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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 9Ch. 7Art. 1§ 96411 Bond Approval Voter Threshold

§ 96411 Bond Approval Voter Threshold

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§ 96411 Bond Approval Voter Threshold

Key Takeaways

  • •To approve issuing bonds, at least two-thirds (2/3) of the voters must vote 'yes'.
  • •This rule applies to elections where people vote on whether to issue bonds.
  • •If fewer than 2/3 vote 'yes', the bonds cannot be issued.

Example

A town votes on whether to issue bonds to build a new school.

If 100 people vote, at least 67 must vote 'yes' for the bonds to be approved. If only 60 vote 'yes', the bonds cannot be issued.

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

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§ 96411 Bond Approval Voter Threshold

The votes of two-thirds (2/3) of all the voters voting on the proposition at the election are required to authorize the issuance of bonds under this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

issuancepropositionelection

Related Statutes

  • § 40236 Bond Approval Voter Threshold
  • § 50236 Bond Issuance Voter Approval
  • § 70236 Bond Approval Voter Threshold
  • § 90611 Bond Approval Voter Threshold
  • § 98317 Bond Approval Voter Threshold

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 96411.
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