Missouri 1918 ballot measures
In 1920, voters decided on nine statewide ballot measures in Missouri on November 5.
- Three of the measures were initiated constitutional amendment.
- Six of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved zero (0%) and rejected nine (100%) measures.
On the ballot
November 5, 1918
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Public education funding; Property taxes | Allow school districts, with voter approval, to increase the property tax levy for school purposes from a maximum of 65 cents to 100 cents per $100 of assessed valuation |
|
90,637 (23%) |
297,118 (77%) |
|
| Amendment 2 | Public education funding; Property taxes | Amend the Missouri State Constitution to impact school revenue |
|
93,392 (24%) |
289,269 (76%) |
|
| Amendment 3 | Local government; Property taxes; Transportation | Allow county courts to levy up to 75 cents per $100 of assessed valuation for road and bridge purposes |
|
94,142 (25%) |
287,488 (75%) |
|
| Amendment 4 | Property taxes; Transportation | Enact a state property tax of 10 cents per $100 of assessed valuation to fund the construction and maintenance of public roads |
|
81,610 (22%) |
293,101 (78%) |
|
| Amendment 5 | Utilities; Drinking water; Transportation; Debt limits | Allow cities with populations between 2,000 and 30,000 to incur additional indebtedness for street and roadway improvements, waterworks, and electric lights |
|
88,246 (24%) |
286,886 (76%) |
|
| Amendment 6 | Alcohol | Prohibit the manufacture of alcohol except for medicinal, scientific, or mechanical purposes |
|
223,618 (43%) |
297,582 (57%) |
|
| Amendment 7 | Housing | Create the Homestead Loan Fund |
|
102,452 (26%) |
290,207 (74%) |
|
| Amendment 8 | Property taxes | Restructure the state tax system to derive public revenue from the unimproved value of land |
|
80,725 (18%) |
373,220 (82%) |
|
| Amendment 9 | Local government | Authorize cities with a population of 100,000 inhabitants or more to create special charters |
|
95,197 (25%) |
280,839 (75%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Missouri
- Types of ballot measures in Missouri
- List of Missouri ballot measures
- 1918 ballot measures
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