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Proposition 144

California Statewide • 1990 •  Legislative Referendum 

Failed

Result: 40.4% yes, 59.6% no

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This measure would have authorized the state to issue $450 million in general obligation bonds to finance the construction of new state prison facilities. The bonds would have been repaid through the state's general fund over time with interest.

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