California Proposition 3, Superior Judge Terms Amendment (October 1915)
| California Proposition 3 | |
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| Topic Recall process and State judiciary |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
California Proposition 3 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in California on October 26, 1915. It was defeated.
A “yes” vote supported establishing a 12-year term length for superior judges and declaring them subject to recall, impeachment, and removal. |
A “no” vote opposed establishing a 12-year term length for superior judges and declaring them subject to recall, impeachment, and removal. |
Election results
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California Proposition 3 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 47,229 | 18.14% | ||
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213,067 | 81.86% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 3 was as follows:
| “ | Term of Superior Judges. | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | Senate Constitutional Amendment 2 adding section 6 ½ to article VI of constitution making term of office of superior judges twelve years except for judges elected to fill unexpired terms. Declares them subject to recall, impeachment and removal provisions relating to judges. | ” |
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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