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Proposition 58

California Statewide • 2004 •  Legislative Referendum 

Passed

Result: 71.2% yes, 28.8% no

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This measure amended California's constitution to require the state to maintain a balanced budget by prohibiting expenditures from exceeding revenues in any fiscal year. It established constitutional requirements for fiscal responsibility in state government spending.

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