Missouri 1956 ballot measures
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In 1956, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Missouri. On January 24, voters decided on one measure. On November 6, voters decided on three measures.
- Four of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved two (50%) and rejected two (50%) measures.
On the ballot
January 24, 1956
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Public assistance; Public education funding; Bonds | Issue $75 million in bonds to construct and maintain state eleemosynary and educational institutions |
|
114,570 (71%) |
46,609 (29%) |
November 6, 1956
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Salaries; Legislative processes | Revise legislative session dates, expense allowance of legislators, and authorize legislation to set legislators' salaries |
|
357,333 (35%) |
664,251 (65%) |
|
| Amendment 2 | Property taxes; Transportation | Allow counties to levy a tax up to $0.50 per $100 valuation for roads and bridges, with an additional $0.35 if approved by voters |
|
401,647 (40%) |
613,015 (60%) |
|
| Amendment 3 | Tax administration | Authorize excess State Funds to be invested in short term United States obligations or interest bearing time deposit |
|
722,774 (71%) |
295,259 (29%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Missouri
- Types of ballot measures in Missouri
- List of Missouri ballot measures
- 1956 ballot measures
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