I think SCOTUS was correct in not taking this case. This is purely a case of State law. I don't see any Constituional or Federal issue at stake here.
You only need 4 Justices to agree to take up a case on appeal. It seems that at least one of Roberts, Alito, Scalia and Thomas agree with me that this is not an appropriate issue for SCOTUS to decide.
I do like states’ rights. Good point. But what about the other three justices? Were they all wrong?