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California Proposition 17, California Wild and Scenic Rivers Act Initiative (1974)
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| Topic Public land policy |
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| Type Initiated state statute |
Origin |
California Proposition 17 was on the ballot as an initiated state statute in California on November 5, 1974. It was defeated.
A “yes” vote supported adding two portions of the Stanislaus River to the rivers protected by the California Wild and Scenic Rivers Act and allowing construction of flood control facilities only. |
A “no” vote opposed adding two portions of the Stanislaus River to the rivers protected by the California Wild and Scenic Rivers Act and allowing construction of flood control facilities only. |
Election results
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California Proposition 17 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 2,615,235 | 47.12% | ||
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2,935,365 | 52.88% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 17 was as follows:
| “ | Wild and Scenic Rivers Initiative | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | INITIATIVE. Amends Public Resources Code to designate specified portions of the main stem of the Stanislaus River as components of the California Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Prohibits construction or operation of flood control structure which would substantially diminish the public use or enjoyment of the specified portions of the river. Does not prohibit structural or nonstructural measures necessary for flood protection provided that such measures would adversely affect those designated portions of the river only for necessary temporary flood storage. Allows Legislature to amend measure by two-thirds vote. Financial impact: Minor cost to state. | ” |
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 1974, at least 325,504 valid signatures were required.
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Footnotes
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