California Proposition 7, Water Conservation Amendment (1928)
| California Proposition 7 | |
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| Election date November 6, 1928 | |
| Topic Water | |
Status Approved | |
| Type Constitutional amendment | Origin State legislature |
California Proposition 7 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in California on November 6, 1928. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported requiring "water resources be beneficially used", limiting "waste or unreasonable use or unreasonable method of use", and requiring conservation of water to protect public welfare. |
A “no” vote opposed requiring "water resources be beneficially used", limiting "waste or unreasonable use or unreasonable method of use", and requiring conservation of water to protect public welfare. |
Election results
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California Proposition 7 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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913,125 | 77.17% | ||
| No | 270,163 | 22.83% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 7 was as follows:
| “ | Water | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | Assembly Constitutional Amendment 27. Adds Section 3 to Article XIV of Constitution. Declares general welfare requires water resources be beneficially used, and waste or unreasonable use or unreasonable method of use prevented, and requires conservation for public welfare. Declares right in stream or water course limited to water reasonably required for beneficial use, riparian rights attaching to flow required therefor, and shall not extend to waste or unreasonable use or unreasonable method of use or of diversion. Appropriator or riparian owner lawfully entitled to water not to be deprived thereof. Declares section self-executing and permits legislation in furtherance. | ” |
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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