Missouri Amendment 3, Expand Charter County Powers Measure (1962)
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| Topic Local government organization |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Missouri Amendment 3 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Missouri on November 6, 1962. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported amending the Missouri State Constitution to expand charter county powers beyond city limits and allow further expansion within municipalities and political subdivisions through contracts or countywide approval by majority vote. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the Missouri State Constitution to expand charter county powers beyond city limits and allow further expansion within municipalities and political subdivisions through contracts or countywide approval by majority vote. |
Election results
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Missouri Amendment 3 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 279,290 | 35.69% | ||
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503,208 | 64.31% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Amendment 3 was as follows:
| “ | Amendment No. 3- (Submitted by 71st General Assembly.) Enlarges charter county powers outside cities; enlarges such powers within municipalities and political subdivisions by contract therewith and in entire county by majority popular vote. | ” |
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the Missouri Constitution
A simple majority vote is required during one legislative session for the Missouri General Assembly to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 82 votes in the Missouri House of Representatives and 18 votes in the Missouri State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.
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