RCW 29A.04.310
Primaries. (Effective if unconstitutionality of Initiative Measure No. 872 is reversed by pending appeal.)

Primaries for general elections to be held in November must be held on:

     (1) The third Tuesday of the preceding September; or

     (2) The seventh Tuesday immediately preceding that general election, whichever occurs first.

[2005 c 2 § 8 (Initiative Measure No. 872, approved November 2, 2004); 2003 c 111 § 143; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 29; 1965 ex.s. c 103 § 6; 1965 c 9 §29.13.070 . Prior: 1963 c 200 § 25; 1907 c 209 § 3; RRS § 5179. Formerly RCW 29.13.070.]

NOTES:

     Reviser's note: (1) Initiative Measure No. 872 was declared unconstitutional in its entirety in Washington State Republican Party, et al. v. Logan, et al., U.S.D.C. No. CV05-0927-TSZ (W.D. Wash. 2005). The decision was affirmed in Washington State Republican Party v. State of Washington, Nos. 05-35774, 05-35780 (9th Cir. 2006). The decision was under appeal at the time this material was published.

     (2) RCW 29A.04.310 was amended by 2005 c 2 § 8 (Initiative Measure No. 872) without cognizance of its repeal by 2004 c 271 § 193. For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025.

     Short title -- Intent -- Contingent effective date -- 2005 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 872): See notes following RCW 29A.52.112.

     Effective date -- Severability -- 1977 ex.s. c 361: See notes following RCW 29A.16.040.

RCW 29A.04.310
Primaries.

[2003 c 111 § 143; 1977 ex.s. c 361 § 29; 1965 ex.s. c 103 § 6; 1965 c 9 § 29.13.070. Prior: 1963 c 200 § 25; 1907 c 209 § 3; RRS § 5179. Formerly RCW 29.13.070.] Repealed by 2004 c 271 § 193.

NOTES:

     Reviser's note: (1) Initiative Measure No. 872 was declared unconstitutional in its entirety in Washington State Republican Party, et al. v. Logan, et al., U.S.D.C. No. CV05-0927-TSZ (W.D. Wash. 2005). The decision was affirmed in Washington State Republican Party v. State of Washington, Nos. 05-35774, 05-35780 (9th Cir. 2006). The decision was under appeal at the time this material was published.

     (2) RCW 29A.04.310 was amended by 2005 c 2 § 8 (Initiative Measure No. 872) without cognizance of its repeal by 2004 c 271 § 193. For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025.