The Washington State Constitution provides an outstanding constitutional and historical account of the state's governing charter. In addition to an overview of Washington's constitutional history that focuses on the document's 19th century populist roots, it provides an in-depth, section-by-section analysis of the entire constitution, detailing the many significant changes made since its initial drafting. This treatment, along with a table of cases, index, and bibliography, provides an unsurpassed reference guide for lawyers, judges, scholars, and members of the general public.The second edition of The Washington State Constitution has been significantly expanded to detail the impact of the late nineteenth century Populist movement on both the structure and content of Washington's 1889 constitution. The book includes current and important developments in the theory of state constitutional interpretation in Washington State, describes the significant expansion, over the past decade, in the Washington Supreme Court's independent reliance on the state's constitution rather than the federal constitution in many constitutional doctrines, particularly those related to individual rights. The title also includes up-to-date analysis of significant developments in a number of areas, including the rights of criminal defendants; personal freedoms of speech, religion and privacy; powers and constraints on the state legislature and the governor; the initiative, referendum and recall; and the application of Washington's unique public education clause.The Washington State Constitution was cited in the following notable cases: League of Educ. Voters v. State,__Wn.2d___, 295 P.3d 743, 758-59 (2013.) (both majority and dissent) In re Bond Issuance of Greater Wenatchee Regional Events Center Public Facilities, 175 Wash.2d 788,813, 816, 287 P.3d 567, 580 (2012) (dissent) Bellevue School Dist. v. E.S., 171 Wash.2d 695, 717, 257 P.3d 570, 581 (2011)The Oxford Commentaries on the State Constitutions of the United States is an important series that reflects a renewed international interest in constitutional history and provides expert insight into each of the 50 state constitutions. Each volume in this innovative series contains a historical overview of the state's constitutional development, a section-by-section analysis of its current constitution, and a comprehensive guide to further research.Under the expert editorship of Professor G. Alan Tarr, Director of the Center on State Constitutional Studies at Rutgers University, this series provides essential reference tools for understanding state constitutional law. Books in the series can be purchased individually or as part of a complete set, giving readers unmatched access to these important political documents.

Series Foreword by G. Alan TarrPart I. The Constitutional History of WashingtonPart II. The Washington Constitutions and CommentaryArticle I: Declaration of RightsArticle II: Legislative DepartmentArticle III: The ExecutiveArticle IV: The JudiciaryArticle V: ImpeachmentArticle VI: Elections and Elective RightsArticle VII: Revenue and TaxationArticle VIII: State, County, and Municipal IndebtednessArticle IX: EducationArticle X: MilitiaArticle XI: County, City, and Township OrganizationArticle XII: Corporations Other Than MunicipalArticle XIII: State InstitutionsArticle XIV: Seat of GovernmentArticle XV: Harbors and Tide WatersArticle XVI: School and Granted LandsArticle XVII: TidelandsArticle XVIII: State SealArticle XIX: ExemptionsArticle XX: Public Health and Vital StatisticsArticle XXI: Water and Water RightsArticle XXII: Legislative ApportionmentArticle XXIII: AmendmentsArticle XXIV: BoundariesArticle XXV: JurisdictionArticle XXVI: Compact with the United StatesArticle XXVII: ScheduleArticle XXVIII: Compensation of State OfficersArticle XXIX: Investments of Public Pension and Retirement FundsArticle XXX: Compensation of Public OfficersArticle XXXI: Sex Equality - Rights and ResponsibilitiesArticle XXXII: Special Revenue FinancingBibliographyTable of CasesIndex