WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT · DECEMBER 19, 2002
McGowan v. State
Nicole McGowan v. The State of Washington, Respondent Public School Employees of Washington v. The State of Washington
Legislative power & process Constitutionality of a law Ballot initiative or referendum- Docket
- No. No. 71947-1
- Decided
- December 19, 2002
- Citation
- 60 P.3d 67; 2002 Wash. LEXIS 802; 148 Wash. 2d 278
- Cited by later opinions
- 61
- Judges
- Madsen, Sanders
- Status
- Published
Why this case is listed
Legislative power & process
Single-subject and title rules, separation of powers, or veto power.
…timely manner, such action would violate the separation of powers doctrine. Id. at 389-90. *300The Hillis…
Constitutionality of a law
The court considers whether a statute or ordinance is constitutional.
…court’s order because this court’s order that the legislature fund its program is inconsistent with Hillis…
Ballot initiative or referendum
The case involves a statewide initiative or referendum.
…P2d 611 (1999). When the people approve an initiative measure, they exercise the same power of sovereignty…
Legislation discussed
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