Inspired by the writings of Thom, I wrote and sponsored this initiative. I need a lot of signatures, an impossibility without a lot of help. The text of I 360 can be found at:

www.secstate.wa.gov/elections/initiatives/legislature.aspx


I also have pdf files of the petition sheet, but don't know how to post it here.

quote:

This measure would enact a new statute reading, “Washington state laws, rules, and protections concerning a person, persons, or people shall be applicable to an individual human being or a human community only.”

I am a little concerned about the "applicable to...a human community..." I could see corporations easily defining themselves as human communities. Though it is very refreshing to see someone take some concrete action on this issue. Does it matter if you are a citizen of the state? Do you have to be a citizen to sign the petition?

eley

Registered Washington State voters only.

I just realized the Secretary of State hasn't updated their website. The summary does seem flimsy, but the actual legal language is as follows:

AN ACT Relating to the definition of a person; and adding a new section to chapter 1.12 RCW and amending 1.16080 RCW.

1.16080 RCW now reads:
RCW 1.16.080"Person" — Construction of "association," "unincorporated association," and "person, firm, or corporation" to include a limited liability company.
(1) The term "person" may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual.

(2) Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the terms "association," "unincorporated association," and "person, firm, or corporation" or substantially identical terms shall, without limiting the application of any term to any other type of legal entity, be construed to include a limited liability company.
[1996 c 231 § 1; 1891 c 23 § 1, part; Code 1881 § 964; 1857 p 46 § 1; 1854 p 99 § 134; RRS § 146.]
Notes:
Reviser's note: This section is a part of 1891 c 23 § 1. The introductory phrase of that section provides: "The following provisions relative to the construction of statutes shall be rules of construction and shall constitute a part of the code of procedure of this state:".


BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:


A new section is added to Chapter 1.12 RCW to read as follows: Washington state laws, rules, and protections concerning a person, persons, or people shall be applicable to an individual human being or a human community only.
1.16080 RCW shall be amended to read: The term 'person' may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or non-profit affinity group, but never a corporation or company.

Bravo for you, JXN! How can the corporations possibly campaign against this? I won't be suprised if they find a way, but it would seem impossible.

It would be funny if they argued that I am discriminating against them as a type of person, like a Jim Crow law or something!