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California Proposition 1, School District Bond Measure (1949)
| California Proposition 1 | |
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| Election date November 8, 1949 | |
| Topic Bond issues | |
Status Approved | |
| Type Bond issue | Origin State Legislature |
California Proposition 1 was on the ballot as a bond issue in California on November 8, 1949. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported allowing for the issuance of bonds up to $250,000,000 for loans and grants for school districts and establishing the terms of such bonds. |
A “no” vote opposed allowing for the issuance of bonds up to $250,000,000 for loans and grants for school districts and establishing the terms of such bonds. |
Election results
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California Proposition 1 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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1,890,779 | 72.80% | ||
| No | 706,570 | 27.20% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 1 was as follows:
| “ | School Bonds | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | Assembly Constitutional Amendment No. 80. Adds Section 15 to Article XVI of Constitution. Directs issuance and sale of $250,000,000 of State bonds for purpose of providing loans and grants to school districts of State. Provides that allocation of funds to school districts shall be subject to regulation by Legislature. Authorizes Legislature to prescribe for issuance and sale, rate of interest, terms of payment, and other conditions of bonds. Makes bond proceeds available for expenses of bond issuance and administration of loans and grants. Declares State policy regarding public school sites and buildings. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
A simple majority vote was needed in each chamber of the California State Legislature to refer the measure to the ballot for voter consideration.
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Footnotes
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