California Proposition 7, Aid from Natural Disasters Amendment (June 1980)
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Origin |
California Proposition 7 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in California on June 3, 1980. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported establishing that the state and political subdivisions may provide aid for clearing debris, natural materials, and wreckage from private lands and waters if the president of the United States has declared a major disaster in the area where such aid is needed and if the aid is eligible for federal reimbursement. |
A “no” vote opposed establishing that the state and political subdivisions may provide aid for clearing debris, natural materials, and wreckage from private lands and waters if the president of the United States has declared a major disaster in the area where such aid is needed and if the aid is eligible for federal reimbursement. |
Election results
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California Proposition 7 |
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4,986,629 | 82.93% | ||
| No | 1,026,516 | 17.07% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 7 was as follows:
| “ | Disaster Assistance | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | DISASTER ASSISTANCE. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Specifically provides that nothing in the Constitution shall prohibit the state, or any of its subdivisions or local governments, from providing aid to persons for the purpose of clearing debris, natural materials, and wreckage from private lands and waters deposited thereon during a major disaster or emergency declared by the President. Such aid must be found to be in the public interest and its cost eligible for federal reimbursement. Recipient must indemnify public entity from any claim against it arising from rendering such aid. Fiscal impact on state or local governments: No direct state or local costs. | ” |
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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Footnotes
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