WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT · AUGUST 28, 2018

Eyman v. Wyman

Tim EYMAN and Michael J. Padden, Respondents/Cross Appellants, v. Kim WYMAN, in Her Capacity as Secretary of State, Defendant, the Washington State Legislature; And De-Escalate Washington, Appellants/Cross Respondents, Cyrus Habib, in His Capacity as Lieutenant Governor, Intervenor.

Legislative power & process Constitutionality of a law Ballot initiative or referendum Cites a specific bill
Docket
No. 95749-5
Decided
August 28, 2018
Citation
424 P.3d 1183; 191 Wash. 2d 581
Cited by later opinions
6
Judges
McCloud, Fairhurst, Stephens
Status
Published

Why this case is listed

Legislative power & process

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

…doctrine is rooted in the constitutional separation of powers, as well as "respect for the legislature's…


Constitutionality of a law

The court considers whether a statute or ordinance is constitutional.

…initiative from the people was presented to the legislature. It was adopted and enacted by the legislature…


Ballot initiative or referendum

The case involves a statewide initiative or referendum.

…effect June 8, 2018, only if chapter . ..(Initiative Measure No. 940), Laws of 2018, is passed by…


Cites a specific bill

The opinion discusses a House or Senate bill by name.

…Initiative 940 (I-940) and Engrossed Substitute House Bill 3003 (ESHB 3003). LAWS OF 2018, chs. 11, 10.…

Legislation discussed

  • HI 940 (2017–18) Law enforcement
    Cited as “Laws OF 2018, ch. 11” — matched by session-law chapter · Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2018
  • HB 3003 (2017–18) Law enforcement
    Cited as “Laws OF 2018, ch. 10” — matched by session-law chapter · Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 2018

Other references found in the text

These could not be tied to one specific bill (bill numbers repeat each session, and initiatives to the people are not bills).

Initiative 940

Scanned text source: official opinion PDF.

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