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HomeWater CodeDiv. 21Pt. 7Ch. 2Art. 4§ 75152 Voter Approval For Bonds

§ 75152 Voter Approval For Bonds

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§ 75152 Voter Approval For Bonds

Key Takeaways

  • •If people vote to borrow money (like for a big project), at least two-thirds of the voters must say yes.
  • •If people vote on a contract, a special fee, or changing how taxes work, more than half of the voters must say yes.
  • •If enough people vote yes, the plan passes and can happen.

Example

A town wants to build a new park but needs to borrow money to do it.

The town holds a vote. If at least two-thirds of the people who vote say yes, the town can borrow the money and build the park.

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

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§ 75152 Voter Approval For Bonds

If a proposition of incurring the bonded indebtedness is approved by two-thirds of the voters voting on such proposition, or if a proposition of approving a contract, of levying a special assessment, or of changing the basis of taxation is approved by a majority of the voters voting on such proposition, such proposition has carried. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 75.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

bonded indebtednesstwo-thirds of the votersmajority of the votersspecial assessmentbasis of taxation

Related Statutes

  • § 75150 Special District Bond Election
  • § 75151 Special District Tax Basis Change
  • § 8129 County Funding For Improvements
  • § 11220 San Joaquin Water Transfer
  • § 1275 Water Application Supplemental Information

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 75152.
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