Comments on: What is the "Will" of the California People? http://www.kipesquire.net/2005/09/what-is-the-will-of-the-california-people/ A Stitch in Time Saves Nine ... But Haste Makes Waste Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:23:54 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Tom Chatt http://www.kipesquire.net/2005/09/what-is-the-will-of-the-california-people/comment-page-1/#comment-779 Tom Chatt Thu, 08 Sep 2005 18:21:38 +0000 http://www.kipesquire.net/?p=1503#comment-779 Yes, it is true that an initiative statute cannot be changed by the legislature, but must be changed by the voters. The new law in California, on a technicality, does not conflict with the Knight Initiative. The Knight Initiative amended the section of Calif Code that deals with California's recognition of marriages from other jurisdictions. The new law amends the section of the Code that deals with qualifications for marriage within California. If the new law goes into effect, California will be in the strange position of allowing same-sex marriages within the state, but not recognizing same-sex marriages from other jurisdictions such as Massachusetts. Yes, it is true that an initiative statute cannot be changed by the legislature, but must be changed by the voters. The new law in California, on a technicality, does not conflict with the Knight Initiative. The Knight Initiative amended the section of Calif Code that deals with California's recognition of marriages from other jurisdictions. The new law amends the section of the Code that deals with qualifications for marriage within California. If the new law goes into effect, California will be in the strange position of allowing same-sex marriages within the state, but not recognizing same-sex marriages from other jurisdictions such as Massachusetts.

]]> By: KipEsquire http://www.kipesquire.net/2005/09/what-is-the-will-of-the-california-people/comment-page-1/#comment-778 KipEsquire Wed, 07 Sep 2005 22:44:33 +0000 http://www.kipesquire.net/?p=1503#comment-778 <i>Also, is it not true that a bill that alters a law passed by initiative petition must be sent to voters directly for approval?</i> <BR /> <BR />I have seen references to this on other blogs. Whatever the actual rule, it is a mere procedural question local to California. It does not affect my thesis that "the will of the people" is a dangerous fiction regardless of who invokes it. Also, is it not true that a bill that alters a law passed by initiative petition must be sent to voters directly for approval?

I have seen references to this on other blogs. Whatever the actual rule, it is a mere procedural question local to California. It does not affect my thesis that "the will of the people" is a dangerous fiction regardless of who invokes it.

]]> By: John http://www.kipesquire.net/2005/09/what-is-the-will-of-the-california-people/comment-page-1/#comment-777 John Wed, 07 Sep 2005 22:36:12 +0000 http://www.kipesquire.net/?p=1503#comment-777 If the Governor signs this bill, is that not the end of the line as far as the courts are concerned? Who could challenge the law? Wno would have standing? <br /> <br /> Also, is it not true that a bill that alters a law passed by initiative petition must be sent to voters directly for approval? If the Governor signs this bill, is that not the end of the line as far as the courts are concerned? Who could challenge the law? Wno would have standing?

Also, is it not true that a bill that alters a law passed by initiative petition must be sent to voters directly for approval?

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