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Proposition 51

California Statewide • 2016 •  Initiative 

Passed

Result: 54.0% yes, 46.0% no

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This measure authorized California to issue $7 billion in general obligation bonds to fund construction, modernization, and repair of facilities for K-12 schools, community colleges, and California State University and University of California campuses. The bonds would be repaid through property taxes over approximately 35 years.

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