Missouri 1948 ballot measures
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In 1948, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in Missouri on November 2.
- Three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved one (33%) and rejected two (66%) measures.
On the ballot
November 2, 1948
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Local government; Fuel taxes; Transportation | Increase the motor vehicle fuel tax to fund road maintenance, and abolish the municipal motor vehicle fuel tax |
|
462,323 (40%) |
694,960 (60%) |
|
| Amendment 2 | Public retirement funds | Authorize cities with a population of 40,000 inhabitants or more to enact a pension for employees and their families |
|
542,414 (53%) |
480,507 (47%) |
|
| Amendment 3 | Sales taxes; Veterans | Provide a bonus of maximum $400 to Missouri residents who served in the armed force of the United States between December 7, 1941 to September 1, 1945, and which will be paid when the fund amounts to $135,000,000 funded by a 1% sales tax |
|
440,159 (41%) |
629,586 (59%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Missouri
- Types of ballot measures in Missouri
- List of Missouri ballot measures
- 1948 ballot measures
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