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California Proposition 8, Motor Vehicle Fees Referendum (1928)
| California Proposition 8 | |
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| Election date November 6, 1928 | |
| Topic Transportation | |
Status Approved | |
| Type Referendum | Origin Citizens |
California Proposition 8 was on the ballot as a veto referendum in California on November 6, 1928. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported upholding the Act passed by the state legislature, which was designed to increase fees for electric motor vehicles using pneumatic tires to transport passengers or property and double fees for non-electric vehicles. |
A “no” vote supported repealing the Act passed by the state legislature, which was designed to increase fees for electric motor vehicles using pneumatic tires to transport passengers or property and double fees for non-electric vehicles. |
Election results
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California Proposition 8 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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936,695 | 71.94% | ||
| No | 365,309 | 28.06% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 8 was as follows:
| “ | Motor Vehicle Registration Fees | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | Act of Legislature submitted to electors by referendum. Amends Section 77 of "California Vehicle Act." Increases the amount of the registration fee to be paid for electric motor vehicles and vehicles (including trailers and semi-trailers) equipped wholly with pneumatic tires, and designed, used or maintained primarily for transporting passengers for hire or for transporting property; graduates such fees on a weight basis; doubles those fees for vehicles, other than electric, not so equipped. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
In California, the number of signatures required for a veto referendum is equal to 5 percent of the votes cast at the preceding gubernatorial election. For veto referendums filed in 1928, at least 57,206 valid signatures were required. Proponents of the veto referendum had 90 days from the date that the bill was signed to collect signatures.
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