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California Proposition 3, Open Space Lands Amendment (1966)
| California Proposition 3 | |
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| Election date November 8, 1966 | |
| Topic Natural resources | |
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 8, 1966. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported allowing the legislature to define "open space lands", establishing usage restrictions for such lands, and establishing how "open space lands" are valued for tax purposes. |
A “no” vote opposed allowing the legislature to define "open space lands", establishing usage restrictions for such lands, and establishing how "open space lands" are valued for tax purposes. |
Election results
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California Proposition 3 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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2,974,135 | 55.53% | ||
| No | 2,381,937 | 44.47% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 3 was as follows:
| “ | Open Space Conservation | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | Legislative Constitutional Amendment. Authorizes Legislature to define open space lands; provide restrictions to use thereof for recreation, scenic beauty, natural resource, or production of food or fiber; and establish basis of assessment of such lands. | ” |
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
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Footnotes
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