California 1940 ballot propositions

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In 1940, voters decided on 17 statewide ballot measures in California on November 5.

• One was an initiated state statute.
• 16 were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
• Voters approved eight (47.06%) and rejected nine (52.94%).

On the ballot

November 5, 1940

Type	Title	Description	Result	Yes Votes	No Votes
LRCA	Proposition 10	Require that public improvements that are paid partially or fully special assessment taxes be subject to a variety of provisions.	a	1,138,237 (63%)	680,353 (37%)
LRCA	Proposition 11	Allow the state to have stocks in mutual water companies when such ownership is required to secure a water supply.	a	1,151,911 (59%)	810,549 (41%)
LRCA	Proposition 12	Allow either house of the legislature to create a committee to research facts and make recommendations.	a	929,527 (52%)	855,845 (48%)
LRCA	Proposition 13	Allow the legislature to execute leases and sales of state park lands that contain oil or gas and require funds generated go to a general fund.		315,408 (15%)	1,776,128 (85%)
LRCA	Proposition 14	Allow the legislature to apportion to political subdivisions from money derived from Chapter 362 and Chapter 330 Statutes.		759,683 (41%)	1,110,087 (59%)
LRCA	Proposition 15	Limit the money the city treasurer is able to transfer to meet obligations of city or city and county,		709,385 (38%)	1,153,446 (62%)
LRCA	Proposition 16	Provide for annual 60 day sessions of the legislature, require the budget be prepared annually, and limit the increase of general fund appropriations.		556,469 (30%)	1,268,684 (70%)
LRCA	Proposition 17	Allow the legislature to authorize the political subdivisions to purchase personal liability insurance against all officers, agents, and employees.		807,199 (41%)	1,138,039 (59%)
LRCA	Proposition 1	Release all liens, mortgages, and other encumbrances taken by counties as security for aid granted to aged persons.	a	1,508,547 (62%)	922,109 (38%)
LRCA	Proposition 2	Release all liens, mortgages, and other encumbrances of those covered under the Old Age Security Act or Old Age Security.	a	1,519,963 (64%)	853,243 (36%)
LRCA	Proposition 3	Declare that the legislature shall provide for the establishment, governance, and superintendence of institutions for all felons	a	994,101 (50%)	991,722 (50%)
LRCA	Proposition 4	Allow the legislature to regulate the manner of election results for governor and lieutenant governor	a	1,198,015 (64%)	673,794 (36%)
CISS	Proposition 5	Start Daylight Saving Time on the last Sunday in April and end it on the last Sunday in September.		785,634 (30%)	1,834,564 (70%)
LRCA	Proposition 6	Allow the legislature to create ways for the superior court to review decisions made by administrative officers, boards, and commissions.		907,761 (50%)	921,832 (50%)
LRCA	Proposition 7	Make adjustments and reforms to the jurisdiction of courts.		723,330 (40%)	1,082,647 (60%)
LRCA	Proposition 8	Create the Fish and Game Commission	a	1,287,473 (64%)	735,589 (36%)
LRCA	Proposition 9	Exempt all vessels from local taxes except yachts of more than 50 tons until January 1955.		530,673 (26%)	1,480,475 (74%)

See also

• Laws governing the initiative process in California
• List of California ballot measures
• 1940 ballot measures

External links

• California Voter Guide (November 1940)