Missouri 1928 ballot measures
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In 1928, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in Missouri on November 6.
- One of the measures were initiated constitutional amendment.
- One of the measures were initiated state statutes.
- One of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved one (33%) and rejected two (66%) measures.
On the ballot
November 6, 1928
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Salaries | Amend the Missouri State Constitution to increase General Assembly members' compensation, regulate their expenses and sessions, adjust state revenue provisions, set July 1 as the fiscal year's start, outline appropriation procedures, and repeal certain sections |
|
446,063 (42%) |
620,367 (58%) |
|
| Proposition 2 | Public retirement funds; Law enforcement | Enact a law to establish a police pension system for cities with at least 500,000 inhabitants, funded by officer salary assessments, fees, donations, and public funds, and provide benefits to veteran, disabled, and deceased officers' families |
|
535,535 (48%) |
576,169 (52%) |
|
| Proposition 3 | Highways; Bonds | Authorize a bond issue of $75,000,000 to fund construction of state highways |
|
670,299 (57%) |
503,861 (43%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Missouri
- Types of ballot measures in Missouri
- List of Missouri ballot measures
- 1928 ballot measures
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