by Derek P. Cole on June 20, 2024
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Elections, Initiatives,
Cities, counties, and special districts can breathe a sigh of relief. Today, the California Supreme Court ordered the “Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act,” or “TPA,” be left off the November ballot. The Court’s decision was unanimous.
The legal issue decided was a technical—though important—one. The Court determined the TPA was a “revision” rather than “amendment” to the State Constitution. This determination, the Court reasoned, required the extraordinary relief of keeping the TPA off the ballot.
Amendment or Revision?
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California Supreme Court, Consitutional Convention, Initiative, November 2024 Election, Taxpayer Protection Act, TPA,
by Scott E. Huber on October 5, 2016
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Elections, Initiatives, Medical Marijuana, Proposition 215,
On September 26, 2016, the Daily Journal published our article, “What pot legalization would mean for local governments.” The article discusses the issues local government will address if Proposition 64 passes this November (which is expected). This article can be accessed at the following link: What Will Pot Legalization Mean
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Local Government Regulation, Marijuana Legalization, November 2016 Election, Proposition 64,
by Derek P. Cole on August 12, 2014
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CEQA, Elections, Initiatives,
Californians are fond of government by initiative. At the ballot box, state voters have registered their preferences on a number of hot-button issues. Voters have done the same at the local level, often using the initiative power to slow the pace of growth and gain control over land use.
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Big-box Retail, CEQA, Elections Code, Initiatives,
