Missouri 1955 ballot measures
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← 1952
In 1955, voters decided on two statewide ballot measures in Missouri on October 4.
- The two ballot measures were legislatively referred state statutes.
- Both were approved.
On the ballot
October 4, 1955
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Referendum 1 | Public education funding; Tobacco; Tobacco tax | Refer a law that enacts a tax of one mill per cigarette to fund the State School Moneys Fund |
|
230,851 (71%) |
95,717 (29%) |
|
| Referendum 2 | Public education funding; Property taxes; Teachers | Enact the Foundation Plan, a proposed state education funding law |
|
247,639 (77%) |
74,286 (23%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Missouri
- Types of ballot measures in Missouri
- List of Missouri ballot measures
- 1955 ballot measures
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