California Proposition 2, Parks, Beaches, and Recreational and Historical Resources Preservation Bond Measure (1976)
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| Topic Bond issues and Parks, land, and natural area conservation |
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Origin |
California Proposition 2 was on the ballot as a bond issue in California on November 2, 1976. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported allowing for the issuance of bonds up to $280,000,000 for property for state and local parks, beaches, and recreational and historical resources preservation and establishing the terms of such bonds. |
A “no” vote opposed allowing for the issuance of bonds up to $280,000,000 for property for state and local parks, beaches, and recreational and historical resources preservation and establishing the terms of such bonds. |
Election results
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California Proposition 2 |
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3,661,598 | 51.51% | ||
| No | 3,447,425 | 48.49% | ||
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- Results are officially certified.
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Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 2 was as follows:
| “ | Nejedly-Hart State, Urban and Coastal Park Bond Act of 1976 | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | NEJEDLY-HART STATE, URBAN, AND COASTAL PARK BOND ACT OF 1976. This Act provides for a bond issue of two hundred eighty million dollars ($280,000,000) to be used to meet the recreational requirements of the people of the State of California by acquiring, developing, and restoring real property for state and local park, beach, recreational, and historical resources preservation purposes. | ” |
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.
See also
External links
Footnotes
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