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California 1979 ballot propositions
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In 1979, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in California on November 6.
- Four were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved 4 (100%) and rejected 0 (0%).
On the ballot
November 6, 1979
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Amend the state constitution to provide that desegregation through busing are only required in cases where the federal constitution requires it |
|
2,433,312 (69%) |
1,112,923 (31%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Establish provisions related to interest rates on loans. |
|
2,256,767 (65%) |
1,238,633 (35%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Change the property value assessment ratio from 25% to 100% and requires the veterans' exemption to be adjusted to reflect any changes to the assessment ratio made by the state legislature |
|
2,523,766 (76%) |
799,948 (24%) |
|
| Proposition 4 | Limit growth in annual government spending financed from tax revenue and certain fee revenue |
|
2,580,720 (74%) |
891,157 (26%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in California
- List of California ballot measures
- 1979 ballot measures
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