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California Proposition 37, Gambling Provisions Initiative (1984)
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| Topic Gambling policy |
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| Type Combined initiated constitutional amendment and state statute |
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California Proposition 37 was on the ballot as a combined initiated constitutional amendment and state statute in California on November 6, 1984. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported authorizing the establishment of s statewide lottery, prohibiting (in the Constitution) gambling casinos, establishing a California State Lottery Commission, and establishing the allocation of funds from the state lottery. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing the establishment of s statewide lottery, prohibiting (in the Constitution) gambling casinos, establishing a California State Lottery Commission, and establishing the allocation of funds from the state lottery. |
Election results
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California Proposition 37 |
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5,398,096 | 57.90% | ||
| No | 3,924,346 | 42.10% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 37 was as follows:
| “ | State Lottery. | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | STATE LOTTERY. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE. Amends Constitution to authorize establishment of a state lottery and to prohibit casinos. Adds statutes providing for establishment of a state-operated lottery. Of the total lottery revenues, requires that 50% bet returned as prizes, not more than 16% be used for expenses, and at least 34% be used for public education. Requires that equal per capita amounts of the funds for education be distributed to kindgergarten-through-12 districts, community college districts, State University and Colleges and University of California. Contains numerous specific provisions concerning the operation and administration of lotteries and funds. Summary of Legislative Analyst's estimate of net state and local government fiscal impact: The effect of this measure on state revenues cannot be predicted with certainty. Once full range of games is operational, estimated yield would be about $500 million annually for public education. Yield for first two years would be less. Estimated 80% of yield would go to K-12 schools, 13% to community colleges, 5% to California State University, and 2% to University of California. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
In California, the number of signatures required for a combined initiated constitutional amendment and state statute is equal to 8 percent of the votes cast at the preceding gubernatorial election. For initiated amendments filed in 1984, at least 630,136 valid signatures were required.
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