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California 1896 ballot propositions
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← 1892
Six statewide ballot measures were on the November 3, 1896 ballot in California.
- All six of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Three of the measures were approved.
- Three of the measures were defeated.
On the ballot
November 3
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Taxes | Exempts mortgages from taxation |  |
| LRCA | Amendment 2 | Elections | Authorizes elections by ballot |  |
| LRCA | Amendment 3 | Business Reg | Limits the liability of stockholders of corporations | |
| LRCA | Amendment 4 | Local Gov't | Relates to laws for incorporated cities and towns | |
| LRCA | Amendment 5 | Elections | Provides for the election of county officers in cities and towns | |
| LRCA | Amendment 6 | Suffrage | Grants women the right to vote | |
See also
External links
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