Missouri Amendment 3, Simulcasting of Horse Races Measure (1992)
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| Topic Gambling policy |
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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 3, 1992. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported amending the Missouri State Constitution to allow off-track wagering through simulcasting by licensed horse track operators. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the Missouri State Constitution to allow off-track wagering through simulcasting by licensed horse track operators. |
Election results
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Missouri Amendment 3 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 1,082,086 | 49.93% | ||
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1,085,336 | 50.07% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Amendment 3 was as follows:
| “ | Constitutional Amendment No. 3 (Proposed by the 86th General Assembly, First Regular Session) Simulcasting of horse race allowed by a licensed live horse tack operator, will permit off-track wagering if such licensee conducts live horse races at licensee's horse track for a specified minimum number of days. There would be no direct cost to the state or any political subdivision. There would be increased inducements for investors to build and operate race tracks in Missouri. | ” |
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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