Missouri 1936 ballot measures
In 1936, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Missouri on November 3.
- Two of the measures were initiated constitutional amendment.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved three (75%) and rejected one (25%) measures.
On the ballot
November 3, 1936
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Amendment 1 | Salaries | Authorize a salary of $125 per month and $1 per 10 miles traveled for General Assembly members |
|
482,169 (42%) |
654,224 (58%) |
|
Amendment 2 | Public retirement funds | Authorize pensions for firemen and for their families |
|
642,458 (56%) |
509,699 (44%) |
|
Amendment 3 | Teachers; Public retirement funds | Authorize public funds to be used for retirement, disability, or death benefits for individuals employed in educational services |
|
659,034 (56%) |
515,046 (44%) |
|
Amendment 4 | Administrative powers; Forestry; Game and fish commissions; Administrative organization | Establish the Missouri Conservation Commission |
|
879,213 (71%) |
351,962 (29%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Missouri
- Types of ballot measures in Missouri
- List of Missouri ballot measures
- 1936 ballot measures
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