Missouri Amendment 12, Revise Taxation Limit and Revolving Funds Measure (February 1924)
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| Topic Local government finance and taxes and Revenue and spending limits |
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| Type Constitutional convention referral |
Origin |
Missouri Amendment 12 was on the ballot as a constitutional convention referral in Missouri on February 26, 1924. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported amending the Missouri State Constitution to revise limitations of taxing power and allows cities to utilize revolving funds to finance local improvements. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the Missouri State Constitution to revise limitations of taxing power and allows cities to utilize revolving funds to finance local improvements. |
Election results
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Missouri Amendment 12 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 139,704 | 41.95% | ||
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193,317 | 58.05% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Amendment 12 was as follows:
| “ | Amendment No. 12- Article X.- Revenue and Taxation.- To substitute revised and amended Article X for present Article X and all sections thereof except Section 4 and 18:- Relates to limitations of taxing power and authorizes cities to finance local improvements through the creation of revolving funds. | ” |
Path to the ballot
On August 2, 1921, voters approved a constitutional convention question. The convention convened on May 16, 1922, and adjourned on November 6, 1923. It was composed of two delegates from each of the 34 senatorial districts, along with 15 delegates elected at large. Rather than drafting an entirely new constitution, the convention decided to propose a series of 21 separate amendments.[1]
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