Missouri 1968 ballot measures
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In 1968, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in Missouri. On August 6, voters decided on one measure. On November 5, voters decided on two measures.
- Three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved two (66%) and rejected one (33%) measures.
On the ballot
August 6, 1968
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Executive officials | Expand the gubernatorial line of succession to include the secretary of state, state auditor, state treasurer, and attorney general, and establish a board to determine the governor’s ability to serve, with the Supreme Court resolving disputes |
|
469,776 (76%) |
146,890 (24%) |
November 5, 1968
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Bonds | Decrease the voter approval thresholds for municipal bonds, allowing a 60% approval for general obligation bonds and a majority for revenue bonds, and expand the purposes for which municipalities can issue bonds to include sewer systems, stadiums, exhibition halls, and bridges |
|
599,434 (50%) |
609,612 (50%) |
|
| Amendment 2 | Legislature; Taxes | Allow the General Assembly to define taxable income based on United States laws while making exceptions or modifications and grants it authority to set the tax rate |
|
616,856 (55%) |
497,068 (45%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Missouri
- Types of ballot measures in Missouri
- List of Missouri ballot measures
- 1968 ballot measures
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