WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT · AUGUST 26, 1999
State v. Murphy
The State of Washington, on the relation of Michael J. Heavey v. Michael J. Murphy, as Treasurer
Legislative power & process Constitutionality of a law Ballot initiative or referendum- Docket
- No. No. 67692-5
- Decided
- August 26, 1999
- Citation
- 982 P.2d 611; 138 Wash. 2d 800
- Cited by later opinions
- 25
- Judges
- Alexander, Talmadge
- Status
- Published
Why this case is listed
Legislative power & process
Single-subject and title rules, separation of powers, or veto power.
…act, under our constitutional system of separation of powers, we must defer to the Legislature’s policy…
Constitutionality of a law
The court considers whether a statute or ordinance is constitutional.
…amended by Referendum 49 (Laws of 1998, ch. 321, § 5). He argues that the statute violates Const, art. II…
Ballot initiative or referendum
The case involves a statewide initiative or referendum.
…128, § 1 through Laws of 1998, Ch. 321, § 5 (Referendum Bill No. 49) . . . must now be held unconstitutional…
Legislation discussed
- HB 2894 (1997–98) Vehicle excise tax/gen fund