California Proposition 2, Olympiad Bond Measure (1928)
| California Proposition 2 | |
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| Election date November 6, 1928 | |
| Topic Bond issues | |
Status Approved | |
| Type Bond issue | Origin State Legislature |
California Proposition 2 was on the ballot as a bond issue in California on November 6, 1928. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported allowing for the issuance of bonds up to $1,000,000 for holding an Olympiad in California and establishing the terms of such bonds. |
A “no” vote opposed allowing for the issuance of bonds up to $1,000,000 for holding an Olympiad in California and establishing the terms of such bonds. |
Election results
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California Proposition 2 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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1,002,625 | 72.88% | ||
| No | 373,061 | 27.12% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 2 was as follows:
| “ | Approving California Olympiad Bond Act | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | Senate Constitutional Amendment 24. Adds Section 5 to Article XVI of Constitution. Approves and validates California Olympiad Act, passed by Legislature in 1927 and approved by Governor; authorizes and directs the issuance and sale of $1,000,000 State bonds, and the use of the proceeds thereof, all as provided in said act, to provide a fund to be used for purpose of an Olympiad to be held in California in 1932; declares section self-executing but permits legislation in furtherance thereof. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
A simple majority vote was needed in each chamber of the California State Legislature to refer the measure to the ballot for voter consideration.
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Footnotes
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