California Proposition 2, Alcohol Regulations and Licensing Initiative (1948)
| California Proposition 2 | |
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| Election date November 2, 1948 | |
| Topic Alcohol | |
Status Defeated | |
| Type Constitutional amendment | Origin Citizens |
California Proposition 2 was on the ballot as an initiated constitutional amendment in California on November 2, 1948. It was defeated.
A “yes” vote supported allowing cities and counties to regulate the sale of alcohol and establishing regulations on alcohol licensing. |
A “no” vote opposed allowing cities and counties to regulate the sale of alcohol and establishing regulations on alcohol licensing. |
Election results
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California Proposition 2 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 1,122,274 | 30.80% | ||
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2,521,139 | 69.20% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 2 was as follows:
| “ | Local Control and Enforcement of Intoxicating Liquors | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | Initiative Constitutional Amendment. Adds Section 22 ¾ to Article XX of Constitution; local governing bodies of County and City to regulate presence of minors in on-sale licensed premises 2 and to regulate lighting and sanitation in such premises; permits unescorted women to be served liquor in such premises only when seated at table; requires apportionment of State liquor license fees to local governments; provides for speedy determination of complaints by local authorities against licensees; restricts issuance of distilled spirits licenses on population basis; continues in effect Section 22, same article; repeals conflicting provisions. | ” |
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 constitutional amendment is equal to 8 percent of the votes cast at the preceding gubernatorial election. For initiated amendments filed in 1948, at least 204,672 valid signatures were required.
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