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HomeWater CodeDiv. 11Pt. 4Ch. 4§ 21925 Bond Election Authorization Process

§ 21925 Bond Election Authorization Process

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§ 21925 Bond Election Authorization Process

Key Takeaways

  • •The board can decide to hold a vote about issuing bonds (like borrowing money for big projects).
  • •People can also ask for this vote by signing a petition if they own land or are voters.
  • •The petition needs either most landowners (by number and land value) or at least 500 people (with some landowners covering 20% of land value).

Example

A town wants to build a new school but needs money. The board decides to ask voters if they agree to borrow money by issuing bonds.

The board can call for a vote on this. Or, if 500 people sign a petition (including some big landowners), the vote must happen.

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

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§ 21925 Bond Election Authorization Process

After an order determining the amount of bonds which should be issued, the board shall call a bond election to submit to the voters a proposal of whether or not bonds in the amount determined in the order should be authorized when either: (a) The board so determines. (b) The board receives a petition requesting the election signed by either: (1) A majority in number of the holders of title to land who are also the holders of title to a majority in value of all of the land. (2) Five hundred or more persons, each of whom is either an elector or a holder of title to land and which petitioners include the holders of title to not less than 20 per cent in value of all of the land. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 372.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

bond electionholders of title to land20 per cent in value

Related Statutes

  • § 21926 Bond Election Notice Requirements
  • § 21927 Bond Election Notice Requirements
  • § 21928 Bond Election Multiple Proposals
  • § 21931 Bond Election Voting Method
  • § 21933 Bond Election Approval Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 21925.
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