California Proposition 12, Public Utilities Commission Amendment (1974)
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| Topic Administrative powers and rulemaking and State executive powers and duties |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
California Proposition 12 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in California on November 5, 1974. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported making adjustments regarding the power of the Public Utilities Commission. |
A “no” vote opposed making adjustments regarding the power of the Public Utilities Commission. |
Election results
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California Proposition 12 |
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3,356,121 | 69.02% | ||
| No | 1,506,169 | 30.98% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 12 was as follows:
| “ | Public Utilities | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Repeals and reenacts Article XII relating to regulation of public utilities. Transfers to Article XX certain provisions relating to franchises. Grants Legislature plenary power to confer additional authority on Public Utilities Commission. Permits Commission to establish own procedures subject to statute and due process. Gives Commission authority to fix rates, establish rules, do other things, and prescribe uniform system of accounts for all utilities. Deletes provisions authorizing Legislature to divide state into districts and other provisions relating to members of Commission; deletes provisions relating to rate discrimination. Declares no substantive changes intended by this amendment. Financial impact: None. | ” |
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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