Commentary: Washington State Supreme Court tramples on citizens’ initiative power

Commentary: Washington State Supreme Court tramples on citizens’ initiative power

“All political power is inherent in the people …” That’s how Washington’s Constitution begins. Apparently, however, the state supreme court disagrees. Washington voters decided consumer energy choices deserve protection in 2024, but the Washington State Supreme Court on September 17 this year rejected that election result. Six of the nine justices overturned Initiative 2066, arguing I-2066 violated Article II, Section 19 of the Washington Consti…