California Supreme Court
May 30, 2014
State Supreme Court question if CEQA applies to a pro-Wal-Mart ballot initiative
Justices appears skeptical in oral argument that City of Sonora should have done environmental review when it adopted a voter initiative without an election.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SAN FRANCISCO - The state Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared skeptical of arguments that a city's decision to approve a Wal-Mart store through a ballot initiative should go through a review under the state's landmark environmental law.
The case involves a ballot measure in the city of Sonora that sought approval to turn an existing Wal-Mart into a Wal-Mart Supercenter. After enough signature...
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