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California Proposition 4, State Park Land Bond Measure (1928)
| California Proposition 4 | |
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| Election date November 6, 1928 | |
| Topic Forests and parks | |
Status Approved | |
| Type Bond issue | Origin State Legislature |
California Proposition 4 was on the ballot as a bond issue in California on November 6, 1928. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported allowing for the issuance of bonds up to $6,000,000 for the acquisition of land and properties in California for state parks and establishing the terms of such bonds. |
A “no” vote opposed allowing for the issuance of bonds up to $6,000,000 for the acquisition of land and properties in California for state parks and establishing the terms of such bonds. |
Election results
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California Proposition 4 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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975,979 | 73.77% | ||
| No | 346,998 | 26.23% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 4 was as follows:
| “ | Approving California State Park Bonds Act | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | Senate Constitutional Amendment 33. Adds Section 7 to Article XVI of Constitution. Approves and validates California State Park Bonds Act passed by the Legislature in 1927 and approved by the Governor; authorizes and directs the issuance and sale of $6,000,000 State bonds, and the use of the proceeds thereof, all as provided in said act, to provide a fund to be used for the acquisition of lands and other properties in California for state park purposes; declares section self-executing but permits legislation in furtherance thereof. | ” |
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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Footnotes
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