2006
- Citation
- 159 Wash. 2d 16; 148 P.3d 1002
- Cited by later opinions
- 37
- Judges
- Madsen, Sanders
- Status
- Published
Why this case is listed
Legislative power & process
Single-subject and title rules, separation of powers, or veto power.
…more than a single subject in violation of the Washington Constitution, article II, section 19. Sound Transit…
Constitutionality of a law
The court considers whether a statute or ordinance is constitutional.
…in the central Puget Sound region. Pursuant to statute, Sound Transit was authorized to collect a motor…
Ballot initiative or referendum
The case involves a statewide initiative or referendum.
…November 5, 2002, the people of Washington passed Initiative No. 776 (1-776), repealing Sound Transit’s authority…
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).