California Proposition 15, Nuclear Power Plant Initiative (June 1976)
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| Type Initiated state statute |
Origin |
California Proposition 15 was on the ballot as an initiated state statute in California on June 8, 1976. It was defeated.
A “yes” vote supported prohibiting the construction of nuclear power plants and limiting the use of current nuclear power plants to 60% (to be decreased by 10% annually after five years). |
A “no” vote opposed prohibiting the construction of nuclear power plants and limiting the use of current nuclear power plants to 60% (to be decreased by 10% annually after five years). |
Election results
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California Proposition 15 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 1,950,430 | 32.51% | ||
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4,048,355 | 67.49% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 15 was as follows:
| “ | Nuclear Power Plants-initiative Statute | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS--INITIATIVE STATUTE. After one year, prohibits nuclear power plant construction and operation of existing plants at more than 60% of original licensed core power level unless federal liability limits are removed or waived by operators and full compensation assured. After five years, requires derating of existing plants 10% annually unless Legislature, by two-thirds vote, confirms effectiveness of safety and waste storage and disposal systems. Permits small-scale medical or experimental nuclear reactors. Appropriates $800,000 for expenses of public hearings by advisory group and Legislature. Requires Governor to publish and annually review evacuation plans specified in licensing of plants. Financial impact: Ultimate advisory group cost may exceed amount appropriated. If Legislature requires testing in addition to federal government testing, costs may be several million dollars. Utility districts may experience loss in investment. Cost of electricity may rise. Extent of state liability, if any, to compensate for public or private loss of investment is unclear. Effect on local property tax revenues indeterminable. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
In California, the number of signatures required for an initiated state statute is equal to 5 percent. For initiated statutes filed in 1976, at least 312,404 valid signatures were required.
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