Proposition Summary

Permits greyhound racing and pari-mutuel wagering thereon in counties having population over 175,000. Establishes board to license racing and wagering in accordance with this measure and regulations the board may prescribe. Authorizes 74 racing days per rear in Los Angeles County and in San Francisco Metropolitan area, 25 days in other counties. Provides 8 per cent of all sums wagered he retained by pari-mutuel pool operator, 4 per cent be paid to fund for pursuing claims of veterans against the United States or this State, and for Veterans' rehabilitation. Provides penalties for violating act.

Proposition Number

2

Year

1946

Document Type

Proposition

Pass/Fail

Fail

Popular Vote Results

Y: 570688; A: 23.0; N: 1907826; B: 77.0

Election Type

General Election

Proposition Type

Initiative

For Author

Charles P. Ash, Department Commander, Veterans of Foreign Wars; Dr. John L. Murphy, Past Commander, Zane Irwin Post 93, American Legion; Lloyd F. Oleson, State Commander, Disabled American Veterans.

Against Author

H. E. Dillinger, Senator, 9th District; James W. Fifield, Jr., Pastor First Congregational Church, Los Angeles

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