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Proposition 17

California Statewide • 1940 •  Legislative Referendum 

Failed

Result: 41.5% yes, 58.5% no

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This ballot measure would have allowed the state and local governments in California to purchase personal liability insurance for their officers, agents, and employees. The measure would have provided legal authority for public entities to use public funds to protect their workers from personal financial liability arising from their official duties.

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