29A.32.050 - Notice of constitutional amendments and state measures -- Explanatory statement. - Washington Statutes

Notice of constitutional amendments and state measures — Explanatory statement.

The attorney general shall, by the tenth day of August preceding each general election, prepare the explanatory statements required under RCW 29A.32.070 (3) and (4). Such statements shall be prepared in clear and concise language and shall avoid the use of legal and other technical terms insofar as possible. Any person dissatisfied with the explanatory statement so prepared may at any time within ten days from the filing thereof in the office of the secretary of state appeal to the superior court of Thurston county by petition setting forth the proposed state measure, the explanatory statement prepared by the attorney general, and his or her objection thereto and praying for the amendment thereof. A copy of the petition and a notice of such appeal shall be served on the secretary of state and the attorney general. The court shall, upon filing of the petition, examine the proposed state measure, the explanatory statement, and the objections thereto and may hear argument thereon and shall, as soon as possible, render its decision and certify to and file with the secretary of state such explanatory statement as it determines will meet the requirement of RCW 29A.52.330, 29A.52.340, and this section. The decision of the superior court shall be final and its explanatory statement shall be the established explanatory statement. Such appeal shall be heard without costs to either party.

[2009 c 415 § 4; 2003 c 111 § 805; 1967 c 96 § 3; 1965 c 9 § 29.27.076. Prior: 1961 c 176 § 3. Formerly RCW 29.27.076.]