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Missouri 1972 ballot measures
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← 1970
In 1972, voters decided on two statewide ballot measures in Missouri on November 7.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved two (100%) and rejected zero (0%) measures.
On the ballot
November 7, 1972
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Local government; Tax exemptions | Authorize the Missouri General Assembly to exempt certain personal and real property from taxation, provide financial relief to elderly renters, and compensate local governments for lost revenue |
|
1,241,633 (82%) |
273,213 (18%) |
|
| Amendment 2 | Legislative processes | Allow the Missouri General Assembly to prioritize bills returned by the Governor five days or less before the session ends in odd-numbered years for the next session and to reconvene for up to ten days in even-numbered years to reconsider them |
|
940,643 (75%) |
320,673 (25%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Missouri
- Types of ballot measures in Missouri
- List of Missouri ballot measures
- 1972 ballot measures
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