California Initiative process

Frequently Asked Questions about Knowing When an Initiative Is Being Amended

May 1, 2024 2:30 amMay 1, 2024 2:31 am

Can an initiative measure be amended by the Legislature? Yes, Article II, Section 10 of the California Constitution provides in Subdivision (c): The Legislature may amend or repeal a referendum statute. The Legislature may amend or repeal an initiative statute...

California Supreme Court to Weigh in on 2024 Tax Initiative Before it Even Gets to the Ballot

December 11, 2023 4:00 pmDecember 11, 2023 4:00 pm

The California Initiative and Referendum process is no doubt a complicated one, rife with controversy and arguably in need of overhaul. I am normally astounded at what a California ballot looks like with not only choices for candidates at various...