Missouri Proposition 8, Tax Exemption for Religious Properties and Incomes Initiative (1924)
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| Topic Property tax exemptions and Religion-related policy |
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| Type Initiated constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Missouri Proposition 8 was on the ballot as an initiated constitutional amendment in Missouri on November 4, 1924. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported authorizing an exemption from taxation on property used for religious worship or nonprofit work. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing an exemption from taxation on property used for religious worship or nonprofit work. |
Election results
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 427,691 | 48.12% | ||
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461,031 | 51.88% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 8 was as follows:
| “ | Proposition No. 8- By initiative petition providing for the exemption from taxation of certain property used exclusively for religious worship, and property including endowments or income used exclusively for educational or charitable purposes or for agriculture or horticultural societies not formed for profit. | ” |
Path to the ballot
An initiated constitutional amendment is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that amends a state's constitution. Eighteen (18) states allow citizens to initiate constitutional amendments.
In Missouri, the number of signatures required for an initiated constitutional amendment is based on the number of votes cast for governor in the state's most recent gubernatorial election. In two-thirds of Missouri's congressional districts, proponents must collect signatures equal to 8% of the gubernatorial vote for initiated constitutional amendments. A simple majority vote is required for voter approval.
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