WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT · DECEMBER 7, 2023

Bennett v. United States

Legislative power & process Constitutionality of a law
Docket
No. 101,300-1
Decided
December 7, 2023
Citation
2 Wash. 3d 430; 539 P.3d 361
Cited by later opinions
3
Status
Published

Why this case is listed

Legislative power & process

Single-subject and title rules, separation of powers, or veto power.

…enact law). It also risks violating the separation of powers, with the court stepping over the line…


Constitutionality of a law

The court considers whether a statute or ordinance is constitutional.

…constitutionality of Washington’s eight-year statute of repose for medical malpractice actions. The…

Legislation discussed

  • SB 5045 (2011–12) Gender-based terms
    Cited as “LAWS OF 2011, ch. 336” — matched by session-law chapter · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 336, Laws of 2011
  • HB 2292 (2005–06) Health care liability reform
    Cited as “LAWS OF 2006, ch. 8” — matched by session-law chapter · Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2006
  • HB 2936 (1997–98) Health care limitatn of actn
    Cited as “LAWS OF 1998, ch. 147” — matched by session-law chapter · Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 1998

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