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Proposition 19

California Statewide • 1938 •  Legislative Referendum 

Failed

Result: 21.4% yes, 78.6% no

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This measure would have prohibited the state and local governments from lending or giving public money, credit, or property to private individuals, corporations, or associations, with limited exceptions for public purposes. It would have required strict constitutional restrictions on the use of public funds to assist private entities.

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