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California 1939 ballot propositions
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In 1939, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in California on November 7.
- One was an initiated constitutional amendment.
- One was an initiated state statute.
- Three were veto referendums.
- Voters approved two (40%) and rejected three (60%).
On the ballot
November 7, 1939
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Require the state to issue at least 30 $1 warrants for life to all electors above the age of 50, enact a 3% gross income tax, create a state bank to handle warrants, and require $20,000,000 of bonds for the warrants. |
|
993,204 (34%) |
1,933,557 (66%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Convert the role of Secretary of Chiropractic Board to a full time position nd adjust powers and processes of the Chiropractic Board. |
|
801,173 (30%) |
1,894,764 (70%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Regulate the business and licensure of brokers and personal property brokers and regulate loans for $300 or less. |
|
1,853,663 (71%) |
753,480 (29%) |
|
| Proposition 4 | Regulate the business and licensure of brokers and personal property brokers and regulate loans for $300 or less. |
|
1,850,811 (72%) |
732,873 (28%) |
|
| Proposition 5 | Create the Oil Conservation Commission to regulate crude petroleum oil and natural gas production. |
|
1,110,316 (39%) |
1,755,625 (61%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in California
- List of California ballot measures
- 1939 ballot measures
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