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Proposition 12

California Statewide • 1978 •  Legislative Referendum 

Failed

Result: 38.1% yes, 61.9% no

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This measure would have prohibited California constitutional officers, legislators, and judges from receiving salary increases during their current terms of office. It aimed to prevent elected and appointed officials from benefiting financially from pay raises while serving in their existing positions.

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