WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT · JUNE 11, 1998
State v. 119 Vote No! Committee
The State of Washington on the relation of Public Disclosure Commission v. 119 Vote No! Committee, American Civil Liberties Union of Washington
Constitutionality of a law Ballot initiative or referendum- Docket
- No. No. 64332-6
- Decided
- June 11, 1998
- Citation
- 135 Wash. 2d 618; 957 P.2d 691
- Cited by later opinions
- 6
- Judges
- Guy, Madsen, Sanders, Talmadge
- Status
- Published
Why this case is listed
Constitutionality of a law
The court considers whether a statute or ordinance is constitutional.
…the majority that RCW 42.17.530 is facially unconstitutional because it sweeps protected First Amendment…
Ballot initiative or referendum
The case involves a statewide initiative or referendum.
…speech, even if knowingly false, regarding an initiative measure. I write separately to emphasize that I am…
Legislation discussed
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