Missouri 1986 ballot measures
In 1986, voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in Missouri. On August 5, voters decided on five measures. On November 4, voters decided on two measures.
- Seven of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved six (86%) and rejected one (14%) measures.
On the ballot
August 5, 1986
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 2 | State executive powers; Legislative processes | Authorize any bill not signed, vetoed, or returned by the governor within the set time period will become law |
|
378,960 (54%) |
324,522 (46%) |
|
| Amendment 3 | Tax administration; Budget stabilization | Establish a cash operating reserve fund in the state treasury, and allow money transfers and investments without impacting the total state funds |
|
423,712 (61%) |
269,903 (39%) |
|
| Amendment 4 | Salaries | Limit county officials' compensation to amounts set by law or authorized authorities, with fiscal effects depending on actions taken by the General Assembly or county governments after adoption |
|
473,135 (70%) |
205,945 (30%) |
|
| Amendment 6 | Tax administration; State executive powers | Allow the state treasurer custody of state funds, allow investment of non-state funds, and authorize investment in long-term federal obligations |
|
411,294 (60%) |
274,975 (40%) |
|
| Amendment 8 | Gambling | Clarify the horse racing amendment, authorize local options, allow legal changes, and may increase the number of tracks in Missouri, potentially generating future revenues without immediate impact on state or local finances |
|
410,889 (58%) |
292,863 (42%) |
November 4, 1986
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 5 | Bonds; Local government | Authorize cities and counties to issue bonds for public improvements within a special district with the approval of a petition of two-thirds of property owners within that district, and levy a tax on district property owners to repay bonds |
|
594,117 (46%) |
687,978 (54%) |
|
| Amendment 7 | Bonds; Local government | Allow two or more Missouri municipalities, as members of a statewide commission, to jointly issue revenue bonds for construction projects |
|
665,135 (55%) |
535,932 (45%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Missouri
- Types of ballot measures in Missouri
- List of Missouri ballot measures
- 1986 ballot measures
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