Washington Supreme Court May 13, 2004, No. 70814-2 (Washington Water Jet Workers Ass'n v. Yarbrough)

lead-opinion

Bridge, J.

In Washington Water Jet Workers Ass’n v. Yarbrough, 148 Wn.2d 403, 61 P.3d 309 (2003) (Water Jet I), this court held that article II, section 29 of the Washington Constitution solely applies to and prohibits the State from engaging in the contract system of prison labor. Id. at 405-06.