Washington Supreme Court May 8, 2003, No. 72456-3 (Washington Ass'n of Neighborhood Stores v. State)

lead-opinion

Johnson, J.

This case involves a challenge to the constitutionality of Initiative 773 (1-773; the initiative), commonly referenced to as the Tobacco Tax Initiative. Washington Association of Neighborhood Stores (appellants) claim the initiative is unconstitutional under article VIII, section 4; article II, section 19; and article II, section 37 of the Washington State Constitution.