Proposition Summary

Legislative Constitutional Amendment. Gives Legislature power to provide for payment of workmen's compensation award to state on death, arising out of and in course of employment, of employee without dependents. Permits such awards to be used for extra subsequent injury compensation. Financial impact: If implemented, would decrease state costs approximately $1,800,000 per year.

Proposition Number

13

Year

1972

Document Type

Proposition

Pass/Fail

Pass

Popular Vote Results

Y: 5632332; A: 72.6; N: 2121053; B: 27.4

Election Type

General Election

Proposition Type

Senate Constitutional Amendment

Relevant Case

Travelers Ins. Co. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Bd.: 138 Cal. App. 3d 244: 187 Cal. Rptr. 838, 1982; Travelers Ins. Co. v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Bd.: 123 Cal. App. 3d 188: 176 Cal. Rptr. 456, 1981

Code Sections Affected

Amended Cal. Const. art. XX, section 21

For Author

Donald L. Grunsky, State Senator, 17th District; Frank Murphy, Jr., Assemblyman, 31st District

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