§ 101289 Bond Election Petition Process

Public Utilities Code·California

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This law says that if enough people sign a petition asking for a vote on borrowing money (by selling bonds) for a specific project, the local government must hold a special election to let voters decide.

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•People can ask for a vote on borrowing money for big projects.
•The government must hold a special election if enough people sign the petition.
•Only voters in that area get to decide in the election.

Example

A group of parents wants a new school building in their town.

If they get enough signatures on a petition, the town must hold a vote so everyone can decide whether to borrow money for the new school.

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§ 101289 Bond Election Petition Process

Upon receiving a petition so executed by the required number of signers, the board shall provide by ordinance for the submission of the proposition of incurring a bonded indebtedness for the purpose set forth in the petition to the voters of the district at a special bond election held for that purpose. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1161.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

petition bonded indebtedness special bond election

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 101289.

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