CA AB2338

Prohibits public agencies from filing declarations of rights lawsuits challenging certified initiative measures until after the election has been held.

Requires county boards of supervisors challenging initiative measure qualification or validity to seek writs of mandate or injunctions within the 10-calendar-day public examination period.

Requires city legislative bodies, district governing boards, and school district governing boards challenging initiative measures to seek writs of mandate or injunctions within the 10-calendar-day public examination period to prevent ballot placement.

Mandates that writs of mandate or injunctions challenging initiative measures may only be issued upon clear and convincing proof that the measure does not qualify or is invalid, and that issuance will not substantially interfere with printing or distribution of election materials.