WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT · AUGUST 27, 2015

Automotive United Trades Organization v. State

Automotive United Trades Organization v. The State of Washington

Constitutionality of a law Legislative power & process

Docket: No. No. 89734-4
Decided: August 27, 2015
Citation: 357 P.3d 615; 183 Wash. 2d 842
Cited by later opinions: 9
Judges: Fairhurst, González, Johnson, Madsen, McCloud, Owens, Stephens, Wiggins
Status: Published

Why this case is listed

The court considers whether a statute or ordinance is constitutional.

…of state fuel taxes on tribal retailers, our legislature both authorized the governor to resolve…

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

…106 Wn.2d 455, 458, 722 P.2d 808 (1986)). Separation of powers is violated when "'the activity…

HB 1883 (2013–14) Fuel tax administration
Cited as “LAWS OF 2013, ch. 225” — matched by session-law chapter · Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 2013
SB 5272 (2007–08) Adminstration of fuel taxes
Cited as “LAWS OF 2007, ch. 515” — matched by session-law chapter · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 515, Laws of 2007
HB 2659 (1997–98) Special fuel/vehicle fuel tx
Cited as “LAWS OF 1998, ch. 176” — matched by session-law chapter · Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 1998
HB 1039 (1995–96) Citizn's commisn on salaries
Cited as “LAWS OF 1995, ch. 3” — matched by session-law chapter · Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1995

Scanned text source: official opinion PDF.