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California 1911 ballot propositions
In 1911, voters decided on 23 statewide ballot measures in California on October 11.
- All 23 were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved 22 (95.65%) and rejected one (4.35%) ballot measure.
On the ballot
October 10, 1911
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 10 | Allow the legislature to compel employers to provide compensation to workers in the event of a work-related accident. |
|
147,567 (69%) |
65,255 (31%) |
|
| Proposition 11 | Remove the our-year term limit for those whose position is created under a local charter and who hold office in accordance with civil service laws. |
|
133,747 (69%) |
60,131 (31%) |
|
| Proposition 12 | Allow the state railroad commission to regulate and control certain commodities and services for the public |
|
140,146 (66%) |
72,283 (34%) |
|
| Proposition 13 | Allow certain charters to set qualifications for employees of the courts, set terms regarding board of education members, set election procedures, and establish merger of municipalities guidelines. |
|
132,634 (67%) |
64,790 (33%) |
|
| Proposition 14 | Expand what utilities are included in the category "public works" and increase regulations on private utility companies. |
|
133,411 (68%) |
64,221 (32%) |
|
| Proposition 15 | Restrict alternations to school textbooks for a four years after their start of use in schools to alternations that do not require the purchase of a new textbook. |
|
168,010 (79%) |
43,943 (21%) |
|
| Proposition 16 | Increase the number of railroad commissioners from three to five, lengthen their terms from four years to six, and change the commission as an appointed one. |
|
133,476 (64%) |
76,240 (36%) |
|
| Proposition 17 | Allow counties and cities to prescribe an amount higher than the plurality when determining the winner of an election. |
|
137,156 (70%) |
59,042 (30%) |
|
| Proposition 18 | Remove state judicial power from justices of the peace, give the superior court original jurisdiction in property value cases, and allow for courts to replace justice of the peace. |
|
104,105 (51%) |
98,923 (49%) |
|
| Proposition 19 | Expand the list of government officials who are able to receive a free or discounted railroad ticket from railroad companies |
|
100,014 (49%) |
106,146 (51%) |
|
| Proposition 1 | Allow the legislature to pass laws regarding the measurement, weighing, and inspection of goods. |
|
165,881 (76%) |
53,668 (24%) |
|
| Proposition 20 | Provide that the clerk of the supreme court is an appointed position. |
|
122,751 (61%) |
79,284 (39%) |
|
| Proposition 21 | Provide for the impeachment of state officers and judges. |
|
157,596 (76%) |
49,345 (24%) |
|
| Proposition 22 | Provide for a $1,000 property tax exemption for military veterans who were honorably discharged |
|
106,554 (52%) |
96,891 (48%) |
|
| Proposition 23 | Establish procedures related to railroad and other transportation companies. |
|
144,205 (69%) |
63,380 (31%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Allow counties to adopt their own charters and provide for the election or appointment of county officers. |
|
130,828 (63%) |
76,177 (37%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Change state legislative sessions from one continuous session to a session of a maximum of 30 days, then a recess of at least 30 days, then another session. |
|
127,794 (62%) |
79,348 (38%) |
|
| Proposition 4 | Provide for women's suffrage in state constitution. |
|
125,037 (51%) |
121,450 (49%) |
|
| Proposition 5 | Allow using eminent domain for railroad construction for logging or lumber and designate organizations that use eminent domain for such as common carriers. |
|
141,436 (71%) |
58,105 (29%) |
|
| Proposition 6 | Allow cities to vote on changes to the city charter more often, allow an extra session for the the local legislature to approve amendments, change the newspaper-charter posting requirement, allow cities to establish elector requirements for charter establishment, and allow borough system charters. |
|
120,904 (61%) |
77,499 (39%) |
|
| Proposition 7 | Create an initiative and referendum process |
|
168,744 (76%) |
52,093 (24%) |
|
| Proposition 8 | Provide for the recall of elected officials |
|
178,115 (77%) |
53,755 (23%) |
|
| Proposition 9 | Prohibit a retrial for criminal cases unless the court finds that an error resulted in a miscarriage of justice. |
|
158,549 (75%) |
53,988 (25%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in California
- List of California ballot measures
- 1911 ballot measures
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