The state Supreme Court late Wednesday temporarily blocked a March lower court ruling that said tax increases like the Chargers stadium initiative need approval from a simple majority instead of two-thirds of voters.
The decision to review the appellate court ruling, which could lead to overturning it, will have an impact across the state. There has been uncertainty since the spring about whether tax increases by citizens initiative might be subject to the lower approval threshold going forward.
While the decision to review the previous ruling doesn't necessarily mean it will get overturned, it's a blow to the Chargers initiative and any similar tax increases on the November ballot because of timing.