This explainer presents both sides based on the measure's text. It does not recommend a vote.
Plain English Summary
This measure would allow legal challenges to ballot initiatives based on constitutional violations before the election takes place, rather than only after voters have approved them. Currently, most constitutional challenges to initiatives can only happen after they become law.
If YES
Courts could review and potentially remove unconstitutional ballot measures before voters cast their ballots
confidence: high
Voters would not spend time voting on initiatives that courts later determine violate the constitution
confidence: high
Legal challenges to ballot measures could be resolved more quickly, before implementation
confidence: medium
Fewer resources would be wasted implementing laws that are later struck down by courts
confidence: medium
If NO
The current system would remain, where constitutional challenges typically happen after initiatives are approved by voters
confidence: high
Voters would continue to have the final say on ballot initiatives before any legal review process
confidence: high
Legal challenges would continue to follow existing timelines and procedures
confidence: high
Courts would not have expanded authority to remove measures from ballots before elections
confidence: high
Financial impact
Fiscal impact analysis not yet available. The measure could affect court system costs and timing of legal proceedings related to ballot initiatives.
TL;DR
This measure allows courts to review ballot initiatives for constitutional problems before elections, rather than only after they pass.
Limitations
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