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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 6Ch. 6.5Art. 4§ 13107 District Voter Approval Process

§ 13107 District Voter Approval Process

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§ 13107 District Voter Approval Process

Key Takeaways

  • •The school board can ask voters to approve big decisions.
  • •They can do this during regular elections or call a special vote.
  • •The vote must follow the usual election rules unless the law says otherwise.
  • •The board has to make sure the vote happens and count the results.

Example

The school board wants to build a new playground but needs money. They ask voters to approve spending extra money on it.

The board passes a rule to put the playground plan on the next election ballot. People in the district vote yes or no. If most say yes, the board can go ahead and build it.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 13107 District Voter Approval Process

The board at any time may adopt a resolution providing for submission to the voters of the district of the proposition of assenting to any proposed action of the board in any case where such assent is required or permitted by the terms of this chapter, or in any case where the board may deem such submission to be desirable. Such resolution may provide for such submission at any specified regular district election, or at any special election. Such resolution and such election shall, except to the extent otherwise provided in this chapter, conform to the requirements of Article 1, Chapter 7, of this division. The board shall do, or cause to be done, any and all things necessary to make such submission at the election indicated by its resolution and to determine and certify the result thereof. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

boardresolutionsubmission to the votersproposition of assentingregular district electionspecial electionArticle 1, Chapter 7

Related Statutes

  • § 13105 Bond Issuance Voter Approval
  • § 13103 Bond Issuance Referendum Rights
  • § 13104 Bond Resolution Referendum Process
  • § 13106 Bondholder Contract Enforcement
  • § 13136 Bondholder Rights Waiver

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 13107.
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