California Proposition 9 (June 1974)

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California Proposition 9, also known as the Political Reform Act of 1974, was on the 1974 ballot in California, as an initiated state statute, where it was approved.

Proposition 9 established the California Fair Political Practices Commission.

Yes: 3,224,765 (69.8%)
No: 1,392,783 (30.2%)

The official ballot summary said, "Requires reports of receipts and expenditures in campaigns for state and local offices and ballot measures. Limits expenditures for statewide candidates and measures. Prohibits public officials from participating in governmental decisions affecting their "financial interests." Requires disclosure of certain assets and income by certain public officials. Requires "Lobbyists" to register and file reports showing receipts and expenditures in lobbying activities. Creates fair political practices commission. Revises ballot pamphlet requirements. Provides criminal and civil sanctions for violations. Enacts and repeals statutes on other miscellaneous and above matters. Financial Impact: Adoption of this measure will increase state and local costs up to $500,000 for the 1974-75 fiscal year and from $1,360,000 to $3,210,000 for each subsequent fiscal year."