California Republicans say redistricting legislation needs more review time, ask state Supreme Court to intervene
Briefly

Republican legislators in California have filed a petition with the state Supreme Court to halt redistricting efforts led by Governor Gavin Newsom. Their argument centers on a constitutional requirement that proposed legislation must be published for a mandatory 30-day review period before any legislative action can be taken. They claim that the legislature circumvented this requirement by employing a 'gut and amend' tactic, where unrelated bills were replaced with the redistricting proposal. The Republicans seek to delay the legislation until the review period is respected, emphasizing the importance of public and legislative scrutiny.
Republican legislators have petitioned the California Supreme Court to delay redistricting efforts, arguing that proposed legislation must be published for a 30-day review period.
The lawsuit contends that bypassing the 30-day rule undermines the public's right to review proposed legislation adequately before any legislative action.
This case argues against the 'gut and amend' tactic due to its implications on the public's constitutional rights regarding legislative processes and transparency.
Republicans seek to halt the redistricting legislation until the mandatory waiting period has elapsed, emphasizing the significance of legislative review.
Read at www.ocregister.com
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