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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 7Ch. 5Art. 1§ 16816 Bond Approval Voter Requirement

§ 16816 Bond Approval Voter Requirement

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§ 16816 Bond Approval Voter Requirement

Key Takeaways

  • •To pass a special vote (like for school or city projects), at least two-thirds of the people voting must say 'yes'.
  • •If not enough people say 'yes', the project doesn’t get the money it needs.
  • •This rule is for big decisions, like building new schools or fixing roads.

Example

A town wants to build a new park and needs money, so they ask people to vote.

If 100 people vote, at least 67 of them must say 'yes' for the park to get built. If only 60 say 'yes', the park won’t happen.

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

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§ 16816 Bond Approval Voter Requirement

The affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the electors voting upon the proposition is necessary to approve a proposition submitted under Section 16812 and to warrant the issuance of district bonds therefor. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

affirmative votetwo-thirdselectorspropositionSection 16812district bonds

Related Statutes

  • § 16803 Utility Acquisition Petition Process
  • § 16811 Public Utility Acquisition Financing
  • § 16802 Utility Acquisition Petition Process
  • § 16806 Utility Acquisition Consideration
  • § 16807 Utility Acquisition Valuation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 16816.
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