What rules apply to our interpretation of the California Constitution?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from City of San Jose v. Sharma, 209 Cal.Rptr.3d 420, 5 Cal.App.5th 123 (Cal. App. 2016):

The same rules apply generally to our interpretation of the California Constitution. We endeavor to ascertain and effectuate the voters' intent. (BighornDesert View Water Agency v. Verjil (2006) 39 Cal.4th 205, 212, 46 Cal.Rptr.3d 73, 138 P.3d 220.)

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