OLYMPIA: No more copies of R-71 signers

THE OLYMPIAN • Published October 22, 2011

  • 0 comments

Washington officials have stopped releasing copies of signature petitions that forced a vote on a 2009 domestic partnership law.

The secretary of state’s office said Friday that it suspended the release of the documents until an appeals court can consider an emergency motion that seeks to keep the names of signers private. The state has already released more than 30 sets of the signatures, including to The Associated Press.

Referendum 71 asked voters to approve or reject a domestic partnership law approved by lawmakers and the governor.

The Associated Press

Similar stories:

  • Thurston County nurse faces commission charges after ID-theft conviction

  • Olympia police release photo of bank robbery suspect

  • Tumwater's Historical Park reopens

  • DNR transfers 304 acres to be part of Kitsap park

  • DUI

COMMENTS Community Publishing Guidelines

Join the Reader Network

Do you want The Olympian to keep you in mind when we canvass the community for opinions?

Click here and sign up with our Reader Network to offer your view.


TOP JOBS

All Top Jobs  »