The 7/8th requirement only applies to the state legislature, not to the people. prop 22 can still be overturned by a simple majority in a new referendum. AB5 p

The 7/8th requirement only applies to the state legislature, not to the people. prop 22 can still be overturned by a simple majority in a new referendum. AB5 passed with 80% of the vote, so requiring a lower threshold would be self-defeating.