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Proposition 16

California Statewide • 1974 •  Legislative Referendum 

Failed

Result: 42.1% yes, 57.9% no

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This 1974 California ballot measure would have allowed the University of California system to charge tuition to students, ending the state's policy of providing tuition-free education at UC campuses. The measure failed with 42.1% of voters supporting the change.

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