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Proposition 16

California Statewide • 1914 •  Legislative Referendum 

Failed

Result: 45.8% yes, 54.2% no

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This measure would have allowed the state and local governments to condemn private property for public purposes through eminent domain proceedings. It would have established legal procedures for government acquisition of private land when deemed necessary for public use, with compensation to property owners.

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