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California Proposition 3, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Amendment (1954)
| California Proposition 3 | |
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| Election date November 2, 1954 | |
| Topic Alcohol and Administration of government | |
Status Approved | |
| Type Constitutional amendment | Origin State legislature |
California Proposition 3 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in California on November 2, 1954. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported establishing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to control alcohol licensing and establish the makeup of such department. |
A “no” vote opposed establishing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to control alcohol licensing and establish the makeup of such department. |
Election results
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California Proposition 3 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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2,265,436 | 66.29% | ||
| No | 1,152,238 | 33.71% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 3 was as follows:
| “ | Alcoholic Beverage Control. Senate Constitutional Amendment No 4. | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | Establishing Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to administer liquor licensing laws in place of State Board of Equalizations. Provides for Director of Alcoholic Beverage Control, appointed by Governor, with Senate approval, subject to removal by Governor or by legislative majority. Makes offenses involving moral turpitude an additional ground for denial, suspension or revocation of liquor licenses. Establishes three-man board to hear appeals from department’s decisions. Prohibits State manufacture or sale of liquor. Preserves consistent provisions of existing Alcoholic Beverage Control Act and existing license fee scale, until Legislature provides otherwise. | ” |
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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