California Proposition 6, Gambling Regulation Initiative (1950)
| California Proposition 6 | |
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| Election date November 7, 1950 | |
| Topic Gambling | |
Status Defeated | |
| Type Constitutional amendment | Origin Citizens |
California Proposition 6 was on the ballot as an initiated constitutional amendment in California on November 7, 1950. It was defeated.
A “yes” vote supported allowing gambling in licensed establishments and creating a five-person state commission to regulate, tax, and license such gambling. |
A “no” vote opposed allowing gambling in licensed establishments and creating a five-person state commission to regulate, tax, and license such gambling. |
Election results
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California Proposition 6 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 789,297 | 22.78% | ||
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2,675,641 | 77.22% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 6 was as follows:
| “ | Legalizing and Licensing Gambling. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | Adds Article XXXII to Constitution. Permits wagering and gambling in licensed establishments. Creates five-man state commission empowered to license and supervise pari-mutuel betting at tracks, off-track bookmaking, wagering on athletic and skill contests, and gambling games and devices. Authorizes commission to operate or license gaming, lotteries, etc. Imposes percentage taxes on money wagered, revenue to be deposited in pension and welfare fund for payment of aged and blind aid allowances. Names first members of commission, future members to be elected. Continues licensing authority of Horse Racing Board. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
In California, the number of signatures required for an initiated constitutional amendment is equal to 8 percent of the votes cast at the preceding gubernatorial election. For initiated amendments filed in 1950, at least 204,672 valid signatures were required.
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