Missouri 2008 ballot measures

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Three ballot initiatives and two legislatively referred ballot propositions, for a total of five ballot measures, appeared on the November 4, 2008 ballot in Missouri. All five were approved by voters.

For information on other citizen initiatives that attempted but failed to make the ballot, see Missouri 2008 citizen initiatives.

National overview

Certified for the November ballot

Type Title Subject Description Status
LR Constitutional Amendment 1 Use of English language Establish English as the official language of all governmental meetings where policy is discussed or decided. Approved
LR Constitutional Amendment 4 Storm water control Amends constitution relating to storm water control finance provisions Approved
CSS Proposition A Gaming Taxes & School Funding Provides new revenues for schools by increasing the state tax on casinos to 21% and eliminating Missouri's current $500 loss limit for individual gambling losses Approved
CSS Proposition B Health care Creates a Missouri Quality Homecare Council to recruiting, training, and stabilizing the home care workforce Approved
CSS Proposition C Business Regulations Requires utility companies to use an increased amount on renewable energy Approved

Filed signatures but failed to make November ballot

Type Title Subject Description Status
CICA Eminent Domain Initiative Amendment to Article I Eminent Domain Prohibit the government from taking private property, via eminent domain, for private use Lawsuit filed but withdrawn
CICA Eminent Domain Initiative Amendment to Article VI Eminent Domain Prohibit the use of eminent domain to acquire and resell property found to be blighted, substandard, or unsanitary Lawsuit filed but withdrawn

Failed legislative referrals

Type Title Subject Description Status
LR Missouri Voter ID Amendment (2008) Voter requirement Requires voters to have a valid photo ID Never voted on by the Senate before session ended for the year. Will not appear on ballot.
LR Judicial Taxation Ban Tax reform Prohibits judges from raising, restricting or imposing taxes Approved in the House

To see all citizen initiatives proposed for 2008, including ones that failed to make the ballot, see Missouri 2008 citizen initiatives.

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