California Proposition 2, Release of Encumbrances Amendment (1940)

California Proposition 2
Election date November 5, 1940
Topic Welfare
Status a Approved
Type Constitutional amendment	Origin State legislature

California Proposition 2 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in California on November 5, 1940. It was approved.

A “yes” vote supported releasing all liens, mortgages, and other encumbrances of those covered under the Old Age Security Act or Old Age Security.

A “no” vote opposed releasing all liens, mortgages, and other encumbrances of those covered under the Old Age Security Act or Old Age Security.

Election results

California Proposition 2
Result		Votes	Percentage
Yes		1,519,963	64.05%
No		853,243	35.95%

Results are officially certified.

Source

Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Proposition 2 was as follows:

“

Release of Encumbrances Given as Security for Old Age Aid

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Ballot summary

The ballot summary for this measure was:

“

Assembly Constitutional Amendment 1. Adds section 12 to Article XVI of Constitution, Releases all liens, mortgages and other encumbrances taken by counties as security for aid granted to aged persons under Old Age Security Act or Old Age Security Law. Directs county boards of supervisors to execute and record appropriate instruments releasing such liens, mortgages and encumbrances.

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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.

See also

1940 Measures

• 1940 Measures
• Public assistance programs on the ballot
• 1940 legislative sessions

California

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External links

• California Voter Guide (November 1940)