David Atkins of Calitics on the left suggests that for the Republican Establishment, the magic 34% in one house of the legislature is enough, under the California Constitution, to achieve their purposes. Warning: Calitics is too far to the left even for me: they are supporters of public sector unions, as well as being social liberals.
Related “California Republicans Are Crazy. Like a Fox” by David Altkins at Calitics.com