WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT · JULY 30, 1998
Belas v. Kiga
Carol Belas, as Kitsap County Assessor v. Frederick C. Kiga, as Director of the Department of Revenue
Constitutionality of a law Ballot initiative or referendum- Docket
- No. No. 66417-0
- Decided
- July 30, 1998
- Citation
- 135 Wash. 2d 913; 959 P.2d 1037
- Cited by later opinions
- 51
- Judges
- Guy
- Status
- Published
Why this case is listed
Constitutionality of a law
The court considers whether a statute or ordinance is constitutional.
…method used is unfair and unconstitutional. FACTS In 1997, the Legislature referred Referendum 47 to…
Ballot initiative or referendum
The case involves a statewide initiative or referendum.
…73, 31 P.2d 539 (1934). A referendum or an initiative measure is an exercise of the reserved power of the…
Legislation discussed
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