California Proposition 11, Tax Exemptions for Disabled Veterans Amendment (1954)
| California Proposition 11 | |
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| Election date November 2, 1954 | |
| Topic Taxes | |
Status Approved | |
| Type Constitutional amendment | Origin State legislature |
California Proposition 11 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in California on November 2, 1954. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported allowing for a tax exemption of up to $5,000 on homes acquired with federal assistance by veterans who have lost or lost use of both legs because of military service. |
A “no” vote opposed allowing for a tax exemption of up to $5,000 on homes acquired with federal assistance by veterans who have lost or lost use of both legs because of military service. |
Election results
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California Proposition 11 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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2,967,383 | 89.72% | ||
| No | 339,938 | 10.28% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 11 was as follows:
| “ | Taxation: Exemption for Disabled Veterans | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | Assembly Constitutional Amendment No.2. Authorizes tax exemption on home acquired with Federal assistance by veteran who has permanent and total service-connected disability consisting of loss or loss of use of both lower limbs. Limits such exemption to $5,000 | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the California Constitution
A two-thirds vote was needed in each chamber of the California State Legislature to refer the constitutional amendment to the ballot for voter consideration.
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Footnotes
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