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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 14Ch. 7Art. 1§ 102503 Election Proposition Timing Limits

§ 102503 Election Proposition Timing Limits

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§ 102503 Election Proposition Timing Limits

This law says if voters say 'no' to a proposal, the same or very similar proposal can't be voted on again for six months. But if enough people sign a petition, they can have another vote sooner.

Key Takeaways

  • •If voters reject a proposal, the same idea can't be voted on again for six months.
  • •A petition signed by 15% of voters can allow another vote sooner.
  • •The 15% is based on how many people voted in the last governor election in that area.

Example

A school district asks voters to approve a new tax to build a school. The voters say no.

The school district can't ask the same question again for six months. But if 15% of the voters sign a petition, they can have another vote sooner.

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§ 102503 Election Proposition Timing Limits

If any proposition is defeated by the electors, the board shall not call another election on a substantially similar proposition to be held within six months after the prior election. If a petition requesting submission of such a proposition, signed by 15 percent of the district electors, as shown by the votes cast for all candidates for governor within the district at the last gubernatorial election, is filed with the board, it may call an election before the expiration of six months. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1374.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

propositionsubstantially similar propositionsix monthspetition15 percent of the district electors

Related Statutes

  • § 100402 Election Proposition Timing Limits
  • § 105202 Election Proposition Waiting Period
  • § 103502 Election Proposition Timing Limits
  • § 30902 Election Proposition Timing Limits
  • § 40237 Bond Election Retry Limits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 102503.
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