California 1984 ballot propositions

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In 1984, voters decided on 25 statewide ballot measures in California. On June 5, voters decided on nine. On November 6, voters decided on 16.

• One was an initiated constitutional amendment.
• Four were initiated state statutes.
• Two were combined initiated constitutional amendment and state statutes.
• Eight were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
• 10 were bond issues.
• Voters approved 19 (76%) and rejected six (24%).

On the ballot

June 5, 1984

Type	Title	Description	Result	Yes Votes	No Votes
BI	Proposition 16	Allow for bonds up to $250,000,000 for the construction and improvement of county jails and establish the terms of such bonds.	a	2,906,093 (59%)	2,036,736 (41%)
BI	Proposition 17	Allow for bonds up to $300,000,000 for the construction and improvement of state correctional facilities.	a	2,835,869 (58%)	2,067,033 (42%)
BI	Proposition 18	Allow for the issuance of bonds up to $370,000,000 for parks, beaches, recreation, or historical preservation.	a	3,088,486 (63%)	1,798,772 (37%)
BI	Proposition 19	Allow for bonds up to $85,000,000 for the Wildlife Conservation Board and the State Coastal Conservancy for the development of habitat areas.	a	3,132,792 (64%)	1,762,407 (36%)
LRCA	Proposition 20	Prevent those who have engaged in libelous or slanderous behavior towards an opponent from holding office.	a	2,472,075 (52%)	2,290,901 (48%)
LRCA	Proposition 21	Allow the legislature to authorize the investment of public retirement systems' funds in any investment.	a	2,440,568 (53%)	2,148,729 (47%)
LRCA	Proposition 22	Exempt the chief investment officer, assistant chief investment officer, and principal fund managers of the PERS and STRS from state civil service.		2,181,491 (48%)	2,365,466 (52%)
LRCA	Proposition 23	Establish that "new construction" for property taxation purposes does not apply to changes made to buildings to comply with earthquake safety law.	a	2,476,934 (53%)	2,174,218 (47%)
CISS	Proposition 24	Change procedures relating to the legislature.	a	2,444,751 (53%)	2,162,024 (47%)

November 6, 1984

Type	Title	Description	Result	Yes Votes	No Votes
BI	Proposition 25	Allow for bonds up to $325,000,000 for water pollution conservation projects and establish the terms of such bonds.	a	6,509,295 (73%)	2,416,849 (27%)
BI	Proposition 26	Allow for bonds up to $450,000,000 for the construction or improvement of public schools.	a	5,337,372 (61%)	3,451,296 (39%)
BI	Proposition 27	Allow for the issuance of bonds up to $100,000,000 for hazardous substance cleanup and establish the terms of such bonds.	a	6,302,811 (72%)	2,449,626 (28%)
BI	Proposition 28	Allow for bonds up to $75,000,000 for improving water systems to meet minimum drinking water standards.	a	6,509,505 (74%)	2,344,558 (26%)
BI	Proposition 29	Allow for bonds up to $650,000,000 for helping veterans purchase farms and homes and establish the terms of such bonds.	a	5,845,487 (66%)	2,969,261 (34%)
BI	Proposition 30	Allow for the issuance of bonds up to $50,000,000 for funds for senior centers and establish the terms of such bonds.	a	5,903,868 (67%)	2,940,911 (33%)
LRCA	Proposition 31	Establish that the term "newly constructed" does not apply to fire-related improvements, for taxation purposes.	a	4,287,308 (51%)	4,158,673 (49%)
LRCA	Proposition 32	Establish procedures for determining what cases the Supreme Court of California hears from the courts of appeals.	a	4,775,255 (59%)	3,280,276 (41%)
LRCA	Proposition 33	Allow the legislature to defer property tax payments for disabled people.	a	7,135,666 (82%)	1,542,818 (18%)
LRCA	Proposition 34	Establish that the term "newly constructed" does not include any changes to certified historical structures.		3,993,004 (47%)	4,428,036 (53%)
CICA	Proposition 36	Add restrictions to the taxation of real property and create restrictions on creating new taxes on real property.		4,052,993 (45%)	4,904,372 (55%)
CICA/SS	Proposition 37	Authorize the establishment of s statewide lottery, prohibit gambling casinos, and establish a California State Lottery Commission.	a	5,398,096 (58%)	3,924,346 (42%)
CISS	Proposition 38	Require the governor of California write a letter to federal governmental officials requesting that all election materials be provided in English only.	a	6,390,676 (71%)	2,645,599 (29%)
CICA/SS	Proposition 39	Create a commission of retired or resigned appellate or lower court judges to adopt redistricting plans for state legislative, congressional, and Board of Equalization districts		3,995,762 (45%)	4,919,860 (55%)
CISS	Proposition 40	Limit contributions to political campaigns and establish a fund to give eligible candidates matching amounts to the personal contributions of their opponents.		3,109,746 (36%)	5,640,473 (64%)
CISS	Proposition 41	Limit the amount of spending on certain public assistance programs.		3,427,127 (38%)	5,517,127 (62%)

See also

• Laws governing the initiative process in California
• List of California ballot measures
• 1984 ballot measures

External links

• California Voter Guide (June 1984)
• California Voter Guide (November 1984)