Missouri 1950 ballot measures
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1952 →
← 1948
In 1950, voters decided on two statewide ballot measures in Missouri. On April 4, voters decided on one measure. On November 7, voters decided on one measure.
- One of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures were veto referendums.
- Voters approved one (50%) and rejected one (50%) measures.
On the ballot
April 4, 1950
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Fuel taxes; Transportation | Refer a law that increases the motor fuel license tax from two to four cents per gallon to fund highway construction and maintenance, allocates part of the revenue to state rural roads based on county population and area, under the supervision of the State Highway Commission with bipartisan advisory input |
|
179,094 (25%) |
528,201 (75%) |
November 7, 1950
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Ballot measures; Public education funding; Property taxes | Authorize school taxes to be increased up to three times the limit by majority vote for two years in cities over 75,000 and one year in other districts |
|
616,337 (58%) |
451,299 (42%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Missouri
- Types of ballot measures in Missouri
- List of Missouri ballot measures
- 1950 ballot measures
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