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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 6Ch. 6.5Art. 4§ 13104 Bond Resolution Referendum Process

§ 13104 Bond Resolution Referendum Process

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§ 13104 Bond Resolution Referendum Process

Key Takeaways

  • •If the board passes a rule, they have to tell everyone by posting it twice.
  • •People have 60 days after the second post to say they want a vote on it.
  • •At least 3% of the voters who voted in the last big election must sign the request for a vote.
  • •If enough people ask for a vote, the rule won’t happen unless most voters say yes.

Example

The school board decides to build a new gym and posts the plan twice in the newspaper. Some parents don’t like the idea and want everyone in the town to vote on it.

The parents have 60 days after the second newspaper post to collect signatures. If they get at least 3% of the voters from the last election to sign, the gym won’t be built unless the town votes and says yes.

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

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§ 13104 Bond Resolution Referendum Process

Upon any such resolution taking effect subject to the right of referendum, pursuant to this article, the board shall cause the same to be published in the manner provided for the publication of notices. At any time within 60 days after the date of the second such publication a referendary petition, signed by voters in number equal to at least 3 percent of the total vote cast, as defined in Section 11507, demanding the submission of such resolution to a vote of the voters of the district for their assent to the issuance of the proposed bonds, may be filed with the secretary. Upon presentation to the secretary of a referendary petition, the resolution which is the subject thereof shall be of no effect unless and until it has been assented to by the voters. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

resolutionreferendary petitiontotal vote castvoters

Related Statutes

  • § 13105 Bond Issuance Voter Approval
  • § 13106 Bondholder Contract Enforcement
  • § 13107 District Voter Approval Process
  • § 12854 Bond Referendum Petition Process
  • § 13101 Bond Issuance Preliminary Resolution

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 13104.
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