After the plan takes effect as provided in RCW 44.05.100, any registered voter may file a petition with the supreme court challenging the plan. After a modification to the redistricting plan takes effect as provided in RCW 44.05.120, any registered voter may file a petition with the supreme court challenging the amended plan. The court may consolidate any or all petitions and shall give all such petitions precedence over all other matters.
RCW 44.05.130
Challenges to plan.
Known as the Washington State Redistricting Act
The act spans §§ 44.05.010 to 44.05.900 (15 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 83 So. 3d 597 - In re Senate Joint Resolution of Legislative Apportionment 1176 (2012)
Most recently applied in 83 So. 3d 597 - In re Senate Joint Resolution of Legislative Apportionment 1176 (March 2012)
1983 c 16 s 13.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.