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California Proposition 23, Unemployment Relief Bond Measure (1934)
| California Proposition 23 | |
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| Election date November 6, 1934 | |
| Topic Bond issues | |
Status Approved | |
| Type Bond issue | Origin State Legislature |
California Proposition 23 was on the ballot as a bond issue in California on November 6, 1934. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported allowing for the issuance of bonds up to $24,000,000 for unemployment relief, establishing the terms of such bonds, and creating the Relief Administrator and the Relief Commission to determine policies for such relief. |
A “no” vote opposed allowing for the issuance of bonds up to $24,000,000 for unemployment relief, establishing the terms of such bonds, and creating the Relief Administrator and the Relief Commission to determine policies for such relief. |
Election results
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California Proposition 23 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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1,209,096 | 71.00% | ||
| No | 493,886 | 29.00% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 23 was as follows:
| “ | Unemployment Relief Bonds | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | Authorizes $24,000,000 State bonds, payable from State revenues, proceeds to be expended before July 1, 1935, for unemployment relief. Creates Relief Administrator to disburse bonds, and Relief Commission, comprising State Social Welfare Director and eight members, to determine general policies for relief, all appointed by Governor; administrator and commission succeeding to powers and duties of Emergency Relief Administrator and commission under 1933 act. Continues civil service status of employees under 1933 act employed hereunder, exempting other employees. Authorizes State cooperation with United States in providing aid for aged. | ” |
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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