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Justices also expressed concern, however, about removing the measure from the ballot before the November election.
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State Supreme Court justices voiced skepticism Wednesday about the constitutionality of an initiative that would make sweeping changes in the structure of state government and give voters veto power over tax increases, but they also expressed concern about taking the measure off the November ballot before voters have their say.
Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature filed a petition seeking a pre-election decision by the court on the initiative, which would mandate voter approval o...