Missouri 1960 ballot measures
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In 1960, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Missouri on November 8.
- Four of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved four (100%) and rejected zero (0%) measures.
On the ballot
November 8, 1960
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Government continuity | Authorize the convening of the legislature with a temporary succession of all public officers in the state of disaster caused by an enemy attack |
|
932,821 (79%) |
245,143 (21%) |
|
| Amendment 2 | Salaries; Legislative processes | Allow the Legislature to set member salaries by law, provides travel and expense reimbursements, and extends regular legislative sessions until July 15, with bill consideration ending June 30 |
|
576,104 (51%) |
549,762 (49%) |
|
| Amendment 3 | Restricted-use funds; Parks | Authorize the extension of the special park fund and the spending of the fund on historical sites and state parks |
|
730,554 (67%) |
366,614 (33%) |
|
| Amendment 4 | Ballot measures; Local government; Economic investment; Debt limits | Allow municipalities in counties with under 400,000 people to incur debt (up to 10% of taxable property value) by a two-thirds vote or issue revenue bonds by a four-sevenths vote to develop industrial plants for private leasing |
|
553,003 (51%) |
541,437 (49%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Missouri
- Types of ballot measures in Missouri
- List of Missouri ballot measures
- 1960 ballot measures
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