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California Proposition 9, Fair Political Practices Commission and Election and Campaign Policies Initiative (June 1974)
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| Topic Ballot measure process and Campaign finance |
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| Type Initiated state statute |
Origin |
California Proposition 9 was on the ballot as an initiated state statute in California on June 4, 1974. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported this ballot initiative to:
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A “no” vote opposed this ballot initiative to create the five-member Fair Political Practices Commission; limit campaign expenditures for candidates and ballot measure committees; require lobbyists to register with the California Secretary of State; prohibit contributions from lobbyists to candidates; and provide that the Legislative Analyst writes the analysis of ballot measures in the voter pamphlet, among other changes. |
Election results
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California Proposition 9 |
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3,224,765 | 69.84% | ||
| No | 1,392,783 | 30.16% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 9 was as follows:
| “ | Financial Disclosures and Limitations Affecting Political Campaigns, Public Officials and Lobbyists — Other Matters. Initiative. | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
| “ | Requires reports of receipts and expenditures in campaigns for state and local offices and ballot measures. Limits expenditures for statewide candidates and measures. Prohibits public officials from participating in governmental decisions affecting their "financial interests." Requires disclosure of certain assets and income by certain public officials. Requires "lobbyists" to register and file reports showing receipts and expenditures in lobbying activities. Creates Fair Political Practices Commission. Revises ballot pamphlet requirements. Provides criminal and civil sanctions for violations. Enacts and repeals statutes on other miscellaneous and above matters. If the proposed initiative is adopted, undefined additional financing from state sources will be required in the amounts of $930,000 for fiscal year 1974-75, $1,630,000 in each subsequent fiscal year in which a general election is held and $1,100,000 in each fiscal year in which no general election is held. | ” |
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 state statute is equal to 5 percent. For initiated statutes filed in 1974, at least 325,504 valid signatures were required.
See also
External links
Footnotes
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