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Missouri Amendment 3, Authorization of Bingo Measure (1980)
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| Topic Gambling policy |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Missouri Amendment 3 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Missouri on November 4, 1980. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported amending the Missouri State Constitution to authorize organizations to conduct bingo games, subject to certain restrictions. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the Missouri State Constitution to authorize organizations to conduct bingo games, subject to certain restrictions. |
Election results
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Missouri Amendment 3 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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1,338,272 | 71.50% | ||
| No | 533,458 | 28.50% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Amendment 3 was as follows:
| “ | Amendment No. 3- (Submitted by the 80th General Assembly First Regular Session) General Assembly may authorize by law that religious, charitable, fraternal, service, or veteran organization may conduct a game commonly known as bingo, subject to certain restrictions. Requires enabling legislation by the General Assembly before implementation. | ” |
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the Missouri Constitution
A simple majority vote is required during one legislative session for the Missouri General Assembly to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 82 votes in the Missouri House of Representatives and 18 votes in the Missouri State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.
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