WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT · FEBRUARY 28, 2013

League of Education Voters v. State

League of Education Voters v. The State of Washington, Christine Gregoire, as Governor

Legislative power & process Constitutionality of a law Ballot initiative or referendum Cites a specific bill
Docket
No. No. 87425-5
Decided
February 28, 2013
Citation
176 Wash. 2d 808; 295 P.3d 743
Cited by later opinions
26
Judges
Chambers, Fairhurst, González, Johnson, Madsen, Owens, Stephens, Wiggins
Status
Published

Why this case is listed

Legislative power & process

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

…judicial restraint, justiciability, and separation of powers and issues raising political questions do…


Constitutionality of a law

The court considers whether a statute or ordinance is constitutional.

…passed by a two-thirds majority vote of the legislature (Supermajority Requirement), and the second provision…


Ballot initiative or referendum

The case involves a statewide initiative or referendum.

…November 02, 2010 General Election Results: Initiative Measure 1053 Concerning tax and fee increases imposed…


Cites a specific bill

The opinion discusses a House or Senate bill by name.

…analysis of justiciability by focusing on Substitute House Bill (SHB) 2078’s failure to pass. SHB 2078, 62d Leg…

Legislation discussed

  • HB 2078 (2009–10) Developmental disabilities
    Cited as “Substitute House Bill 2078” — matched by bill number and the year stated next to it · Enacted · Chapter 447, Laws of 2009

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 1053

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