2018 Initiative Petitions
Approved for Circulation in Missouri

 

Note that the text of these petitions may not constitute the full and correct text as required under Section 116.050, RSMo

 

 

Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to the General Assembly, version 1

2018-008

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Submitted by:  Sean Soendker Nicholson

Sean Soendker Nicholson
510 E 115th Ter
Kansas City, MO 64131

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on December 30, 2016.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • change process and criteria for redrawing state legislative districts during reapportionment;
  • change limits on campaign contributions that candidates for state legislature can accept from individuals or entities;
  • establish a limit on gifts that state legislators, and their employees, can accept from paid lobbyists;
  • prohibit state legislators, and their employees, from serving as paid lobbyists for a period of time;
  • prohibit political fundraising by candidates for or members of the state legislature on State property; and
  • require legislative records and proceedings to be open to the public?

State governmental entities estimate annual operating costs may increase by $189,000. Local governmental entities report no fiscal impact.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to the General Assembly, version 2

2018-009

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Submitted by:  Sean Soendker Nicholson

Sean Soendker Nicholson
510 E 115th Ter
Kansas City, MO 64131

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on December 30, 2016.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • change process and criteria for redrawing state legislative districts during reapportionment;
  • change limits on campaign contributions that candidates for state legislature can accept from individuals or entities;
  • establish a limit on gifts that state legislators, and their employees, can accept from paid lobbyists;
  • prohibit state legislators, and their employees, from serving as paid lobbyists for a period of time;
  • prohibit political fundraising by candidates for or members of the state legislature on State property; and
  • require legislative records and proceedings to be open to the public?

State governmental entities estimate annual operating costs may increase by $189,000. Local governmental entities report no fiscal impact.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to the General Assembly, version 3

2018-010

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Sean Soendker Nicholson

Sean Soendker Nicholson
510 E 115th Ter
Kansas City, MO 64131

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on December 30, 2016.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • change process and criteria for redrawing state legislative districts during reapportionment;
  • change limits on campaign contributions that candidates for state legislature can accept from individuals or entities;
  • establish a limit on gifts that state legislators, and their employees, can accept from paid lobbyists;
  • prohibit state legislators, and their employees, from serving as paid lobbyists for a period of time;
  • prohibit political fundraising by candidates for or members of the state legislature on State property; and
  • require legislative records and proceedings to be open to the public?

State governmental entities estimate annual operating costs may increase by $189,000. Local governmental entities report no fiscal impact.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to the General Assembly, version 4

2018-011

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Sean Soendker Nicholson

Sean Soendker Nicholson
510 E 115th Ter
Kansas City, MO 64131

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on December 30, 2016.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • change process and criteria for redrawing state legislative districts during reapportionment;
  • change limits on campaign contributions that candidates for state legislature can accept from individuals or entities;
  • establish a limit on gifts that state legislators, and their employees, can accept from paid lobbyists;
  • prohibit state legislators, and their employees, from serving as paid lobbyists for a period of time;
  • prohibit political fundraising by candidates for or members of the state legislature on State property; and
  • require legislative records and proceedings to be open to the public?

State governmental entities estimate annual operating costs may increase by $189,000. Local governmental entities report no fiscal impact.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to the General Assembly, version 5

2018-012

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Sean Soendker Nicholson

Sean Soendker Nicholson
510 E 115th Ter
Kansas City, MO 64131

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on December 30, 2016.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • change process and criteria for redrawing state legislative districts during reapportionment;
  • change limits on campaign contributions that candidates for state legislature can accept from individuals or entities;
  • establish a limit on gifts that state legislators, and their employees, can accept from paid lobbyists;
  • prohibit state legislators, and their employees, from serving as paid lobbyists for a period of time;
  • prohibit political fundraising by candidates for or members of the state legislature on State property; and
  • require legislative records and proceedings to be open to the public?

State governmental entities estimate annual operating costs may increase by $189,000. Local governmental entities report no fiscal impact.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to the General Assembly, version 6

2018-013

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Sean Soendker Nicholson

Sean Soendker Nicholson
510 E 115th Ter
Kansas City, MO 64131

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on December 30, 2016.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • change process and criteria for redrawing state legislative districts during reapportionment;
  • change limits on campaign contributions that candidates for state legislature can accept from individuals or entities;
  • establish a limit on gifts that state legislators, and their employees, can accept from paid lobbyists;
  • prohibit state legislators, and their employees, from serving as paid lobbyists for a period of time;
  • prohibit political fundraising by candidates for or members of the state legislature on State property; and
  • require legislative records and proceedings to be open to the public?

State governmental entities estimate annual operating costs may increase by $189,000. Local governmental entities report no fiscal impact.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to the General Assembly, version 7

2018-014

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Sean Soendker Nicholson

Sean Soendker Nicholson
510 E 115th Ter
Kansas City, MO 64131

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on December 30, 2016.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • change process and criteria for redrawing state legislative districts during reapportionment;
  • change limits on campaign contributions that candidates for state legislature can accept from individuals or entities;
  • establish a limit on gifts that state legislators, and their employees, can accept from paid lobbyists;
  • prohibit state legislators, and their employees, from serving as paid lobbyists for a period of time;
  • prohibit political fundraising by candidates for or members of the state legislature on State property; and
  • require legislative records and proceedings to be open to the public?

State governmental entities estimate annual operating costs may increase by $189,000. Local governmental entities report no fiscal impact.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to the General Assembly, version 8

2018-015

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Sean Soendker Nicholson

Sean Soendker Nicholson
510 E 115th Ter
Kansas City, MO 64131

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on December 30, 2016.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • change process and criteria for redrawing state legislative districts during reapportionment;
  • change limits on campaign contributions that candidates for state legislature can accept from individuals or entities;
  • establish a limit on gifts that state legislators, and their employees, can accept from paid lobbyists;
  • prohibit state legislators, and their employees, from serving as paid lobbyists for a period of time;
  • prohibit political fundraising by candidates for or members of the state legislature on State property; and
  • require legislative records and proceedings to be open to the public?

State governmental entities estimate annual operating costs may increase by $189,000. Local governmental entities report no fiscal impact.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 285, Relating to Earned Paid Sick Time, version 1

2018-028

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on December 30, 2016.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • allow employees as set forth in this measure to earn one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked;
  • allow employees to earn and use up to 40 hours of paid sick time per year if the employer has 15 or
    more employees and up to 24 hours per year if the employer has less than 15 employees;
  • provide process, requirements, and limits on such sick time;
  • provide penalties for any violations of this measure; and
  • allow political subdivisions to require sick leave that exceeds this measure?

State and local governments expect no direct costs from this proposal, but indicated unknown higher costs
for goods and services may result. Any change in tax revenue for state and local governments is unknown.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 285, Relating to Earned Paid Sick Time, version 2

2018-029

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on December 30, 2016.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • allow employees as set forth in this measure to earn one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked;
  • allow employees to earn and use up to 40 hours of paid sick time per year if the employer has 15 or
    more employees and up to 24 hours per year if the employer has less than 15 employees;
  • provide process, requirements, and limits on such sick time;
  • provide penalties for any violations of this measure?

State and local governments expect no direct costs from this proposal, but indicated unknown higher costs
for goods and services may result. Any change in tax revenue for state and local governments is unknown.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 285, Relating to Earned Paid Sick Time, version 3

2018-030

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on December 30, 2016.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • allow employees as set forth in this measure to earn one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked;
  • allow employees to earn and use up to 40 hours of paid sick time per year if the employer has 15 or
    more employees and up to 24 hours per year if the employer has less than 15 employees;
  • provide process, requirements, and limits on such sick time;
  • provide penalties for any violations of this measure; and
  • allow political subdivisions to require sick leave that exceeds this measure?

State and local governments expect no direct costs from this proposal, but indicated unknown higher costs
for goods and services may result. Any change in tax revenue for state and local governments is unknown.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 285, Relating to Earned Paid Sick Time, version 4

2018-031

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on December 30, 2016.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • allow employees as set forth in this measure to earn one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked;
  • allow employees to earn and use up to 40 hours of paid sick time per year if the employer has 15 or
    more employees and up to 24 hours per year if the employer has less than 15 employees;
  • provide process, requirements, and limits on such sick time;
  • provide penalties for any violations of this measure? 

State and local governments expect no direct costs from this proposal, but indicated unknown higher costs
for goods and services may result. Any change in tax revenue for state and local governments is unknown.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 285, Relating to Earned Paid Sick Time, version 5

2018-032

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on December 30, 2016.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • allow employees as set forth in this measure to earn one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked;
  • allow employees to earn and use up to 40 hours of paid sick time per year if the employer has 15 or
    more employees and up to 24 hours per year if the employer has less than 15 employees;
  • provide process, requirements, and limits on such sick time;
  • provide penalties for any violations of this measure; and
  • allow political subdivisions to require sick leave that exceeds this measure?

State and local governments expect no direct costs from this proposal, but indicated unknown higher costs
for goods and services may result. Any change in tax revenue for state and local governments is unknown.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 285, Relating to Earned Paid Sick Time, version 6

2018-033

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on December 30, 2016.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • allow employees as set forth in this measure to earn one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked;
  • allow employees to earn and use up to 40 hours of paid sick time per year if the employer has 15 or
    more employees and up to 24 hours per year if the employer has less than 15 employees;
  • provide process, requirements, and limits on such sick time;
  • provide penalties for any violations of this measure? 

State and local governments expect no direct costs from this proposal, but indicated unknown higher costs
for goods and services may result. Any change in tax revenue for state and local governments is unknown.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 285, Relating to Earned Paid Sick Time, version 7

2018-034

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on December 30, 2016.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • allow employees as set forth in this measure to earn one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked;
  • allow employees to earn and use up to 56 hours of paid sick time per year if the employer has 15 or
    more employees and up to 40 hours per year if the employer has less than 15 employees;
  • provide process, requirements, and limits on such sick time;
  • provide penalties for any violations of this measure; and
  • allow political subdivisions to require sick leave that exceeds this measure?

 

State and local governments expect no direct costs from this proposal, but indicated unknown higher costs
for goods and services may result. Any change in tax revenue for state and local governments is unknown.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 285, Relating to Earned Paid Sick Time, version 8

2018-035

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on December 30, 2016.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • allow employees as set forth in this measure to earn one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked;
  • allow employees to earn and use up to 56 hours of paid sick time per year if the employer has 15 or
    more employees and up to 40 hours per year if the employer has less than 15 employees;
  • provide process, requirements, and limits on such sick time;
  • provide penalties for any violations of this measure?

State and local governments expect no direct costs from this proposal, but indicated unknown higher costs
for goods and services may result. Any change in tax revenue for state and local governments is unknown.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 285, Relating to Earned Paid Sick Time, version 9

2018-036

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on December 30, 2016.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • allow employees as set forth in this measure to earn one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked;
  • allow employees to earn and use up to 56 hours of paid sick time per year if the employer has 15 or
    more employees and up to 40 hours per year if the employer has less than 15 employees;
  • provide process, requirements, and limits on such sick time;
  • provide penalties for any violations of this measure; and
  • allow political subdivisions to require sick leave that exceeds this measure?

State and local governments expect no direct costs from this proposal, but indicated unknown higher costs
for goods and services may result. Any change in tax revenue for state and local governments is unknown.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 285, Relating to Earned Paid Sick Time, version 10

2018-037

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on December 30, 2016.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • allow employees as set forth in this measure to earn one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked;
  • allow employees to earn and use up to 56 hours of paid sick time per year if the employer has 15 or
    more employees and up to 40 hours per year if the employer has less than 15 employees;
  • provide process, requirements, and limits on such sick time;
  • provide penalties for any violations of this measure?

 

State and local governments expect no direct costs from this proposal, but indicated unknown higher costs
for goods and services may result. Any change in tax revenue for state and local governments is unknown.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 285, Relating to Earned Paid Sick Time, version 11

2018-038

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on December 30, 2016.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • allow employees as set forth in this measure to earn one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked;
  • allow employees to earn and use up to 56 hours of paid sick time per year if the employer has 15 or
    more employees and up to 40 hours per year if the employer has less than 15 employees;
  • provide process, requirements, and limits on such sick time;
  • provide penalties for any violations of this measure; and
  • allow political subdivisions to require sick leave that exceeds this measure?

State and local governments expect no direct costs from this proposal, but indicated unknown higher costs
for goods and services may result. Any change in tax revenue for state and local governments is unknown.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 285, Relating to Earned Paid Sick Time, version 12

2018-039

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on December 30, 2016.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • allow employees as set forth in this measure to earn one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked;
  • allow employees to earn and use up to 56 hours of paid sick time per year if the employer has 15 or
    more employees and up to 40 hours per year if the employer has less than 15 employees;
  • provide process, requirements, and limits on such sick time;
  • provide penalties for any violations of this measure?

State and local governments expect no direct costs from this proposal, but indicated unknown higher costs
for goods and services may result. Any change in tax revenue for state and local governments is unknown.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article XVI, Relating to Legalizing Marijuana for Medical Purposes

2018-040

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Submitted by: Sheila Dundon

Sheila Dundon
15 N. Tenth St.
Columbia, MO 65201

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on December 30, 2016.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes, and create regulations and licensing/certification procedures for marijuana and marijuana facilities;
  • impose a 4 percent tax on the retail sale of marijuana; and
  • use funds from these taxes for health and care services for military veterans by the Missouri Veterans Commission and to administer the program to license/certify and regulate marijuana and marijuana facilities?

This proposal is estimated to generate annual taxes and fees of $18 million for state operating costs and veterans programs, and $6 million for local governments. Annual state operating costs are estimated to be $7 million.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article XIV, Relating to Legalizing Marijuana for Medical Purposes

2018-041

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Submitted by: Bradley Bradshaw

Bradley Bradshaw
1736 E. Sunshine, Suite 600
Springfield, MO 65804

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 5, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes, and create regulations and licensing procedures for marijuana and marijuana facilities;
  • impose a 15 percent tax on the retail sale of marijuana, and a tax on the wholesale sale of marijuana flowers and leaves per dry-weight ounce to licensed facilities; and
  • use funds from these taxes to establish and fund a state research institute to conduct research with the purpose of developing cures and treatments for cancer and other incurable diseases or medical conditions?

This proposal is estimated to generate annual taxes and fees of $66 million. State governmental entities estimate initial implementation costs of $186,000 and increased annual operating costs of $500,000.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to the General Assembly, version 1

2018-042

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Submitted by: Sean Soendker Nicholson

Sean Soendker Nicholson
510 E 115th Ter
Kansas City, MO 64131

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 5, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • change process and criteria for redrawing state legislative districts during reapportionment;
  • change limits on campaign contributions that candidates for state legislature can accept from individuals or entities;
  • establish a limit on gifts that state legislators, and their employees, can accept from paid lobbyists;
  • prohibit state legislators, and their employees, from serving as paid lobbyists for a period of time;
  • prohibit political fundraising by candidates for or members of the state legislature on State property; and
  • require legislative records and proceedings to be open to the public?

State governmental entities estimate annual operating costs may increase by $189,000. Local governmental entities expect no fiscal impact.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to the General Assembly, version 2

2018-043

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by: Sean Soendker Nicholson

Sean Soendker Nicholson
510 E 115th Ter
Kansas City, MO 64131

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 5, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • change process and criteria for redrawing state legislative districts during reapportionment;
  • change limits on campaign contributions that candidates for state legislature can accept from individuals or entities;
  • establish a limit on gifts that state legislators, and their employees, can accept from paid lobbyists;
  • prohibit state legislators, and their employees, from serving as paid lobbyists for a period of time;
  • prohibit political fundraising by candidates for or members of the state legislature on State property; and
  • require legislative records and proceedings to be open to the public?

State governmental entities estimate annual operating costs may increase by $189,000. Local governmental entities expect no fiscal impact.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to the General Assembly, version 3

2018-044

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by: Sean Soendker Nicholson

Sean Soendker Nicholson
510 E 115th Ter
Kansas City, MO 64131

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 5, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • change process and criteria for redrawing state legislative districts during reapportionment;
  • change limits on campaign contributions that candidates for state legislature can accept from individuals or entities;
  • establish a limit on gifts that state legislators, and their employees, can accept from paid lobbyists;
  • prohibit state legislators, and their employees, from serving as paid lobbyists for a period of time;
  • prohibit political fundraising by candidates for or members of the state legislature on State property; and
  • require legislative records and proceedings to be open to the public?

State governmental entities estimate annual operating costs may increase by $189,000. Local governmental entities expect no fiscal impact.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to the General Assembly, version 4

2018-045

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by: Sean Soendker Nicholson

Sean Soendker Nicholson
510 E 115th Ter
Kansas City, MO 64131

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 5, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • change process and criteria for redrawing state legislative districts during reapportionment;
  • change limits on campaign contributions that candidates for state legislature can accept from individuals or entities;
  • establish a limit on gifts that state legislators, and their employees, can accept from paid lobbyists;
  • prohibit state legislators, and their employees, from serving as paid lobbyists for a period of time;
  • prohibit political fundraising by candidates for or members of the state legislature on State property; and
  • require legislative records and proceedings to be open to the public?

State governmental entities estimate annual operating costs may increase by $189,000. Local governmental entities expect no fiscal impact.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to the General Assembly, version 5

2018-046

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by: Sean Soendker Nicholson

Sean Soendker Nicholson
510 E 115th Ter
Kansas City, MO 64131

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 5, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • change process and criteria for redrawing state legislative districts during reapportionment;
  • change limits on campaign contributions that candidates for state legislature can accept from individuals or entities;
  • establish a limit on gifts that state legislators, and their employees, can accept from paid lobbyists;
  • prohibit state legislators, and their employees, from serving as paid lobbyists for a period of time;
  • prohibit political fundraising by candidates for or members of the state legislature on State property; and
  • require legislative records and proceedings to be open to the public?

State governmental entities estimate annual operating costs may increase by $189,000. Local governmental entities expect no fiscal impact.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to the General Assembly, version 6

2018-047

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by: Sean Soendker Nicholson

 

Sean Soendker Nicholson
510 E 115th Ter
Kansas City, MO 64131

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 5, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • change process and criteria for redrawing state legislative districts during reapportionment;
  • change limits on campaign contributions that candidates for state legislature can accept from individuals or entities;
  • establish a limit on gifts that state legislators, and their employees, can accept from paid lobbyists;
  • prohibit state legislators, and their employees, from serving as paid lobbyists for a period of time;
  • prohibit political fundraising by candidates for or members of the state legislature on State property; and
  • require legislative records and proceedings to be open to the public?

State governmental entities estimate annual operating costs may increase by $189,000. Local governmental entities expect no fiscal impact.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to the General Assembly, version 7

2018-048

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by: Sean Soendker Nicholson

Sean Soendker Nicholson
510 E 115th Ter
Kansas City, MO 64131

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 5, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • change process and criteria for redrawing state legislative districts during reapportionment;
  • change limits on campaign contributions that candidates for state legislature can accept from individuals or entities;
  • establish a limit on gifts that state legislators, and their employees, can accept from paid lobbyists;
  • prohibit state legislators, and their employees, from serving as paid lobbyists for a period of time;
  • prohibit political fundraising by candidates for or members of the state legislature on State property; and
  • require legislative records and proceedings to be open to the public?

State governmental entities estimate annual operating costs may increase by $189,000. Local governmental entities expect no fiscal impact.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to the General Assembly, version 8

2018-049

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Submitted by: Sean Soendker Nicholson

Sean Soendker Nicholson
510 E 115th Ter
Kansas City, MO 64131

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 5, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • change process and criteria for redrawing state legislative districts during reapportionment;
  • change limits on campaign contributions that candidates for state legislature can accept from individuals or entities;
  • establish a limit on gifts that state legislators, and their employees, can accept from paid lobbyists;
  • prohibit state legislators, and their employees, from serving as paid lobbyists for a period of time;
  • prohibit political fundraising by candidates for or members of the state legislature on State property; and
  • require legislative records and proceedings to be open to the public?

State governmental entities estimate annual operating costs may increase by $189,000. Local governmental entities expect no fiscal impact.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article XVI, Relating to Legalizing Marijuana for Medical Purposes, version 1

2018-051

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Submitted by: Sheila Dundon

Sheila Dundon
15 N. Tenth St.
Columbia, MO 65201

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 5, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes, and create regulations and licensing/certification procedures for marijuana and marijuana facilities;
  • impose a 4 percent tax on the retail sale of marijuana; and
  • use funds from these taxes for health and care services for military veterans by the Missouri Veterans Commission and to administer the program to license/certify and regulate marijuana and marijuana facilities?

This proposal is estimated to generate annual taxes and fees of $18 million for state operating costs and veterans programs, and $6 million for local governments. Annual state operating costs are estimated to be $7 million.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article XVI, Relating to Legalizing Marijuana for Medical Purposes, version 2

2018-052

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Submitted by: Sheila Dundon

Sheila Dundon
15 N. Tenth St.
Columbia, MO 65201

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 5, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes, and create regulations and licensing/certification procedures for marijuana and marijuana facilities;
  • impose a 4 percent tax on the retail sale of marijuana; and
  • use funds from these taxes for health and care services for military veterans by the Missouri Veterans Commission and to administer the program to license/certify and regulate marijuana and marijuana facilities?    

This proposal is estimated to generate annual taxes and fees of $18 million for state operating costs and veterans programs, and $6 million for local governments. Annual state operating costs are estimated to be $7 million.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article XVI, Relating to Legalizing Marijuana for Medical Purposes, version 3

2018-053

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Submitted by: Sheila Dundon

Sheila Dundon
15 N. Tenth St.
Columbia, MO 65201

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 5, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes, and create regulations and licensing/certification procedures for marijuana and marijuana facilities;
  • impose a 4 percent tax on the retail sale of marijuana; and
  • use funds from these taxes for health and care services for military veterans by the Missouri Veterans Commission and to administer the program to license/certify and regulate marijuana and marijuana facilities?

This proposal is estimated to generate annual taxes and fees of $18 million for state operating costs and veterans programs, and $6 million for local governments. Annual state operating costs are estimated to be $7 million.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article XVI, Relating to Legalizing Marijuana for Medical Purposes, version 4

2018-054

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by: Sheila Dundon

Sheila Dundon
15 N. Tenth St.
Columbia, MO 65201

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 5, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes, and create regulations and licensing/certification procedures for marijuana and marijuana facilities;
  • impose a 4 percent tax on the retail sale of marijuana; and
  • use funds from these taxes for health and care services for military veterans by the Missouri Veterans Commission and to administer the program to license/certify and regulate marijuana and marijuana facilities?

This proposal is estimated to generate annual taxes and fees of $18 million for state operating costs and veterans programs, and $6 million for local governments. Annual state operating costs are estimated to be $7 million.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Prohibiting Employment Discrimination

2018-061

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Submitted by: Emily Waggoner

Emily Waggoner
8 North Glenwood Avenue
Columbia, MO 65203

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 6, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • prohibit discrimination in employment based on race, color, age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry; and
  • exempt entities owned and operated by religious organizations?

State governmental entities expect unknown costs due to litigation. Local governmental entities expect no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating Relating to Absentee Voting

2018-062

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Submitted by: Emily Waggoner

Emily Waggoner
8 North Glenwood Avenue
Columbia, MO 65203

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 6, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to guarantee all eligible voters the right to vote absentee in person or through mail, with or without an excuse, for a minimum of six weeks prior to the official election date?

State government expects unknown incidental costs. Local governments expect increased costs of $1,700 to $40,000 per election depending on the number of absentee voters, type of election, and election authority planning decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 1

2018-073

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Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 6, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $8.00 per hour with $1.00 per hour increase each year until 2026, when the minimum wage would be $15.00 per hour;
  • adjust state minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2027;
  • mandate that the state minimum wage at least equal the federal minimum wage;
  • increase the employer portion of tipped employee wages (each year until 2028) from 50% of state minimum wage to full minimum wage; and
  • increase the penalty for paying employees less than the minimum wage?

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount ranging from a $9 million decrease to a $407 million increase depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 2

2018-074

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Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 6, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $8.00 per hour with $1.00 per hour increase each year until 2026, when the minimum wage would be $15.00 per hour;
  • adjust state minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2027;
  • mandate that the state minimum wage at least equal the federal minimum wage;
  • increase the employer portion of tipped employee wages (each year until 2024) from 50% of state minimum wage to 60% of the minimum wage; and
  • increase the penalty for paying employees less than the minimum wage?

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount ranging from a $9 million decrease to a $401 million increase depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 3

2018-075

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 6, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $9.05 per hour with $.85 per hour increase each year until 2026, when the minimum wage would be $15.00 per hour;
  • adjust state minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2027;
  • mandate that the state minimum wage at least equal the federal minimum wage;
  • increase the employer portion of tipped employee wages (each year until 2028) from 50% of state minimum wage to full minimum wage; and
  • increase the penalty for paying employees less than the minimum wage?

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount ranging from a $9 million decrease to a $407 million increase depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 4

2018-076

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 6, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $9.05 per hour with $.85 per hour increase each year until 2026, when the minimum wage would be $15.00 per hour;
  • adjust state minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2027;
  • mandate that the state minimum wage at least equal the federal minimum wage;
  • increase the employer portion of tipped employee wages (each year until 2024) from 50% of state minimum wage to 60% of the minimum wage; and
  • increase the penalty for paying employees less than the minimum wage?

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount ranging from a $9 million decrease to a $407 million increase depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 5

2018-077

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 6, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $9.00 per hour with $.75 per hour increase each year until 2027, when the minimum wage would be $15.00 per hour;
  • adjust state minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2028;
  • mandate that the state minimum wage at least equal the federal minimum wage;
  • increase the employer portion of tipped employee wages (each year until 2028) from 50% of state minimum wage to full minimum wage; and
  • increase the penalty for paying employees less than the minimum wage?

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount ranging from a $5.8 million decrease to a $396 million increase depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 6

2018-078

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 6, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $9.00 per hour with $.75 per hour increase each year until 2027, when the minimum wage would be $15.00 per hour;
  • adjust state minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2028;
  • mandate that the state minimum wage at least equal the federal minimum wage;
  • increase the employer portion of tipped employee wages (each year until 2024) from 50% of state minimum wage to 60% of the minimum wage; and
  • increase the penalty for paying employees less than the minimum wage?

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount ranging from a $5.8 million decrease to a $388 million increase depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 7

2018-079

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 6, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $9.00 per hour with $1.00 per hour increase each year until 2026, when the minimum wage would be $14.00 per hour;
  • adjust state minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2025;
  • mandate that the state minimum wage at least equal the federal minimum wage;
  • increase the employer portion of tipped employee wages (each year until 2028) from 50% of state minimum wage to full minimum wage; and
  • increase the penalty for paying employees less than the minimum wage?

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount ranging from a $9.5 million decrease to a $347 million increase depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 8

2018-080

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 6, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $9.00 per hour with $1.00 per hour increase each year until 2024, when the minimum wage would be $14.00 per hour;
  • adjust state minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2025;
  • mandate that the state minimum wage at least equal the federal minimum wage;
  • increase the employer portion of tipped employee wages (each year until 2024) from 50% of state minimum wage to 60% of the minimum wage; and
  • increase the penalty for paying employees less than the minimum wage?

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount ranging from a $9.5 million decrease to a $343 million increase depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 9

2018-081

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 6, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $9.00 per hour with $1.00 per hour increase each year until 2023, when the minimum wage would be $13.00 per hour;
  • adjust state minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2024;
  • mandate that the state minimum wage at least equal the federal minimum wage;
  • increase the employer portion of tipped employee wages (each year until 2028) from 50% of state minimum wage to full minimum wage; and
  • increase the penalty for paying employees less than the minimum wage?

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount ranging from a $6.7 million decrease to a $282 million increase depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 10

2018-082

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 6, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $9.00 per hour with $1.00 per hour increase each year until 2023, when the minimum wage would be $13.00 per hour;
  • adjust state minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2024;
  • mandate that the state minimum wage at least equal the federal minimum wage;
  • increase the employer portion of tipped employee wages (each year until 2024) from 50% of state minimum wage to 60% of the minimum wage; and
  • increase the penalty for paying employees less than the minimum wage?

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount ranging from a $6.7 million decrease to a $279 million increase depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 11

2018-083

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 6, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $9.00 per hour with $1.00 per hour increase each year until 2022, when the minimum wage would be $12.00 per hour;
  • adjust state minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2023;
  • mandate that the state minimum wage at least equal the federal minimum wage;
  • increase the employer portion of tipped employee wages (each year until 2028) from 50% of state minimum wage to full minimum wage; and
  • increase the penalty for paying employees less than the minimum wage?

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount ranging from a $4.4 million decrease to a $407 million increase depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 12

2018-084

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 6, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $9.00 per hour with $1.00 per hour increase each year until 2022, when the minimum wage would be $12.00 per hour;
  • adjust state minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2023;
  • mandate that the state minimum wage at least equal the federal minimum wage;
  • increase the employer portion of tipped employee wages (each year until 2024) from 50% of state minimum wage to 60% minimum wage; and
  • increase the penalty for paying employees less than the minimum wage?

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount ranging from a $4.4 million decrease to a $222 million increase depending on business decisions.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Relating to Legalizing Marijuana, version 1

2018-090

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Submitted by:  Timothy Gilio

Timothy Gilio
1332 NE Oak Wood Dr.
Lee’s Summit, MO 64086

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 9, 2017. 

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • legalize marijuana for personal, medical, and commercial purposes for persons 21 years or older;
  • allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes for persons under 21 years old with a physician’s written recommendation and parental or legal guardian supervision;
  • release all persons who have nonviolent, marijuana-related offenses from incarceration and expunge the records of their offenses;
  • impose a 5 percent tax on the retail sale of marijuana; and
  • prohibit state or federal funds, law enforcement, and state, county, and city employees from being used to enforce federal or state marijuana laws?

This proposal is estimated to increase annual state tax revenues by $17 million when fully implemented with additional estimated annual state savings of $11 million. State implementation costs are estimated at $150,000 with annual operating costs estimated at $700,000. Local law enforcement costs could increase.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Relating to Legalizing Marijuana, version 2

2018-091

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Submitted by:  Timothy Gilio

Timothy Gilio
1332 NE Oak Wood Dr.
Lee’s Summit, MO 64086

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 9, 2017. 

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • legalize marijuana for personal, medical, and commercial purposes for persons 21 years or older;
  • allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes for persons under 21 years old with a physician’s written recommendation and parental or legal guardian supervision;
  • release all persons who have nonviolent, marijuana-related offenses from incarceration and expunge the records of their offenses;
  • impose a 5 percent tax on the retail sale of marijuana; and
  • prohibit state or federal funds, law enforcement, and state, county, and city employees from being used to enforce federal or state marijuana laws?

This proposal is estimated to increase annual state tax revenues by $17 million when fully implemented with additional estimated annual state savings of $11 million. State implementation costs are estimated at $150,000 with annual operating costs estimated at $700,000. Local law enforcement costs could increase.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Collective Bargaining, version 1

2018-092

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Submitted by:  Mike Louis

Mike Louis
227 Jefferson Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 9, 2017. 

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to prohibit impairing, restricting or limiting the ability of employees to negotiate, enter into and enforce certain collectively bargained agreements with an employer?

State and local government entities expect no costs or savings. Any change in state and local revenue is unknown.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Collective Bargaining, version 2

2018-093

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Submitted by:  Mike Louis

Mike Louis
227 Jefferson Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 9, 2017. 

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to prohibit impairing, restricting or limiting the negotiation and enforcement of certain collectively bargained agreements with an employer?

State and local government entities expect no costs or savings. Any change in state and local revenue is unknown.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Collective Bargaining, version 3

2018-094

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Submitted by:  Mike Louis

Mike Louis
227 Jefferson Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 9, 2017. 

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to: 

  • allow employers to have the right to organize and to bargain collectively through representatives chosen by them and their employees; and
  • prohibit impairing, restricting or limiting the negotiation and enforcement of certain collectively bargained agreements with an employer? 

State and local government entities expect no costs or savings. Any change in state and local revenue is unknown.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Collective Bargaining, version 4

2018-095

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Submitted by:  Mike Louis

Mike Louis
227 Jefferson Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 9, 2017. 

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to: 

  • allow employers to have the right to organize and to bargain collectively through representatives chosen by them and their employees; and
  • allow an employer and employees’ chosen representatives to require that employees in a position represented by a representative of the employees’ choosing to contribute a pro-rata share of representational costs? 

State and local government entities expect no costs or savings. Any change in state and local revenue is unknown.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Collective Bargaining, version 5

2018-096

[ full text ]PDF Document 

Submitted by:  Mike Louis

Mike Louis
227 Jefferson Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 9, 2017. 

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to prohibit impairing, restricting or limiting the ability of employees to negotiate, enter into and enforce certain collectively bargained agreements with an employer?

State and local government entities expect no costs or savings. Any change in state and local revenue is unknown.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Collective Bargaining, version 6

2018-097

[ full text ]PDF Document 

Submitted by:  Mike Louis

Mike Louis
227 Jefferson Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 9, 2017. 

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to prohibit impairing, restricting or limiting the negotiation and enforcement of certain collectively bargained agreements with an employer?

State and local government entities expect no costs or savings. Any change in state and local revenue is unknown.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Collective Bargaining, version 7

2018-098

[ full text ]PDF Document 

Submitted by:  Mike Louis

Mike Louis
227 Jefferson Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 9, 2017. 

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to: 

  • allow employers to have the right to organize and to bargain collectively through representatives chosen by them and their employees; and
  • prohibit impairing, restricting or limiting the negotiation and enforcement of certain collectively bargained agreements with an employer?

State and local government entities expect no costs or savings. Any change in state and local revenue is unknown.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Collective Bargaining, version 8

2018-099

[ full text ]PDF Document 

Submitted by:  Mike Louis

Mike Louis
227 Jefferson Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 9, 2017. 

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • allow employers to have the right to organize and to bargain collectively through representatives chosen by them and their employees; and
  • allow an employer and employees’ chosen representatives to require that employees in a position represented by a representative of the employees’ choosing to contribute a pro-rata share of representational costs?

State and local government entities expect no costs or savings. Any change in state and local revenue is unknown.

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 Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Collective Bargaining, version 9

2018-101

[ full text ]PDF Document 

Submitted by:  Mike Louis

Mike Louis
227 Jefferson Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on October 10, 2017. 

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to prohibit restricting or impairing an agreement that requires employees to support their chosen collective bargaining representative and apply a strict scrutiny review to any such restrictions or impairments?

State and local government entities expect no costs or savings. Any change in state and local revenue is unknown.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Collective Bargaining, version 10

2018-102

[ full text ]PDF Document

Submitted by:  Mike Louis

Mike Louis
227 Jefferson Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on October 10, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to prohibit restricting or impairing an agreement that requires employees to support their chosen collective bargaining representative and apply a strict scrutiny review to any such restrictions or impairments?

State and local government entities expect no costs or savings. Any change in state and local revenue is unknown.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapters 84 & 105, Relating to Municipal Police Force

2018-103

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Submitted by:  Marc Ellinger

Marc Ellinger
308 East High Street, Suite 301
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 1, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to allow the transfer of a municipal police force from the board of police commission to a city of 400,000 or more inhabitants (Kansas City) which passes an ordinance accepting responsibility, ownership and liability for the police force, except that the State legal defense fund shall reimburse lawsuits or other actions which arise before transfer is complete; and prohibits any elected or appointed official from interfering with the performance or investigation of any officer, or retaliating against any officer for reporting illegal conduct? 

State governmental entities estimate a savings up to $500,000 annually. Local governmental entities estimate an unknown positive fiscal impact.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating to Non-Partisan Elections

2018-109

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Submitted by:  Damien Johnson

Damien Johnson
4033 Pennsylvania
St. Louis, MO 63118

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 3, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to add a section to Article VIII that requires candidates for US Senate, US Congress, Governor, Lt. Governor, Treasurer, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Senator and Representative be listed as non-partisan without any indication of party designation; discontinue primary elections, require that all candidates participate in a November general election without party designation, and require 50% plus one vote to win the general election or move to a top-tier runoff election; and candidates will not be charged over $100.00 or be required to collect signatures? 

Local election authorities and the state will likely incur increased election-related costs estimated to be $528,000 per election cycle with the total costs being unknown, but likely significant.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Relating to Personal and Medical Marijuana Use

2018-110

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Submitted by:  Damien Johnson

Damien Johnson
4033 Pennsylvania
St. Louis, MO 63118

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 8, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to remove all State prohibitions against personal use of cannabis (marijuana) by anyone over 18; for all ages upon a licensed physician's recommendation but still require parental consent for those under 21; remove any state organ transplant restrictions from cannabis use; remove cannabis from Missouri's list of Controlled Substances; release everyone incarcerated only for non-violent cannabis-only offenses, and destroy all state civil and criminal records only for non-violent cannabis-only offenses; and prohibit Missouri assisting enforcement of federal cannabis offenses?

This proposal is estimated to result in annual state cost savings of $10 million. Annual state operating costs are estimated to increase by $600,000 to $1 million. Local law enforcement costs could increase.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating to Non-Partisan Elections

2018-114

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Submitted by:  Damien Johnson

Damien Johnson
4033 Pennsylvania
St. Louis, MO 63118

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 3, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to add a section to Article VIII that requires candidates for US Senate, US Congress, Governor, Lt. Governor, Treasurer, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Senator and Representative be listed as non-partisan without any indication of party designation; discontinue primary elections, require that all candidates participate in a November general election without party designation, and require 50% plus one vote to win the general election or move to a top-tier runoff election; and candidates will not be charged over $100.00 or be required to collect signatures? 

Local election authorities and the state will likely incur increased election-related costs estimated to be $528,000 per election cycle with the total costs being unknown, but likely significant.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Relating to Personal and Medical Marijuana Use

2018-115

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Submitted by:  Damien Johnson

Damien Johnson
4033 Pennsylvania
St. Louis, MO 63118

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 8, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to remove all State prohibitions against personal use of cannabis (marijuana) by anyone over 18; for all ages upon a licensed physician's recommendation but still require parental consent for those under 21, but prohibit prosecution for consenting to child consumption; remove any state organ transplant restrictions from cannabis use; remove cannabis from Missouri's list of Controlled Substances; release everyone incarcerated only for non-violent cannabis-only offenses, and destroy all state civil and criminal records only for non-violent cannabis-only offenses; and prohibit Missouri assisting enforcement of federal cannabis offenses? 

This proposal is estimated to result in annual state cost savings of $10 million. Annual state operating costs are estimated to increase by $600,000 to $1 million. Local law enforcement costs could increase.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Relating to Marijuana Use and Expunging Cannabis-Related Criminal Records, version 1

2018-128

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Submitted by:  Timothy Gilio

Timothy Gilio
1332 NE Oak Wood Drive
Lee's Summit, MO 64086

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 13, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to release all criminals, for any crime they have been imprisoned for, that have also been convicted of a non-violent cannabis (marijuana) related crime; destroy all state civil and criminal records of non-violent cannabis related crimes; prohibit Missouri assisting enforcement of federal cannabis offenses; and remove all State prohibitions against personal use of cannabis by anyone over 21, or anyone with a physician's or veterinarian's recommendation with or without consent from a parent or legal guardian? 

This proposal is estimated to result in annual state savings of $11 million. Additional state operating costs resulting from this proposal are estimated at $700,000 annually. Local law enforcement costs could also increase.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Relating to Marijuana Use and Expunging Cannabis-Related Criminal Records, version 2

2018-129

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Submitted by:  Timothy Gilio

Timothy Gilio
1332 NE Oak Wood Drive
Lee's Summit, MO 64086

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 13, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to release all criminals, for any crime they have been imprisoned for, that have also been convicted of a non-violent cannabis (marijuana) related crime; destroy all state civil and criminal records of non-violent cannabis related crimes; constitutionally protect driving while using marijuana; prohibit Missouri assisting enforcement of federal cannabis offenses; remove all State prohibitions against personal use of cannabis by anyone over 21, or anyone with a physician's or veterinarian's recommendation and a parent or legal guardian's consent; and add a 5% sales tax on cannabis to fund education and veteran care? 

This proposal is estimated to increase annual state tax revenues by $17 million when fully implemented with additional estimated annual state savings of $11 million. State implementation costs are estimated at $150,000 with annual operating costs estimated at $700,000. Local law enforcement costs could increase.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Relating to Marijuana Use and Expunging Cannabis-Related Criminal Records, version 3

2018-130

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Submitted by:  Timothy Gilio

Timothy Gilio
1332 NE Oak Wood Drive
Lee's Summit, MO 64086

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 13, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to release all criminals, for any crime they have been imprisoned for, that have also been convicted of a non-violent cannabis (marijuana) related crime; destroy all state civil and criminal records of non-violent cannabis related crimes; constitutionally protect driving while using marijuana; prohibit Missouri assisting enforcement of federal cannabis offenses; remove all State prohibitions against personal use of cannabis by anyone over 21, or anyone with either a physician's or veterinarian's recommendation or parental or legal guardian consent; and add a 5% sales tax to fund education and veteran care? 

This proposal is estimated to increase annual state tax revenues by $17 million when fully implemented with additional estimated annual state savings of $11 million. State implementation costs are estimated at $150,000 with annual operating costs estimated at $700,000. Local law enforcement costs could increase.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Relating to Marijuana Use and Expunging Cannabis-Related Criminal Records, version 4

2018-131

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Submitted by:  Timothy Gilio

Timothy Gilio
1332 NE Oak Wood Drive
Lee's Summit, MO 64086

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 13, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to release all criminals, for any crime they have been imprisoned for, that have also been convicted of a non-violent cannabis (marijuana) related crime; destroy all state civil and criminal records of non-violent cannabis related crimes; constitutionally protect driving while using marijuana; prohibit Missouri assisting enforcement of federal cannabis offenses; and remove all State prohibitions against personal use of cannabis by anyone over 21, or anyone with either a physician's or veterinarian's recommendation or parental or legal guardian consent?

This proposal is estimated to result in annual state savings of $11 million. Additional state operating costs resulting from this proposal are estimated at $700,000 annually. Local law enforcement costs could also increase.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Relating to Marijuana Use and Expunging Cannabis-Related Criminal Records, version 5

2018-132

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Submitted by:  Timothy Gilio

Timothy Gilio
1332 NE Oak Wood Drive
Lee's Summit, MO 64086

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 13, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to release all criminals, for any crime they have been imprisoned for, that have also been convicted of a non-violent cannabis (marijuana) related crime; destroy all state civil and criminal records of non-violent cannabis related crimes; prohibit Missouri assisting enforcement of federal cannabis offenses; remove all State prohibitions against personal use of cannabis by anyone over 21, or anyone with either a physician's or veterinarian's recommendation or parental or legal guardian consent; and add a 5% sales tax to fund education and veteran care? 

This proposal is estimated to increase annual state tax revenues by $17 million when fully implemented with additional estimated annual state savings of $11 million. State implementation costs are estimated at $150,000 with annual operating costs estimated at $700,000. Local law enforcement costs could increase.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Relating to Marijuana Use and Expunging Cannabis-Related Criminal Records, version 1

2018-133

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Submitted by:  Kristen Gilio

Kristen Gilio
2703 NW 6th Street
Blue Springs, MO 64014

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 13, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to release all criminals, for any crime they have been imprisoned for, that have also been convicted of a non-violent cannabis (marijuana) related crime; destroy all state civil and criminal records of non-violent cannabis related crimes; prohibit Missouri assisting enforcement of federal cannabis offenses; remove all State prohibitions against personal use of cannabis by anyone over 21, or anyone with a physician's or veterinarian's recommendation and consent from a parent or legal guardian; and add a 5% sales tax to fund education and veteran care? 

This proposal is estimated to increase annual state tax revenues by $17 million when fully implemented with additional estimated annual state savings of $11 million. State implementation costs are estimated at $150,000 with annual operating costs estimated at $700,000. Local law enforcement costs could increase.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Relating to Marijuana Use and Expunging Cannabis-Related Criminal Records, version 2

2018-134

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Submitted by:  Kristen Gilio

Kristen Gilio
2703 NW 6th Street
Blue Springs, MO 64014

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 13, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to release all criminals, for any crime they have been imprisoned for, that have also been convicted of a non-violent cannabis (marijuana) related crime; destroy all state civil and criminal records of non-violent cannabis related crimes; constitutionally protect driving while using marijuana; prohibit Missouri assisting enforcement of federal cannabis offenses; and remove all State prohibitions against personal use of cannabis by anyone over 21, or anyone with a physician's or veterinarian's recommendation and parental or legal guardian consent? 

This proposal is estimated to result in annual state savings of $11 million. Additional state operating costs resulting from this proposal are estimated at $700,000 annually. Local law enforcement costs could also increase.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Relating to Marijuana Use and Expunging Cannabis-Related Criminal Records, version 3

2018-135

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Submitted by:  Kristen Gilio

Kristen Gilio
2703 NW 6th Street
Blue Springs, MO 64014

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 13, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to release all criminals, for any crime they have been imprisoned for, that have also been convicted of a non-violent cannabis (marijuana) related crime;destroy all state civil and criminal records of non-violent cannabis related crimes; prohibit Missouri assisting enforcement of federal cannabis offenses; and remove all State prohibitions against personal use of cannabis by anyone over 21, or anyone with a physician's or veterinarian's recommendation and parental or legal guardian consent? 

This proposal is estimated to result in annual state savings of $11 million. Additional state operating costs resulting from this proposal are estimated at $700,000 annually. Local law enforcement costs could also increase.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating to Ranked-Choice Voting

2018-149

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Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 East 40th Street South
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 21, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to change voting in general elections for the offices of United States Senator, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Treasurer, and State Auditor to allow voters to rank candidates in order of preference for each office; eliminate the lowest ranked candidates and redistribute their votes based on number of votes and voters' rankings until a candidate receives at least 50% plus one vote to win; and resolve ties with a random mathematical process? 

This proposal could result in necessary voting machine replacements statewide at an estimated unknown cost up to $43.5 million. Some local election authorities estimate ballot and programming costs.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 192, Relating to a State-Run Health Insurance Cooperative

2018-150

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Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 East 40th Street South
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 21, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to create a state-run health insurance cooperative provided through the Department of Health and Senior Services, allowing Missouri citizens the choice to participate in the state-run health cooperative that only provides coverage for treatment and procedures deemed medically necessary by the Department of Health and Senior Services; and with premiums and out-of-pocket maximums to be adjusted annually based on a participant's income? 

The program is mandated to be revenue neutral. No costs or savings are expected for state and local governmental entities.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Sections 2, 5, & 7, Relating to General Assembly Composition and Elections, version 2

2018-151

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Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 East 40th Street South
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 21, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to change how senate and house districts are reapportioned and reduce the number of state representatives from 163 to 5 elected from 2 districts within each of the 8 congressional districts; senators from 34 to 5 from each of the 8 congressional districts; require house and senate candidates to be selected by rank-choice voting, allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference; tabulate votes and determine election winners through elimination rounds; and to fill open senate and house seats with the highest ranking unelected candidate in the election?

Legislative operating costs are estimated to decrease for state government by approximately $5.4 million. This proposal could also result in necessary voting machine replacements statewide at an estimated unknown cost up to $43.5 million.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Section 39, Relating to Local Minimum Wage

2018-152

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Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 East 40th Street South
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 21, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to give any county, city, town, or village the right to require employers to pay a minimum wage or employment benefit that exceeds federal or state law, rules, or regulations, regardless of any action of the Missouri general assembly?

This proposal is expected to have no costs or savings to state or local governmental entities.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapters 286 & 143, Relating to a Capital Gains Tax for Renewable Energy, version 1

2018-158

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Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 East 40th Street South
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 24, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to create a long-term capital gains and qualified dividends tax at a rate that could be 15.8% or higher based on federal law, determined by each taxpayer's federal tax bracket, but exempts taxpayers with family income less than 110% of poverty threshold, which may be used to fund a renewable energy program for improving energy efficiency in buildings, constructing and installing renewable energy sources, updating infrastructure, and planting trees on public lands; and all funds generated by the program will be used as decided by the legislature? 

State governmental entities estimate unknown annual revenue increases to fund the proposed program, one-time costs of approximately $45,000, and annual operating costs of approximately $665,000. Local governmental entities indicate no fiscal impact.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapters 286 & 143, Relating to a Capital Gains Tax for Renewable Energy, version 2

2018-159

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Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 East 40th Street South
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 24, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to create a capital gains and qualified dividends tax at a rate that could be 15.8% or higher based on federal law, determined by each taxpayer's federal tax bracket, but exempts taxpayers with family income less than 110% of poverty threshold, which may be used to fund a renewable energy program for improving energy efficiency; require compensation for all jobs created by the program pay a living wage of at least 10% above poverty guidelines; and all funds generated by the program will be used as decided by the legislature? 

State governmental entities estimate unknown annual revenue increases to fund the proposed program, one-time costs of approximately $45,000, and annual operating costs of approximately $665,000. Local governmental entities indicate no fiscal impact.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapters 130 & 143, Relating to a Missouri Elections Trust Fund

2018-160

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Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 East 40th Street South
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 24, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to create the Missouri Elections Trust Fund, to be administered by a commission of 7 people appointed by the Governor; the fund will provide public financing, limited by Article VIII, section 23 of the Constitution, for candidates running for elected office who agree: not to accept contributions from political action committees that accept corporate contributions, contributions over $1000 from any source excluding their own political party, and that at least half of all money raised by the candidate will come from individuals contributing $100 or less? 

State government entities expect implementation costs of $290,000 and annual costs of $110,000. Also, an unknown amount of revenue will not be available for state General Revenue Fund spending. Local governmental entities expect no costs or savings from this proposal.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Citizen Initiatives

2018-162

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Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 East 40th Street South
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 31, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do the People of Missouri want to change the Constitution to prohibit any alterations, amendments, or repeals to voter approved initiative ballot measures by the Missouri General Assembly unless those alterations, amendments, or repeals are also approved by the voters? 

The proposal is estimated to result in no costs or savings to state and local governmental entities.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 128, Relating to National Popular Vote

2018-164

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Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 East 40th Street South
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on April 5, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do the People of Missouri want to change the law to create a compact with other states that requires the member states to commit their electoral votes for President of the United States to the candidate who receives the most overall votes (national popular vote); this compact would become effective when the states in the compact have more than 269 electoral votes? 

It is estimated this proposal will result in no costs or savings for state and local governmental entities.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Relating to Personal and Medical Marijuana Use, version 1

2018-172

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Submitted by:  Damien Johnson

Damien Johnson
4033 Pennsylvania
St. Louis, MO 63118

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on April 21, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to release all individuals from incarceration, parole and probation if convicted only of non-violent cannabis (marijuana) related crimes; remove state prohibitions on the possession, production and sale of marijuana for personal use for minors and adults, but prohibit the sale of medical marijuana for personal use; and provide for regulation and licensure of medical marijuana dispensaries, including requiring verification of a patient registry number provided by the government, before providing medical marijuana to patients? 

This proposal is estimated to result in annual state cost savings of $6.3 million. State government entities estimate increased annual operating costs of $662,000 with the potential for additional increase. State government entities expect an unknown change in revenue. Local law enforcement costs could increase.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Relating to Personal and Medical Marijuana Use

2018-179

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Submitted by:  Charles Jones

Charles Jones
174 Country Hills
Ellsinore, MO 63937

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on April 21, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to release all individuals from incarceration, parole and probation regardless of additional crimes convicted of, if they have been convicted of a non-violent cannabis (marijuana) related crime; remove state prohibitions on personal and medical marijuana growth and use by anyone 18 years and older, remove state prohibitions on possession of marijuana by anyone under 18, and remove state prohibitions on use of marijuana by anyone under 18 if the minor has parental consent or a doctor's prescription; and prohibit state funds from being used to assist federal marijuana law enforcement? 

This proposal is estimated to result in annual state savings of $11 million. Additional state operating costs resulting from this proposal are estimated at $700,000 annually. Local law enforcement costs could increase.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Relating to Personal and Medical Marijuana Use, version 1

2018-183

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Submitted by:  Timothy Gilio

Timothy Gilio
1332 NE Oak Wood Dr.
Lee's Summit, MO 64086

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on April 24, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to release all incarcerated individuals convicted only of nonviolent cannabis (marijuana) related crimes; add up to a 5% sales tax on marijuana for personal use to fund public education and veteran care; and remove state prohibitions on:

  • marijuana possession for personal use regardless of age;
  • growing marijuana for one's own personal or physician recommended (medical) use regardless of age (no plant quantity limitations may be imposed by any other legislation);
  • selling marijuana to anyone 21 or older; and
  • selling marijuana to anyone 18 or older for medical use? 

State revenues could increase by $17 million annually and the state could avoid costs of $11 million annually when the proposal is fully implemented, but an annual unknown loss of federal funding could occur. Additional state costs are estimated at $750,000 annually with one-time costs of $150,000. Local law enforcement costs could increase.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Relating to Personal and Medical Marijuana Use, version 2

2018-184

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Submitted by:  Timothy Gilio

Timothy Gilio
1332 NE Oak Wood Dr.
Lee's Summit, MO 64086

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on April 24, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to release all incarcerated individuals convicted only of nonviolent cannabis (marijuana) related crimes; add up to a 5% sales tax on marijuana for personal use to fund public education and veteran care; and remove state prohibitions on:

  • marijuana possession for personal use regardless of age;
  • growing marijuana for one's own personal or physician recommended (medical) use regardless of age (no plant quantity limitations may be imposed without voter approval);
  • selling marijuana to anyone 21 or older; and
  • selling marijuana to anyone 18 or older for medical use? 

State revenues could increase by $17 million annually and the state could avoid costs of $11 million annually when the proposal is fully implemented, but an annual unknown loss of federal funding could occur. Additional state costs are estimated at $750,000 annually with one-time costs of $150,000. Local law enforcement costs could increase.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Relating to Personal and Medical Marijuana Use, version 3

2018-185

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Submitted by:  Timothy Gilio

Timothy Gilio
1332 NE Oak Wood Dr.
Lee's Summit, MO 64086

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on April 24, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to release all incarcerated individuals convicted only of nonviolent cannabis (marijuana) related crimes; add up to a 5% sales tax on marijuana for personal use to fund public education and veteran care; and remove state prohibitions on:

  • marijuana possession for personal use regardless of age;
  • growing marijuana for one's own personal or physician recommended (medical) use regardless of age (no plant quantity limitations may be imposed);
  • selling marijuana to anyone 21 or older; and
  • selling marijuana to anyone 18 or older for medical use? 

State revenues could increase by $17 million annually and the state could avoid costs of $11 million annually when the proposal is fully implemented, but an annual unknown loss of federal funding could occur. Additional state costs are estimated at $750,000 annually with one-time costs of $150,000. Local law enforcement costs could increase.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Relating to Big Game Hunting, version 4

2018-189

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Submitted by:  Marc Ellinger

Marc Ellinger
308 East High Street, Suite 301
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 5, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • redefine hunting to exclude privately-owned big game (not fully domesticated hooved animals such as white-tailed deer, elk, moose, boar, and bighorn sheep) confined on preserves; 
  • prohibit transporting big game into or out of Missouri, except licensed confined big game preserves may export for one year, and public zoos, wildlife organizations or scientific research facilities may import and export indefinitely; and 
  • give the Missouri Conservation Commission primary regulatory authority over privately owned big game? 

State governmental impact is unknown. Local governmental entities expect no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to the Right to Farm Cannabis and Hemp

2018-190

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Submitted by:  Damien Johnson

Damien Johnson
4033 Pennsylvania
St. Louis, MO 63118

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 5, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution, which currently guarantees the right to farm and ranch, to specifically include growing cannabis (marijuana) and hemp? 

State and local government entities expect no costs or savings.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 128, Relating to the Election of U.S. Representatives

2018-193

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Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 East 40th Street South
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 5, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law regarding the election of members of the U.S. House of Representatives as follows:

  • elect candidates by a statewide vote instead of by voters in a congressional district;
  • each political party, through its primary process, provides an ordered list of candidates for each office for the general election;
  • at the general election, each voter casts a vote for the ordered list of candidates of one party; and
  • the proportion of votes per political party determines the number of representatives elected from each party's list, in the order on the list? 

The state and local governments could incur unknown additional election-related costs that could be significant.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to General Assembly Composition and Elections

2018-195

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Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 East 40th Street South
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 16, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri's Constitution to make the following changes:

  • reduce the number of state representatives from 163 to 80 (10 per congressional district);
  • instead of a district, state senators will represent the entire state;
  • primary elections for these offices results in an ordered list of candidates for each office;
  • at the general election, a voter casts a vote for one political party's ordered list of candidates;
  • the proportion of votes received per political party determines the candidates elected from each party's list, in the order on the list; and
  • fill vacancies with the highest ranking unelected candidate? 

State government legislative operating costs are estimated to decrease by approximately $6.9 million annually. The state and local governments could incur unknown additional election-related costs that could be significant.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 1

2018-196

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 16, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $9.00 per hour with $1.00 per hour increase each year until 2022, when the state minimum wage would be $12.00 per hour;
  • increase the employer portion of tipped employee wages (each year until 2028) from 50% of minimum wage to full minimum wage;
  • exempt government employers from the above increases;
  • increase the penalty for paying employees less than the minimum wage; and
  • allow any county or city to require employers to pay a minimum wage higher than required by state or federal law? 

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount ranging from a $4.4 million decrease to a $224 million increase depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 2

2018-197

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 16, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $9.00 per hour with $1.00 per hour increase each year until 2022, when the state minimum wage would be $12.00 per hour;
  • increase the employer portion of tipped employee wages (each year until 2024) from 50% of minimum wage to 60% of minimum wage;
  • exempt government employers from the above increases;
  • increase the penalty for paying employees less than the minimum wage; and
  • allow any county or city to require employers to pay a minimum wage higher than required by state or federal law? 

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount ranging from a $4.4 million decrease to a $222 million increase depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 3

2018-198

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 16, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $9.00 per hour with $1.00 per hour increase each year until 2023, when the state minimum wage would be $13.00 per hour;
  • increase the employer portion of tipped employee wages (each year until 2028) from 50% of minimum wage to full minimum wage;
  • exempt government employers from the above increases;
  • increase the penalty for paying employees less than the minimum wage; and
  • allow any county or city to require employers to pay a minimum wage higher than required by state or federal law? 

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount ranging from a $13.1 million decrease to a $282 million increase depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 4

2018-199

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 16, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $9.00 per hour with $1.00 per hour increase each year until 2023, when the state minimum wage would be $13.00 per hour;
  • increase the employer portion of tipped employee wages (each year until 2024) from 50% of minimum wage to 60% of minimum wage;
  • exempt government employers from the above increases;
  • increase the penalty for paying employees less than the minimum wage; and
  • allow any county or city to require employers to pay a minimum wage higher than required by state or federal law? 

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount ranging from a $13.1 million decrease to a $279 million increase depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 5

2018-200

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 16, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $9.00 per hour with $1.00 per hour increase each year until 2022, when the state minimum wage would be $12.00 per hour; and
  • exempt government employers from the above increase? 

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount ranging from a $4.4 million decrease to a $221 million increase depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 6

2018-201

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 16, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $9.00 per hour with $1.00 per hour increase each year until 2023, when the state minimum wage would be $13.00 per hour; and
  • exempt government employers from the above increase? 

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount ranging from a $13.1 million decrease to a $278 million increase depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 7

2018-202

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 16, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $8.25 per hour with 75 cents per hour increase each year until 2024, when the state minimum wage would be $12.00 per hour;
  • increase the employer portion of tipped employee wages (each year until 2028) from 50% of minimum wage to full minimum wage;
  • exempt government employers from the above increases; and
  • increase the penalty for paying employees less than the minimum wage? 

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount ranging from a $1.7 million decrease to a $211 million increase depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 8

2018-203

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 16, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $8.50 per hour with 75 cents per hour increase each year until 2025, when the state minimum wage would be $13.00 per hour;
  • increase the employer portion of tipped employee wages (each year until 2024) from 50% of minimum wage to 60% of minimum wage;
  • exempt government employers from the above increases; and
  • increase the penalty for paying employees less than the minimum wage? 

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount ranging from a $7.5 million decrease to a $262 million increase depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 9

2018-204

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 16, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $8.60 per hour with 85 cents per hour increase each year until 2023, when the state minimum wage would be $12.00 per hour;
  • exempt government employers from the above increase; and
  • increase the penalty for paying employees less than the minimum wage? 

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount ranging from a $2.9 million decrease to a $214 million increase depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 10

2018-205

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 16, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $8.60 per hour with 85 cents per hour increase each year until 2023, when the state minimum wage would be $12.00 per hour; and
  • exempt government employers from the above increase? 

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount ranging from a $2.9 million decrease to a $214 million increase depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 11

2018-206

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 16, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $8.60 per hour with 85 cents per hour increase each year until 2023, when the state minimum wage would be $12.00 per hour; and
  • exempt government employers from the above increase? 

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount ranging from a $2.9 million decrease to a $214 million increase depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 12

2018-207

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 16, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $8.50 per hour with 70 cents per hour increase each year until 2024, when the state minimum wage would be $12.00 per hour;
  • exempt government employers from the above increase; and
  • increase the penalty for paying employees less than the minimum wage? 

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount ranging from a $1.7 million decrease to a $207 million increase depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 13

2018-208

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 16, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $8.50 per hour with 70 cents per hour increase each year until 2024, when the state minimum wage would be $12.00 per hour; and
  • exempt government employers from the above increase? 

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount ranging from a $1.7 million decrease to a $207 million increase depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 14

2018-209

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 16, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $8.50 per hour with 70 cents per hour increase each year until 2024, when the state minimum wage would be $12.00 per hour; and
  • exempt government employers from the above increase? 

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount ranging from a $1.7 million decrease to a $207 million increase depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 15

2018-210

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 16, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $8.50 per hour with 75 cents per hour increase each year until 2025, when the state minimum wage would be $13.00 per hour;
  • exempt government employers from the above increase; and
  • increase the penalty for paying employees less than the minimum wage? 

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount ranging from a $7.5 million decrease to a $261 million increase depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 16

2018-211

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 16, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $8.50 per hour with 75 cents per hour increase each year until 2025, when the state minimum wage would be $13.00 per hour; and
  • exempt government employers from the above increase? 

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount ranging from a $7.5 million decrease to a $261 million increase depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 17

2018-212

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 16, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $8.50 per hour with 75 cents per hour increase each year until 2025, when the state minimum wage would be $13.00 per hour; and
  • exempt government employers from the above increase? 

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount ranging from a $7.5 million decrease to a $261 million increase depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 18

2018-213

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 16, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $8.75 per hour with 75 cents per hour increase each year until 2022, when the state minimum wage would be $11.00 per hour;
  • exempt government employers from the above increase; and
  • increase the penalty for paying employees less than the minimum wage? 

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could increase by an unknown annual amount ranging from $600,000 to $164 million depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 19

2018-214

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 16, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $8.75 per hour with 75 cents per hour increase each year until 2022, when the state minimum wage would be $11.00 per hour; and
  • exempt government employers from the above increase? 

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could increase by an unknown annual amount ranging from $600,000 to $164 million depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 20

2018-215

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 16, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $8.75 per hour with 75 cents per hour increase each year until 2022, when the state minimum wage would be $11.00 per hour; and
  • exempt government employers from the above increase? 

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could increase by an unknown annual amount ranging from $600,000 to $164 million depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage, version 21

2018-216

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Richard Von Glahn

Richard Von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 16, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $9.00 per hour with $1.00 per hour increase each year until 2021, when the state minimum wage would be $11.00 per hour;
  • exempt government employers from the above increase; and
  • increase the penalty for paying employees less than the minimum wage? 

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount that could be significant. State and local government tax revenue could increase by an unknown annual amount ranging from $20,000 to $170 million depending on business decisions.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Relating to Marijuana Use and Expunging Cannabis-Related Criminal Records

2018-218

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Doug Burlison

Doug Burlison
1700 W. Webster
Springfield, MO 65802

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 17, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • legally allow people to drive under the influence of marijuana (cannabis);
  • remove state prohibitions on the possession, cultivation, and sale of marijuana for personal or medical use regardless of age;
  • release all individuals from incarceration, parole and probation if convicted only of nonviolent marijuana related crimes;
  • remove state prohibitions on commercial cultivation, manufacture, distribution, and sale of marijuana;
  • destroy all state civil and criminal records of nonviolent marijuana related crimes;
  • prohibit Missouri assisting enforcement of federal marijuana offenses; and
  • prohibit the taxation of physician recommended medical marijuana? 

This proposal is estimated to result in annual state savings of $10.7 million. Additional state operating costs resulting from this proposal are estimated at $700,000 annually. Local law enforcement costs could increase.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Relating to the Prohibition of Toll Roads, version 1

2018-219

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Wayne Baker

Wayne Baker
7925 Clayton Rd., Suite 200
St. Louis, MO 63117

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 17, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to prohibit the legislature or any other entity or officer of state government from:

  • funding, designing, acquiring, constructing, maintaining, reconstructing, or operating all or part of an existing state road as a toll project; and
  • transferring all or part of a non-tolled road to another entity for operation as a toll road? 

The state currently operates no toll facilities and thus passage of this proposal results in no immediate fiscal impact; however, state governmental entities expect a future unknown negative fiscal impact because the proposal eliminates a potential source of revenue. Local governmental entities expect no fiscal impact.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Relating to the Prohibition of Toll Roads, version 2

2018-220

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Wayne Baker

Wayne Baker
7925 Clayton Rd., Suite 200
St. Louis, MO 63117

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 17, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • require that all government owned roads currently in existence shall be public and not subject to the payment of any toll for their use; and
  • prohibit the highways and transportation commission from transferring all or part of a non-tolled road to another entity as a toll project? 

The state currently operates no toll facilities and thus passage of this proposal results in no immediate fiscal impact; however, state governmental entities expect a future unknown negative fiscal impact because the proposal eliminates a potential source of revenue. Local governmental entities expect no fiscal impact.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Relating to the Prohibition of Toll Roads, version 3

2018-221

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Wayne Baker

Wayne Baker
7925 Clayton Rd., Suite 200
St. Louis, MO 63117

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 17, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to prohibit the legislature or any other state government entity or official from:

  • financing, acquiring, constructing, maintaining, improving, reconstructing, or operating toll roads and toll facilities (facilities, structures, or appurtenances paid for in whole or in part from revenues collected from tolls, fees, rent, or other charges imposed for the use of the facility);
  • relocating or incorporating any public road or bridge into a toll road or toll facility; and
  • transferring all or part of a public road or bridge to another entity for operation as a toll road or toll facility? 

The state currently operates no toll facilities and thus passage of this proposal results in no immediate fiscal impact; however, state governmental entities expect a future unknown negative fiscal impact because the proposal eliminates potential sources of revenue. Local governmental entities expect a significant unknown negative fiscal impact.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article X, Relating to Voter Approval of Sales/Use Taxes, Entertainment Funding, Bonds, and Tax Credits

2018-222

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Damien Johnson

Damien Johnson
4033 Pennsylvania
St. Louis, MO 63118

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 17, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • prohibit any new state or local sales, use, or transaction-based tax on services and transactions without voter approval;
  • prohibit funding sports and entertainment facilities and recreation centers without voter approval;
  • prohibit expanding, extending, or modifying current or future bonds and tax credits for funding sports and entertainment facilities and recreation centers without voter approval;
  • prohibit unelected government bodies from funding sports and entertainment facilities; and
  • prohibit unelected government bodies from bringing a lawsuit regarding these prohibitions? 

The proposal could have a significant negative fiscal impact on the state and local governmental entities. The amount of the impact is unknown.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Relating to Personal and Medical Marijuana Use

2018-223

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Charles Jones

Charles Jones
174 Country Hills
Ellsinore, MO 63937

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on June 1, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • remove state prohibitions on the possession, growth and sale of cannabis (marijuana) for personal or medical use by anyone 18 years and older;
  • remove state prohibitions on marijuana possession by anyone under 18;
  • remove state prohibitions on marijuana use by anyone under 18 if the minor has parental or legal guardian consent or a physician's recommendation;
  • release people incarcerated for nonviolent marijuana related crimes unless the person has additional time to serve for another dissimilar offense; and
  • prohibit using state funds to assist in federal marijuana offense enforcement? 

This proposal is estimated to result in annual state savings of $11 million. Additional state operating costs resulting from this proposal are estimated at $700,000 annually. Local law enforcement costs could increase.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Election Laws and Initiative Petition Procedures

2018-224

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Damien Johnson

Damien Johnson
4033 Pennsylvania
St. Louis, MO 63118

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on June 13, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • prohibit any changes to election laws without voter approval;
  • prohibit a filing fee for proposed initiative petitions;
  • prohibit requiring an initiative petition circulator (signature gatherer) from being a Missouri resident or a registered voter;
  • allow signature gatherers to be paid on a per-signature basis;
  • prohibit any requirement that signature gatherers must wear an identification badge; and
  • require the secretary of state's office to establish and operate a web-based application that allows people to sign initiative petitions electronically? 

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs of $239,000, increased annual costs of $38,000, and unknown costs during each 2-year election cycle of up to $900,000 depending on how many registered voters sign petitions electronically and the correspondence method the state uses. Local governmental entities expect no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Petitioning at Missouri Career Centers

2018-246

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Submitted by: Steven Reed

Steven Reed
2010 S. Ingram Mill Road, F-6
Springfield, MO 65804

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on August 25, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to allow Missourians to petition at the public entrances of Missouri Career Centers? 

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings from this proposal.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Section 54, Relating to Technology Parks and the Sales/Use Tax

2018-248

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Steven Reed

Steven Reed
2010 S. Ingram Mill Road, F-6
Springfield, MO 65804

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on August 25, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow the general assembly to change what sales/use taxes are applied to;
  • increase the state sales/use tax by one-tenth of one percent for a period of one year to be used solely for the promotion and development of technology parks in Missouri;
  • allow cities to apply to the state for certified technology park status; and
  • allow counties and cities to place before voters the question of having a technology park in their community? 

This proposal will impose a state sales and use tax of one-tenth of one percent for one year. The additional revenues of approximately $71.6 million will be used for the promotion and development of Technology Parks in Missouri.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article V, Relating to Allowing Paralegals to Practice Law in Missouri

2018-249

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: Steven Reed

Steven Reed
2010 S. Ingram Mill Road, F-6
Springfield, MO 65804

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on August 25, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri constitution to allow a certified paralegal or legal assistant certified by an accredited college or university who works alongside an attorney for three years to be eligible to take a bar examination, and if the paralegal or legal assistant passes the examination, allow that person to practice law and give legal advice in Missouri, without attending law school or demonstrating good moral character and financial responsibility? 

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings from this proposal.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapters 192, 195, 263 & 311, Relating to the Legalization and Taxation of Medical Marijuana

2018-271

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Submitted by: Lowell Pearson

Lowell Pearson
235 East High Street, Suite 200
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on October 12, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • remove state prohibitions on personal use and possession of medical cannabis (marijuana) with a written certification by a physician who treats a patient diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition;
  • remove state prohibitions on growth, possession, production, and sale of medical marijuana by licensed and regulated facilities, and a facility's licensed owners and employees;
  • impose a 2% tax on the retail sale of medical marijuana; and
  • use funds from this tax for veterans' services, drug treatment, early childhood education, and for public safety in cities with a medical marijuana facility? 

State government entities estimate initial and one-time costs of $2.6 million, annual costs of $10 million, and annual revenues of at least $10 million. Local government entities estimate no annual costs and are expected to have at least $152,000 in annual revenues.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 208, Relating to Medicaid Expansion

2018-275

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Submitted by: Gerald Peterson

Gerald Peterson
5300 Ralston Ave.
Raytown, MO 64133

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on October 16, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • expand benefits under the MO HealthNet Program to any person age 19 to 64, who is not otherwise eligible, but who qualifies for MO HealthNet services under the provisions of the Affordable Care Act of 2010 ("Obamacare"), and who has income at or below 133% of the federal poverty level plus 5% of the applicable family size per federal regulation; and
  • for the people covered under the expansion, require the reimbursement rate to MO HealthNet providers to be comparable to commercial reimbursement payment levels? 

State government entities estimate additional costs in excess of $2 billion annually. Revenues from the federal government to offset these costs are estimates to be $1.8 billion annually, subject to changes in federal law. Local government entities expect no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Petitioning at Missouri Career Centers

2018-281

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Submitted by: Steven Reed

Steven Reed
2010 S. Ingram Mill Road, F-6
Springfield, MO 65804

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on October 27, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to allow Missourians to petition at the public entrances of all state funded operations and Missouri Career Centers? 

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings from this proposal.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 115, Relating to Voter Registration and Voter Identification

2018-295

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Submitted by: Gerald Peterson

Gerald Peterson
5300 Ralston Ave.
Raytown, MO 64133

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on November 17, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • prohibit the division of motor vehicles and its agents from questioning the citizenship of a person applying for a license or registering to vote;
  • require the division of motor vehicles to personally deliver to and complete voter registration applications for people if they do not have enough forms on site;
  • require electronic transmission of certain voter registration applications to the state's centralized voter registration system; and
  • allow a non-photo voter identification card issued by a local election authority to be used to vote as a substitute for photo identification? 

State and local governmental entities estimate no savings from this proposal. State governmental entities estimate one-time costs of up to $1 million. Local election authorities are estimated to have additional costs ranging from $6,500 to $30,000 per election.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 147, Relating to a Corporate Franchise Tax, version 1

2018-296

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Submitted by: Gerald Peterson

Gerald Peterson
5300 Ralston Ave.
Raytown, MO 64133

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on November 17, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • reinstate the corporate franchise tax;
  • set the rate at 1% of a corporation's value of its outstanding shares and surplus (if the value exceeds $10 million);
  • use 50% of the revenues for constructing and maintaining state highways;
  • use 37.5% of the revenues for early childhood, elementary and secondary schools with at least a 12% poverty level; and
  • use 12.5% of the revenues for the Department of Higher Education, with the first $48 million to help finance construction of a downtown arts campus for the University of Missouri in Kansas City? 

State governmental entities estimate initial and one-time costs of approximately $80,000, annual costs of approximately $95,000, and annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. Local governmental entities expect no costs or savings.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 147, Relating to a Corporate Franchise Tax, version 2

2018-297

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Submitted by: Gerald Peterson

Gerald Peterson
5300 Ralston Ave.
Raytown, MO 64133

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on November 17, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • reinstate the corporate franchise tax;
  • set the rate at 2% of a corporation's value of its outstanding shares and surplus (if the value exceeds $10 million);
  • use 50% of the revenues for constructing and maintaining state highways;
  • use 37.5% of the revenues for early childhood, elementary and secondary schools with at least a 12% poverty level; and
  • use 12.5% of the revenues for the Department of Higher Education, with the first $48 million to help finance construction of a downtown arts campus for the University of Missouri in Kansas City? 

State governmental entities estimate initial and one-time costs of approximately $80,000, annual costs of approximately $95,000, and annual revenues of approximately $9 billion. Local governmental entities expect no costs or savings.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 147, Relating to a Corporate Franchise Tax, version 3

2018-298

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Submitted by: Gerald Peterson

Gerald Peterson
5300 Ralston Ave.
Raytown, MO 64133

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on November 17, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • reinstate the corporate franchise tax;
  • set the rate at 1% of a corporation's value of its outstanding shares and surplus (if the value exceeds $10 million);
  • use 50% of the revenues for constructing and maintaining state highways;
  • use 37.5% of the revenues for only public early childhood, elementary and secondary schools with at least a 12% poverty level; and
  • use 12.5% of the revenues for the Department of Higher Education, with the first $48 million to help finance construction of a downtown arts campus for the University of Missouri in Kansas City? 

State governmental entities estimate initial and one-time costs of approximately $80,000, annual costs of approximately $95,000, and annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. Local governmental entities expect no costs or savings.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 147, Relating to a Corporate Franchise Tax, version 4

2018-299

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Submitted by: Gerald Peterson

Gerald Peterson
5300 Ralston Ave.
Raytown, MO 64133

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on November 17, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • reinstate the corporate franchise tax;
  • set the rate at 2% of a corporation's value of its outstanding shares and surplus (if the value exceeds $10 million);
  • use 50% of the revenues for constructing and maintaining state highways;
  • use 37.5% of the revenues for only public early childhood, elementary and secondary schools with at least a 12% poverty level; and
  • use 12.5% of the revenues for the Department of Higher Education, with the first $48 million to help finance construction of a downtown arts campus for the University of Missouri in Kansas City? 

State governmental entities estimate initial and one-time costs of approximately $80,000, annual costs of approximately $95,000, and annual revenues of approximately $9 billion. Local governmental entities expect no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Worker Freedom

2018-304

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Submitted by: Patricia Thomas

Patricia Thomas
3444 Hobbs Lane
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on December 19, 2017.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to provide that every employee shall have the freedom to work without being forced to pay any fees to a union (labor organization) or join a union in order to gain or keep a job? 

State and local government entities estimate no costs or savings from this proposal.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VI, Relating to Immigration Enforcement

2018-315

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Submitted by: Patricia Thomas

Patricia Thomas
3444 Hobbs Lane
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 12, 2018.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to provide that municipalities and their officials shall cooperate and comply with requests from United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials to detain, maintain custody of, or transfer any alien to ICE? 

State and local government entities estimate no costs or savings from this proposal.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article XIV, Relating to Removal of Historic Memorials, version 3

2018-316

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Submitted by: Patricia Thomas

Patricia Thomas
3444 Hobbs Lane
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 12, 2018.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to require that certain historic memorials of any age on public property, such as statues, names of schools, streets, bridges and buildings named or dedicated in honor of any historic conflict, entity, event, or figure, may not be removed, renamed, or otherwise changed in certain ways unless provided by law? 

State and local government entities estimate no costs or savings from this proposal.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article V, Relating to the Election of Judges, version 1

2018-317

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Submitted by: Patricia Thomas

Patricia Thomas
3444 Hobbs Lane
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 19, 2018.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to provide that:

  • supreme court and court of appeals (appellate court) judges shall be elected in nonpartisan elections, but can declare their support for a political party and be endorsed by a political party;
  • the term of an appellate court judge shall be reduced from 12 years to 6 years;
  • no appellate court judge can be elected to a particular judicial seat for more than two consecutive terms;
  • the governor fills appellate court vacancies without recommendations from the appellate judicial commission; and
  • all judicial candidates can receive and make campaign contributions?

State court officials estimate cost savings of approximately $8,000 annually, increased training costs ranging from approximately $29,000 to $55,000 annually, and unknown annual costs related to judicial vacancies. Local governments estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article V, Relating to the Election of Judges, version 2

2018-318

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Submitted by: Patricia Thomas

Patricia Thomas
3444 Hobbs Lane
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 19, 2018.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to provide that:

  • supreme court and court of appeals (appellate court) judges shall be elected in partisan elections;
  • the term of an appellate court judge shall be reduced from 12 years to 6 years;
  • no appellate court judge can be elected to a particular judicial seat for more than two consecutive terms;
  • the governor fills appellate court vacancies without recommendations from the appellate judicial commission; and
  • all judicial candidates can receive and make campaign contributions?

State court officials estimate cost savings of approximately $8,000 annually, increased training costs ranging from approximately $29,000 to $55,000 annually, and unknown annual costs related to judicial vacancies. Local governments estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Relating to a Sales Tax for Law Enforcement, version 1

2018-322

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Submitted by: Terry Briggs

Terry Briggs
2071 Exchange Dr.
St. Charles, MO 63303

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 26, 2018.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri constitution to:

  • enact a state sales tax of four-tenths of one percent;
  • use revenues from this state sales tax to fund the state highway patrol's enforcement of state motor vehicle and traffic laws, provide for the families of law enforcement officers killed or disabled in the line of duty, and provide grants to local law enforcement agencies for equipment and training; and
  • require the state auditor to annually audit the funds raised and expended by this state sales tax and certain state highway funds? 

State government entities estimate increased revenue of $286 million annually and one-time costs of $79,000. Local governments estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Relating to a Sales Tax for Law Enforcement, version 2

2018-323

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Submitted by: Terry Briggs

Terry Briggs
2071 Exchange Dr.
St. Charles, MO 63303

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 26, 2018.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri constitution to:

  • enact a state sales tax of three-eighths of one percent;
  • use revenues from this state sales tax to fund the state highway patrol's enforcement of state motor vehicle and traffic laws, provide for the families of law enforcement officers killed or disabled in the line of duty, and provide grants to local law enforcement agencies for equipment and training; and
  • require the state auditor to annually audit the funds raised and expended by this state sales tax and certain state highway funds? 

State government entities estimate increased revenue of $268 million annually and one-time costs of $79,000. Local governments estimate no costs or savings.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 142, Relating to the Motor Fuel Tax, version 1

2018-324

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Submitted by: Terry Briggs

Terry Briggs
2071 Exchange Dr.
St. Charles, MO 63303

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 26, 2018.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase the current 17 cents per gallon state motor fuel tax by two cents per gallon each year beginning on January 1, 2019, so that in 2023 the tax will be 27 cents per gallon;
  • require that all motor vehicle fuel tax revenues are used only for constructing and maintaining an adequate system of connected state highways; and
  • require the state auditor to annually audit the state motor vehicle fuel tax revenues to ensure they are being used properly? 

When fully implemented, the proposal is estimated to annually increase state revenue by $293 million and local government revenue by $128 million. State government entities expect initial setup costs of $83,000 and increased annual costs of $46,000. Local governments expect increased annual costs of at least $61,000.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 142, Relating to the Motor Fuel Tax, version 2

2018-325

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Submitted by: Terry Briggs

Terry Briggs
2071 Exchange Dr.
St. Charles, MO 63303

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 26, 2018.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase the current 17 cents per gallon state motor fuel tax by two and one-half cents per gallon each year beginning on January 1, 2019, so that in 2023 the tax will be 29 and one-half cents per gallon;
  • require that all motor vehicle fuel tax revenues are used only for constructing and maintaining an adequate system of connected state highways; and
  • require the state auditor to annually audit the state motor vehicle fuel tax revenues to ensure they are being used properly? 

When fully implemented, the proposal is estimated to annually increase state revenue by $366 million and local government revenue by $160 million. State government entities expect initial setup costs of $83,000 and increased annual costs of $46,000. Local governments expect increased annual costs of at least $76,000.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 142, Relating to the Diesel Fuel Tax, version 3

2018-326

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Submitted by: Terry Briggs

Terry Briggs
2071 Exchange Dr.
St. Charles, MO 63303

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 26, 2018.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase the current 17 cents per gallon state motor fuel tax on diesel fuel by two cents per gallon each year beginning January 1, 2019, so that in 2023 the tax will be 27 cents per gallon;
  • require that all motor vehicle fuel tax revenues are used only for constructing and maintaining an adequate system of connected state highways; and
  • require the state auditor to annually audit the state motor vehicle fuel tax revenues to ensure they are being used properly? 

When fully implemented, the proposal is estimated to annually increase state revenue by $77 million and local government revenue by $34 million. State government entities expect initial setup costs of $83,000 and increased annual costs of $46,000. Local governments expect increased annual costs of at least $11,000.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Relating to a Sales Tax for Law Enforcement, version 1

2018-327

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Submitted by: Terry Briggs

Terry Briggs
2071 Exchange Dr.
St. Charles, MO 63303

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 28, 2018.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri constitution to:

  • enact a state sales tax of four-tenths of one percent;
  • use revenues from this state sales tax to fund the state highway patrol's enforcement of state motor vehicle and traffic laws, provide for the families of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, and provide grants to local law enforcement agencies for equipment and training; and
  • require the state auditor to annually audit the funds raised and expended by this state sales tax and certain state highway funds? 

State government entities estimate increased revenue of $333 million annually and one-time costs of $79,000. Local governments estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Relating to a Sales Tax for Law Enforcement, version 2

2018-328

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Submitted by: Terry Briggs

Terry Briggs
2071 Exchange Dr.
St. Charles, MO 63303

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 28, 2018.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri constitution to:

  • enact a state sales tax of three-eighths of one percent;
  • use revenues from this state sales tax to fund the state highway patrol's enforcement of state motor vehicle and traffic laws, provide for the families of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, and provide grants to local law enforcement agencies for equipment and training; and
  • require the state auditor to annually audit the funds raised and expended by this state sales tax and certain state highway funds? 

State government entities estimate increased revenue of $312 million annually and one-time costs of $79,000. Local governments estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Petitioning at State Buildings

2018-332

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Submitted by: Steven Reed

Steven Reed
2010 S. Ingram Mill Road, F-6
Springfield, MO 65804

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 16, 2018.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to allow Missourians to petition at the public entrances of all state funded operations that are open to the public? 

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings from this proposal.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Section 48, Relating to Cell Phone Usage while Driving

2018-334

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Submitted by: Steven Reed

Steven Reed
2010 S. Ingram Mill Road, F-6
Springfield, MO 65804

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 16, 2018.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri constitution to:

  • prohibit operating a motor vehicle while using a handheld wireless communications device to participate in a phone call, send, read, or write a text message or other electronic message, unless the device is equipped with and being used via hands-free technology;
  • prohibit operating a commercial motor vehicle while using a handheld mobile phone or using a wireless communications device to send, read, or write a text message or other electronic message; and
  • provide the above prohibitions would not apply to authorized emergency vehicles? 

State governmental entities could incur additional costs, but the amount is unknown. Local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article V, Relating to Allowing Paralegals to Practice Law in Missouri

2018-336

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Submitted by: Steven Reed

Steven Reed
2010 S. Ingram Mill Road, F-6
Springfield, MO 65804

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 23, 2018.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri constitution to allow a certified paralegal or legal assistant certified by an accredited college or university who works alongside an attorney for three years to be eligible to take a bar examination, and if the paralegal or legal assistant passes the examination, allow that person to practice law and give legal advice in Missouri, without attending law school? 

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings from this proposal.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 393, Relating to Renewable Energy, version 2

2018-359

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Submitted by: James Owen

James Owen
PO Box 266
Columbia, MO 65205

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on April 6, 2018.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase the requirement that certain electric utilities generate or purchase electricity from renewable energy sources from the current 10% of retail sales and 15% by 2021, to 20% by 2020, with incremental increases to at least 40% by 2035;
  • allow this requirement to be met using energy savings due to energy efficiency or consumer demand modifications; and
  • remove the ability of the electric utilities to meet this requirement by using renewable energy credits unless the credits are associated with electricity sold to Missouri customers? 

State governmental entities estimate additional known costs of approximately $170,000 annually. State and local governmental entities anticipate possible increased costs of electricity, but the amount is unknown.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 393, Relating to Renewable Energy, version 3

2018-360

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Submitted by: James Owen

James Owen
PO Box 266
Columbia, MO 65205

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on April 6, 2018.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase the requirement that certain electric utilities generate or purchase electricity from renewable energy sources from the current 10% of retail sales and 15% by 2021, to 20% by 2020, with incremental increases to at least 50% by 2035;
  • allow this requirement to be met using energy savings due to energy efficiency or consumer demand modifications; and
  • remove the ability of the electric utilities to meet this requirement by using renewable energy credits unless the credits are associated with electricity sold to Missouri customers? 

State governmental entities estimate additional known costs of approximately $170,000 annually. State and local governmental entities anticipate possible increased costs of electricity, but the amount is unknown.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 393, Relating to Renewable Energy

2018-361

[full text]PDF Document

Submitted by: James Owen

James Owen
PO Box 266
Columbia, MO 65205

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on April 6, 2018.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase the requirement that certain electric utilities generate or purchase electricity from renewable energy sources from the current 10% of retail sales and 15% by 2021, to 15% by 2020, with incremental increases to at least 30% by 2035;
  • allow this requirement to be met using energy savings due to energy efficiency or consumer demand modifications; and
  • remove the ability of the electric utilities to meet this requirement by using renewable energy credits unless the credits are associated with electricity sold to Missouri customers? 

State governmental entities estimate additional known costs of approximately $170,000 annually. State and local governmental entities anticipate possible increased costs of electricity, but the amount is unknown.

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