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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 5Art. 8§ 37651 Municipal Hospital Establishment Petition

§ 37651 Municipal Hospital Establishment Petition

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§ 37651 Municipal Hospital Establishment Petition

Key Takeaways

  • •If 15% of voters in a city sign a petition, the city leaders can ask everyone to vote on whether to build a city hospital.
  • •The vote can happen during a regular election or a special one.
  • •The city leaders don’t have to do this—they can choose whether or not to put it to a vote.

Example

A group of people in a town collects signatures from 15% of the voters asking for a new city hospital.

The city leaders can then decide to let everyone in the town vote on whether to build the hospital or not.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 37651 Municipal Hospital Establishment Petition

Upon receiving a petition signed by 15 percent of the city electors, the legislative body may submit to the electors at a general or special election the question whether a municipal hospital shall be established in the city. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 79.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

petitionhospitalelectionquestion

Related Statutes

  • § 37601 Municipal Hospital Establishment Petition
  • § 37659 Hospital Bond Financing Authority
  • § 23722 County Charter Amendment Process
  • § 57116 City Incorporation Election Rules
  • § 23701 County Charter Commission Elections

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 37651.
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