WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT · AUGUST 31, 1995
Washington Federation of State Employees v. State
Washington Federation of State Employees v. The State of Washington
Legislative power & process Constitutionality of a law Ballot initiative or referendum- Docket
- No. No. 62082-2
- Decided
- August 31, 1995
- Citation
- 901 P.2d 1028; 1995 Wash. LEXIS 200; 127 Wash. 2d 544; 150 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2305
- Cited by later opinions
- 125
- Judges
- Madsen, Talmadge
- Status
- Published
Why this case is listed
Legislative power & process
Single-subject and title rules, separation of powers, or veto power.
…framework for art. II, § 19 makes it clear that the single-subject provision is intended to ensure fairness in…
Constitutionality of a law
The court considers whether a statute or ordinance is constitutional.
…stipulated facts, Section 26 constitutes an unconstitutional impairment of contracts in violation of Const…
Ballot initiative or referendum
The case involves a statewide initiative or referendum.
…disfavored by the electorate as a whole — in an initiative measure which includes other legislation which has…
Legislation discussed
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