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Missouri 1962 ballot measures
In 1962, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in Missouri. On March 6, voters decided on one measure. On November 6, voters decided on five measures.
- One of the measures were initiated constitutional amendment.
- Five of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved one (17%) and rejected five (83%) measures.
On the ballot
March 6, 1962
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Local government; Fuel taxes; Spending | Authorize the state, counties, and cities to enact a motor fuel tax with a two-third vote |
|
380,573 (74%) |
133,001 (26%) |
November 6, 1962
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Public education funding; Property taxes | Increase the maximum tax rate for City of St. Louis school district and certain charter counties, and permit county school tax for certain charter counties |
|
292,318 (36%) |
527,611 (64%) |
|
| Amendment 2 | Administrative powers; Legislature | Allow a legislative committee to review executive department regulations and permits the General Assembly to suspend them by resolution |
|
255,981 (33%) |
510,471 (67%) |
|
| Amendment 3 | Local government | Expand charter county powers beyond city limits and allow further expansion within municipalities and political subdivisions through contracts or countywide approval by majority vote |
|
279,290 (36%) |
503,208 (64%) |
|
| Amendment 4 | Local government | Authorize the merge of St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and their municipalities (excluding school districts) into a unified government with charter authority and an initial governing framework |
|
217,744 (26%) |
633,011 (74%) |
|
| Constitutional Convention Question | Constitutional conventions | Vote on a Missouri Constitutional Convention |
|
295,972 (36%) |
519,499 (64%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Missouri
- Types of ballot measures in Missouri
- List of Missouri ballot measures
- 1962 ballot measures
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