California Proposition 21, Institutions for Women with Felony Convictions Amendment (1936)
| California Proposition 21 | |
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| Election date November 3, 1936 | |
| Topic Prisons | |
Status Approved | |
| Type Constitutional amendment | Origin State legislature |
California Proposition 21 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in California on November 3, 1936. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported allowing the legislature to provide or delegate for the establishment of an institution for women convicted of felonies and allowing the legislature to provide for punishment, custody, and care for women in a manner different than that of men convicted of similar felonies. |
A “no” vote opposed allowing the legislature to provide or delegate for the establishment of an institution for women convicted of felonies and allowing the legislature to provide for punishment, custody, and care for women in a manner different than that of men convicted of similar felonies. |
Election results
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California Proposition 21 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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879,010 | 50.21% | ||
| No | 871,558 | 49.79% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 21 was as follows:
| “ | Penal Institutions for and Punishment of Female Felons | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | Senate Constitutional Amendment 21. Adds section 7 to Article X of Constitution. Authorizes Legislature to provide or delegate authority for establishment and maintenance of institutions for females convicted of felonies. Declares Legislature may provide for punishment, custody and care of such females in a manner and under circumstances different from men similarly convicted. Ratifies existing laws relating to said subjects. Authorizes Legislature to repeal, amend or otherwise modify such laws | ” |
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.
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Footnotes
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