2005 Washington Revised Code 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 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

      [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 Repealed by 2004 c 271 § 193.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:
        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.

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