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#23-238 Legislature of the State of California v. Weber (Hiltachk), S281977. Original proceeding. The court issued an order to show cause why the relief sought in the petition should not be granted. This case presents the following issues: (1) Does the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act constitute an impermissible attempted revision of the California Constitution by voter initiative? (2) Is this initiative measure subject to invalidation on the ground that, if adopted, it would impair essential government functions?

Original proceeding; order to show cause issued: 11/29/2023

“Respondent Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., as Secretary of State of the State of California, and real party in interest Thomas W. Hiltachk are ordered to show cause before this court, when the matter is ordered on calendar, why the relief sought by petitioners should not be granted. Respondent’s and real party in interest’s returns must be served and filed on or before December 27, 2023. Petitioners must serve and file a traverse to the returns on or before January 17, 2024. Any application to file an amicus curiae brief, accompanied by the proposed brief, must be served and filed on or before January 31, 2024. Any reply to amicus curiae briefing must be served and filed on or before February 14, 2024. The court does not anticipate granting any extensions of time regarding the due dates set forth above.

The application for a stay is denied.”

Votes: Guerrero, C.J., Corrigan, Liu, Kruger, Groban, Jenkins and Evans, JJ.

Written return filed: 12/27/2023

Traverse filed: 1/17/2024

Cause argued and submitted: 5/08/2024

See the Petition for Writ of Mandate.