Government
Sep. 30, 2014
Former chief justice helps guide legislation to smooth out state's ballot initiative process
Former California Chief Justice Ronald George and other advocates of initiative reform had been waiting for an opportunity to back legislation on the issue. They finally got their chance this year.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SACRAMENTO - For years, former California Chief Justice Ronald George had a front row seat to the legal battles spawned by the state's ballot initiative system. When the opportunity to amend it presented itself, George said he welcomed the opportunity.
"I've had a personal interest in initiative reform for many years," he said, "in part as a voter faced with a sometimes confoundin...
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