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Proposition 2

California Statewide • 1950 •  Legislative Referendum 

Passed

Result: 68.6% yes, 31.4% no

AI-generated plain-language summary

This 1950 California ballot measure amended the state constitution to prohibit naming specific individuals to public offices through constitutional amendments or laws. The measure established that public positions must be filled through established appointment or election processes rather than being directly designated to particular persons in legislation.

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