WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT · OCTOBER 30, 2003

Pierce County v. State

Pierce County v. The State of Washington

Legislative power & process Constitutionality of a law Ballot initiative or referendum

Docket: No. No. 73607-3
Decided: October 30, 2003
Citation: 2003 Wash. LEXIS 732; 78 P.3d 640; 150 Wash. 2d 422
Cited by later opinions: 43
Judges: Alexander, Bridge, Chambers, Fairhurst, Ireland, Johnson, Madsen, Owens, Sanders
Status: Published

Why this case is listed

Single-subject and title rules, separation of powers, or veto power.

…on the grounds that it embraced more than a single subject and substantially impaired King County’s contractual…

The court considers whether a statute or ordinance is constitutional.

…King County Superior Court declared 1-776 unconstitutional on the grounds that it embraced more than…

The case involves a statewide initiative or referendum.

…passed another $30 license tab initiative, Initiative Measure 776 (1-776).1 In February 2003, the King…

These could not be tied to one specific bill (bill numbers repeat each session, and initiatives to the people are not bills).

Initiative 776