2024 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, Section 50, Relating to Initiative Petition Signature Gathering

2024-001

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Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 E 40th St. S
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 3, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow initiative petitions to be signed electronically with statements of support by eligible voters;
  • require the governor to establish and maintain a system for electronically filing statements of support; and
  • require the Secretary of State to create a form for electronic statements of support and make such statements publicly available?

State governmental entities estimate initial costs of $500,000 and ongoing costs of $100,000 annually. Local governmental entities estimate ongoing cost of at least $95,000 every general election year.

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

2024-002

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Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 E 40th St. S
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 3, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow for members of the General Assembly to acquire proxies from each eligible Missouri voter to vote on all matters;
  • require the governor to establish, maintain, and ensure the security and privacy of an online system for voters to facilitate electronically assigning and reassigning of proxies;
  • require the secretary of state to create a proxy form by January 2, 2025; and
  • require the General Assembly to pass legislation providing penalties for proxy malfeasance?

State governmental entities estimate initial costs of $500,000 and ongoing costs of at least $100,000 annually. Local governmental entities estimate initial cost of at least $300,000.

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

2024-003

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Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 E 40th St. S
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 3, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow for members of the General Assembly to acquire proxies from each eligible Missouri voter to vote on all matters;
  • require the governor to establish, maintain, and ensure the security and privacy of an online system for voters to facilitate electronically assigning and reassigning of proxies;
  • require the secretary of state to create a proxy form to allow for the assigning of proxies;
  • require the General Assembly to pass legislation providing penalties for proxy malfeasance; and
  • allow a simple majority of votes instead of two-thirds to override a gubernatorial veto?

State governmental entities estimate initial costs of $500,000 and ongoing costs of at least $100,000 annually. Local governmental entities estimate initial cost of at least $300,000.

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

2024-004

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Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 E 40th St. S
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 3, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow members of the general assembly to acquire proxies from eligible Missouri voters to vote on all matters;
  • require the governor to establish, maintain, and ensure the security and privacy of an online system for voters to facilitate electronically assigning and reassigning of proxies;
  • allow a simple majority of votes instead of two-thirds to override a gubernatorial veto;
  • require the general assembly to pass legislation providing penalties for proxy malfeasance; and
  • elect members of the general assembly on November 3, 2026 based on assignment of the most proxies per district?

State governmental entities estimate initial costs of $500,000 and ongoing costs of at least $100,000 annually. Local governmental entities estimate initial cost of at least $570,000, ongoing costs of at least $240,000 annually, and ongoing savings of at least $500 annually and $5,000 every general election year.

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

2024-005

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Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 E 40th St. S
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 3, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • progressively reduce the members of the general assembly to one hundred by the year 2027 and be a unicameral legislature;
  • allow members of the general assembly to acquire proxies from eligible Missouri voters to vote on all matters;
  • require the governor to establish, maintain, and ensure the security and privacy of an online system for voters to facilitate electronically assigning and reassigning of proxies;
  • require the General Assembly to pass legislation providing penalties for proxy malfeasance; and
  • allow a simple majority of votes instead of two-thirds to override a gubernatorial veto?

State governmental entities estimate initial costs of $500,000 and ongoing costs of at least $100,000 annually, and savings of $13 million annually. Local governmental entities estimate initial cost of at least $570,000, ongoing costs of at least $240,000 annually, and ongoing savings of at least $5,000 every general election year.

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

2024-006

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Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 E 40th St. S
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 20, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution 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?

State governmental entities estimate costs of $0 to $50,000 annually from this proposal. Local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings from this proposal.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Section 52, Relating to Citizen Initiatives

2024-007

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Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 E 40th St. S
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 20, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to prohibit the general assembly from altering, amending, or repealing a statute that was approved by the voters through the initiative process unless the general assembly submits the proposed changes to the voters and the changes are approved by a majority of the voters?

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

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

2024-008

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Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 E 40th St. S
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 20, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • change voting in general elections for the offices of governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, state treasurer, state auditor and United States senator, if more than two candidates appear on the ballot at either a primary or general election, 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?

State and local governmental entities estimate no savings, one-time costs of at least $245,000 and ongoing costs of at least $225,000 every general election year.

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

2024-009

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Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 E 40th St. S
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 20, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • create the Missouri Elections Trust Fund to be administered by the Department of Revenue;
  • create a $5 state income tax return checkoff to finance the Fund; and
  • use the money to provide matching public funding, based on campaign filings with the Missouri Ethics Commission, for candidates for elected office who agree (1) to not accept contributions from corporations or political action committees that accept corporate contributions; and (2) that at least one-half of all money raised by the candidate will come from individuals contributing $200 or less per election cycle?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs of about $7,000. Also, an unknown amount of revenue will not be available for state General Revenue Fund spending. Local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings from this proposal.

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

2024-010

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Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 E 40th St. S
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 20, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law 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 provides coverage for treatment and procedures only covered by Medicare or Medicaid to take effect on January 1, 2026; with membership dues (premiums) based on a percentage of the member’s federal taxable income from the most recent tax return, paid monthly and adjusted annually based on income?

State governmental entities expect any costs to equal any savings. Local governmental entities expect no costs or savings from this proposal.

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

2024-011

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Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 E 40th St. S
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 20, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • impose a state tax on long-term capital gains and qualified dividends (gains and dividends) in an amount equal to the difference between the federal taxes paid on gains and dividends and the rate that would have been paid had the gains or dividends been taxed as marginal ordinary income; and
  • use these tax revenues to increase the percentage of electricity generated by clean, renewable sources in Missouri until 90% or more of the state's electricity is from clean, renewable sources?

State governmental entities estimate initial costs of $72,000, ongoing costs of at least $548,000 annually, and ongoing revenues of $839 million annually. Local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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

2024-012

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Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 E 40th St. S
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 25, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • do away with party designations and primary elections for the office of governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, state treasurer, state auditor, United States senator, United States representative, state senator, state representative, and circuit judge;
  • make the general election a runoff between a minimum of five candidates for each office using ranked choice voting; and
  • use a random selection algorithm prior to tabulation to resolve ties between candidates if one should occur?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs of at least $245,000, ongoing cost of at least $332,000 every general election year, and possible savings of $7 million every general election year.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating to Elections for State and Federal Officials, version 1

2024-013

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Submitted by:  David Roland

David Roland
14779 Audrain Road 815
Mexico, MO 65265

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 25, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • make primary elections for statewide office, Missouri General Assembly and United States Congress open elections in which all candidates appear on a single ballot;
  • make general elections for statewide office, Missouri General Assembly and United States Congress a runoff between the top four candidates for each office from the open primary elections using ranked choice voting; and
  • fill vacancies for statewide office, Missouri General Assembly and United States Congress by special election?

State and local governmental entities’ costs are estimated at $2.3 million in one-time costs, and ongoing costs of at least $80,000 annually, $241,000 each primary election, $251,000 each general election, and $199,000 for all other elections. State and local governmental entities’ savings are estimated at an unknown amount.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating to Elections for State and Federal Officials, version 2

2024-014

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Submitted by:  David Roland

David Roland
14779 Audrain Road 815
Mexico, MO 65265

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 25, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • make primaries open elections with all candidates for statewide offices, Missouri General Assembly, and the United States Congress, appearing on a single ballot;
  • make the general election a runoff between the top four candidates for each office from the open primary elections using ranked choice voting;
  • fill vacancies for statewide offices, Missouri General Assembly, and the United States Congress with special elections; and
  • disallow the general assembly from enacting laws hindering establishment of open primaries and instant runoffs?

State and local governmental entities’ costs are estimated at $2.3 million in one-time costs, and ongoing costs of at least $80,000 annually, $241,000 each primary election, $251,000 each general election, and $199,000 for all other elections. State and local governmental entities’ savings are estimated at an unknown amount.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating to Elections for State and Federal Officials, version 3

2024-015

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Submitted by:  David Roland

David Roland
14779 Audrain Road 815
Mexico, MO 65265

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 25, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • make primaries open elections with all candidates for statewide offices, Missouri General Assembly, county offices, and the United States Congress, appearing on a single ballot;
  • make the general election a runoff between the top four candidates for each office from the open primary elections using ranked choice voting;
  • fill vacancies for statewide offices, Missouri General Assembly, county offices, and the United States Congress with special elections; and
  • disallow the general assembly from enacting laws hindering establishment of open primaries and instant runoffs?

State and local governmental entities’ costs are estimated at $2.3 million in one-time costs, and ongoing costs of at least $80,000 annually, $341,000 each primary election, $351,000 each general election, and $299,000 for all other elections. State and local governmental entities’ savings are estimated at an unknown amount.

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

2024-016

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Submitted by:  Terrence Wise

Terrence Wise
2725 Clifton Ave
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 14, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $13.50 per hour starting January 1, 2025, with $0.75 per hour increase each year until 2027, when the minimum wage would be $15.00 per hour; and
  • adjust state minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2028?

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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

2024-017

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Submitted by:  Terrence Wise

Terrence Wise
2725 Clifton Ave
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 14, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $13.75 per hour starting January 1, 2025, with $1.25 per hour increase each year until 2027, when the minimum wage would be $16.25 per hour; and
  • adjust state minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2028?

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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

2024-018

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Submitted by:  Terrence Wise

Terrence Wise
2725 Clifton Ave
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 14, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $13.75 per hour starting January 1, 2025, with $1.25 per hour increase, making the minimum wage $15.00 per hour in January 2026; and
  • adjust state minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2027?

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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

2024-019

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Submitted by:  Terrence Wise

Terrence Wise
2725 Clifton Ave
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 14, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $14.00 per hour starting January 1, 2025, with $1.00 per hour increase each year until 2027, when the minimum wage would be $16.00 per hour; and
  • adjust state minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2028?

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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

2024-020

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Submitted by:  Terrence Wise

Terrence Wise
2725 Clifton Ave
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 14, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $13.50 per hour starting January 1, 2025, with $0.75 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; and
  • increase the employer portion of tipped employee wages annually until attaining full minimum wage by January 1, 2034?

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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

2024-021

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Submitted by:  Terrence Wise

Terrence Wise
2725 Clifton Ave
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 14, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $13.75 per hour starting January 1, 2025, with $1.25 per hour increase each year until 2027, when the minimum wage would be $16.25 per hour;
  • adjust state minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2028; and
  • increase the employer portion of tipped employee wages annually until attaining full minimum wage by January 1, 2034?

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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

2024-022

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Submitted by:  Terrence Wise

Terrence Wise
2725 Clifton Ave
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 14, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $13.75 per hour starting January 1, 2025, with $1.25 per hour increase, making the minimum wage $15.00 per hour in January 2026;
  • adjust state minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2027; and
  • increase the employer portion of tipped employee wages annually until attaining full minimum wage by January 1, 2034?

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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

2024-023

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Submitted by:  Terrence Wise

Terrence Wise
2725 Clifton Ave
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 14, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall Missouri law be amended to:

  • increase the state minimum wage to $14.00 per hour starting January 1, 2025, with $1.00 per hour increase each year until 2027, when the minimum wage would be $16.00 per hour;
  • adjust state minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2028; and
  • increase the employer portion of tipped employee wages annually until attaining full minimum wage by January 1, 2034?

State and local governments estimate no direct costs or savings from the proposal, but operating costs could increase by an unknown annual amount. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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

2024-024

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Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 E 40th St. S
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 16, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow for a system of rank choice voting with a minimum of three candidates for senator and representative in order of voter preference;
  • eliminate the primary election in 2026 for state legislators;
  • list candidates for the general election without party affiliation;
  • elect state senators at large, instead of by district;
  • reduce the number of state representatives from 163 to 160 (20 members from each of the eight congressional districts); and
  • fill vacancies with the highest-ranking unelected candidate?

State government legislative operating costs are estimated to decrease by approximately $282,000 annually. State and local governmental entities estimate one-time costs of at least $695,000, and ongoing costs of at least $120,000 every general election year.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Earned Paid Sick Time, version 1

2024-025

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Submitted by:  Lisa D'Souza

Lisa D'Souza
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 23, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • require employers, beginning May 1, 2025, with fifteen or more employees provide one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked, using no more than fifty-six hours annually;
  • require employers with fewer than fifteen employees provide the same paid sick leave, using no more than forty hours annually;
  • allow up to 80 hours of earned paid sick time to carry over annually;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement; and
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts and education institutions?

State governmental entities estimate no savings, one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to $256,000 per year by 2027. Local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Earned Paid Sick Time, version 2

2024-026

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Submitted by:  Lisa D'Souza

Lisa D'Souza
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 23, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • require employers, beginning May 1, 2025, with fifteen or more employees provide one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked but limit using no more than fifty-six hours annually;
  • require employers with fewer than fifteen employees provide the same paid sick leave but limit using no more than forty hours annually;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement;
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts and education institutions; and
  • allow collective bargaining agreements to waive these requirements?

State governmental entities estimate no savings, one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to $256,000 per year by 2027. Local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Earned Paid Sick Time, version 3

2024-027

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Submitted by:  Lisa D'Souza

Lisa D'Souza
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 23, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • require employers, beginning May 1, 2025, with fifteen or more employees provide one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked but limit using no more than fifty-six hours annually;
  • require employers with fewer than fifteen employees provide the same paid sick leave but limit using no more than forty hours annually;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement;
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts and education institutions; and
  • allow collective bargaining agreements to waive these requirements?

State governmental entities estimate no savings, one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to $256,000 per year by 2027. Local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Earned Paid Sick Time, version 4

2024-028

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Submitted by:  Lisa D'Souza

Lisa D'Souza
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 23, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • require employers, beginning May 1, 2025, with fifteen or more employees provide one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked but limit using no more than forty hours annually;
  • require employers with fewer than fifteen employees provide the same paid sick leave but limit using no more than twenty-four hours annually;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement;
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts and education institutions; and
  • allow collective bargaining agreements to waive these requirements?

State governmental entities estimate no savings, one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to $256,000 per year by 2027. Local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Earned Paid Sick Time, version 5

2024-029

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Submitted by:  Lisa D'Souza

Lisa D'Souza
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 23, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • require employers, beginning May 1, 2025, with fifteen or more employees provide one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked, using no more than forty hours annually;
  • require employers with fewer than fifteen employees provide the same paid sick leave, limit using no more than twenty-four hours annually;
  • allow up to 80 hours of earned paid sick time to carry over annually;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement; and
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts and education institutions?

State governmental entities estimate no savings, one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to $256,000 per year by 2027. Local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Earned Paid Sick Time, version 6

2024-030

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Lisa D'Souza

Lisa D'Souza
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 23, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • require employers, beginning May 1, 2025, with fifteen or more employees provide one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked, using no more than forty hours annually;
  • require employers with fewer than fifteen employees provide the same paid sick leave, using no more than twenty-four hours annually;
  • allow up to 80 hours of earned sick time to carry over annually;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement; and
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts, education institutions and some specific construction employees?

State governmental entities estimate no savings, one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to $256,000 per year by 2027. Local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time, version 1

2024-031

[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 February 23, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase minimum wage January 1, 2025 to $13.50 per hour, increasing $0.75 per hour each year until 2027, when the minimum wage would be $15.00 per hour;
  • adjust minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2028;
  • require all employers to provide one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement;
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts and education institutions; and
  • allow collective bargaining agreements to waive these requirements?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to at least $256,000 per year by 2027. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time, version 2

2024-032

[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 February 23, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase minimum wage January 1, 2025 to $13.50 per hour, increasing $0.75 per hour each year until 2027, when the minimum wage would be $15.00 per hour;
  • adjust minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2028;
  • require all employers to provide one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement; and
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts and education institutions?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to at least $256,000 per year by 2027. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time, version 3

2024-033

[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 February 23, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase minimum wage January 1, 2025 to $13.50 per hour, increasing $0.75 per hour each year until 2027, when the minimum wage would be $15.00 per hour;
  • adjust minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2028;
  • require all employers to provide one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement; and
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts, education institutions and some specific construction employees?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to at least $256,000 per year by 2027. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time, version 4

2024-034

[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 February 23, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase minimum wage January 1, 2025 to $13.75 per hour, increasing $1.25 per hour each year until 2027, when the minimum wage would be $16.25 per hour;
  • adjust minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2028;
  • require all employers to provide one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement;
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts and education institutions; and
  • allow collective bargaining agreements to waive these requirements?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to at least $256,000 per year by 2027. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time, version 5

2024-035

[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 February 23, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase minimum wage January 1, 2025 to $13.75 per hour, increasing $1.25 per hour each year until 2027, when the minimum wage would be $16.25 per hour;
  • adjust minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2028;
  • require all employers to provide one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement; and
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts and education institutions?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to at least $256,000 per year by 2027. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time, version 6

2024-036

[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 February 23, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase minimum wage January 1, 2025 to $13.50 per hour, increasing $0.75 per hour each year until 2027, when the minimum wage would be $15.00 per hour;
  • adjust minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2028;
  • require all employers to provide one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement;
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts and education institutions; and
  • allow collective bargaining agreements to waive these requirements?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to at least $256,000 per year by 2027. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time, version 7

2024-037

[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 February 23, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase minimum wage January 1, 2025 to $13.75 per hour, increasing $1.25 per hour each year until 2026, when the minimum wage would be $15.00 per hour;
  • adjust minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2027;
  • require all employers to provide one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement;
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts and education institutions; and
  • allow collective bargaining agreements to waive these requirements?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to at least $256,000 per year by 2027. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time, version 8

2024-038

[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 February 23, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase minimum wage January 1, 2025 to $13.75 per hour, increasing $1.25 per hour each year until 2026, when the minimum wage would be $15.00 per hour;
  • adjust minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2027;
  • require all employers to provide one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement; and
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts and education institutions?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to at least $256,000 per year by 2027. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time, version 9

2024-039

[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 February 23, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase minimum wage January 1, 2025 to $13.75 per hour, increasing $1.25 per hour each year until 2027, when the minimum wage would be $16.25 per hour;
  • adjust minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2028;
  • require all employers to provide one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement; and
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts, education institutions and some specific construction employees?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to at least $256,000 per year by 2027. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time, version 10

2024-040

[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 February 23, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase minimum wage January 1, 2025 to $14.00 per hour, increasing $1.00 per hour each year until 2027, when the minimum wage would be $16.00 per hour;
  • adjust minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2028;
  • require all employers to provide one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement;
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts and education institutions; and
  • allow collective bargaining agreements to waive these requirements?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to at least $256,000 per year by 2027. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time, version 11

2024-041

[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 February 23, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase minimum wage January 1, 2025 to $14.00 per hour, increasing $1.00 per hour each year until 2027, when the minimum wage would be $16.00 per hour;
  • adjust minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2028;
  • require all employers to provide one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement; and
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts and education institutions?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to at least $256,000 per year by 2027. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time, version 12

2024-042

[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 February 23, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase minimum wage January 1, 2025 to $13.75 per hour, increasing $1.25 per hour each year until 2027, when the minimum wage would be $16.25 per hour;
  • adjust minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2028;
  • require all employers to provide one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement;
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts and education institutions; and
  • allow collective bargaining agreements to waive these requirements?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to at least $256,000 per year by 2027. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating to Conduct of Elections

2024-043

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Frederic Steinbach

Frederic Steinbach
237 South Greentrails Drive
Chesterfield, MO 63017

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 28, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • supersede the statutory prohibition of Direct Recording Electronic voting machines and allow the use through 2024;
  • require, except in primaries for federal offices and statewide offices, the candidate who receives the most votes to be declared the winner of the election;
  • require election authorities update voter rolls upon notification by a state or federal agency; and
  • allow an election authority to request the secretary of state provide technical assistance and recommended guidelines for the management, administration, and accuracy of voter rolls and registrations maintained and used by any election authority?

State governmental entities estimate no costs or savings for this proposal. Local governmental entities estimate costs could increase by at least $40,000 each municipal general election, $51,000 each primary election, and $52,000 each general election.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VI, Relating to Local Control, version 1

2024-044

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Richard Speidel

Richard Speidel
3633 Charlotte St
Kansas City, MO 64109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 8, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to allow any city, town, village or municipality containing more than ten thousand inhabitants including incorporated and unincorporated cities and towns and all counties to enact ordinances or regulations which establish and enforce standards or requirements relating to a workplace, employment, affordable housing, predatory lending, safety and environmental matters but shall not apply to employees of the state, to public works undertaken by the state, to purchases by the state, to land, housing, or facilities owned by the state or to corporations owned or operated by the state and other political subdivisions?

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

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VI, Relating to Local Control, version 2

2024-045

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Richard Speidel

Richard Speidel
3633 Charlotte St
Kansas City, MO 64109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 8, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to allow any city, town, village or municipality containing more than ten thousand inhabitants including incorporated and unincorporated cities and towns and all counties to enact ordinances or regulations which establish and enforce standards or requirements relating to minimum or living wage, paid or unpaid vacation and sick leave, and paid or unpaid meal periods or break times but shall not apply to employees of the state or other political subdivisions?

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

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VI, Relating to Local Control, version 3

2024-046

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Richard Speidel

Richard Speidel
3633 Charlotte St
Kansas City, MO 64109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 8, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to allow any city, town, village or municipality containing more than ten thousand inhabitants including incorporated and unincorporated cities and towns and all counties to enact ordinances or regulations which establish and enforce standards or requirements relating to minimum or living wage and paid or unpaid vacation and sick leave but shall not apply to employees of the state or other political subdivisions?

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

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VI, Relating to Local Control, version 4

2024-047

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Richard Speidel

Richard Speidel
3633 Charlotte St
Kansas City, MO 64109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 8, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to allow any city, town, village or municipality containing more than ten thousand inhabitants including incorporated and unincorporated cities and towns and all counties to enact ordinances or regulations which establish and enforce standards or requirements relating to minimum wage, vacation and sick leave, meal or break times and limits and restrictions to rent and fees charged for privately-owned single or multiple-unit residential property but shall not apply to state employees, to state owned land, housing, or facilities or to corporations owned or operated by the state and other political subdivisions?

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

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VI, Relating to Local Control, version 5

2024-048

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Richard Speidel

Richard Speidel
3633 Charlotte St
Kansas City, MO 64109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 8, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to allow any city, town, village or municipality containing more than ten thousand inhabitants including incorporated and unincorporated cities and towns and all counties to enact ordinances or regulations which establish and enforce standards or requirements that relate to limiting or restricting the amount of rent and fees charged for privately-owned single or multiple-unit residential property but shall not apply to state owned land, housing, or facilities or to corporations owned or operated by the state and other political subdivisions?

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

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VI, Relating to Local Control, version 6

2024-049

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Richard Speidel

Richard Speidel
3633 Charlotte St
Kansas City, MO 64109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 8, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to allow cities, towns, villages or municipalities containing more than ten thousand inhabitants including incorporated and unincorporated cities and towns and all counties to enact ordinances or regulations which establish and enforce standards or requirements relating to minimum wage, vacation and sick leave, prevailing wages and procurement and contract for services but shall not apply to employees of the state, public works undertaken by the state, purchases by the state, land, housing, or facilities owned by the state or corporations owned or operated by the state and other political subdivisions?

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

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time, version 1

2024-050

[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 March 8, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase minimum wage January 1, 2025 to $14.00 per hour, increasing $1.00 per hour each year until 2027, when the minimum wage would be $16.00 per hour;
  • adjust minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2028;
  • require employers to provide one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked and provide meal and rest breaks;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement; and
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts, education institutions and some specific construction employees?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to at least $256,000 per year by 2027. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time, version 2

2024-051

[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 March 8, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase minimum wage January 1, 2025 to $14.00 per hour, increasing $1.00 per hour each year until 2027, when the minimum wage would be $16.00 per hour;
  • adjust minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2028;
  • require all employers to provide one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked and provide meal and rest breaks;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement; and
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts and education institutions?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to at least $256,000 per year by 2027. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time, version 3

2024-052

[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 March 8, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase minimum wage January 1, 2025 to $14.00 per hour, increasing $1.00 per hour each year until 2027, when the minimum wage would be $16.00 per hour;
  • adjust minimum wage based on the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2028;
  • require employers provide one hour paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked and provide meal and rest breaks;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement;
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts and education institutions; and
  • allow collective bargaining agreements to waive these requirements?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to at least $256,000 per year by 2027. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time, version 4

2024-053

[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 March 8, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase minimum wage January 1, 2025 to $13.75 per hour, increasing $1.25 per hour each year until 2026, when the minimum wage would be $15.00 per hour;
  • adjust minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2027;
  • require employers to provide one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked and provide meal and rest breaks;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement; and
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts, education institutions and some specific construction employees?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to at least $256,000 per year by 2027. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time, version 5

2024-054

[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 March 8, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase minimum wage January 1, 2025 to $13.75 per hour, increasing $1.25 per hour each year until 2026, when the minimum wage would be $15.00 per hour;
  • adjust minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2027;
  • require all employers to provide one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked and provide meal and rest breaks;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement; and
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts and education institutions?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to at least $256,000 per year by 2027. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time, version 6

2024-055

[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 March 8, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase minimum wage January 1, 2025 to $13.75 per hour, increasing $1.25 per hour each year until 2026, when the minimum wage would be $15.00 per hour;
  • adjust minimum wage based on the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2027;
  • require employers provide one hour paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked and provide meal and rest breaks;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement;
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts and education institutions; and
  • allow collective bargaining agreements to waive these requirements?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to at least $256,000 per year by 2027. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time, version 7

2024-056

[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 March 8, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase minimum wage January 1, 2025 to $13.75 per hour, increasing $1.25 per hour each year until 2027, when the minimum wage would be $16.25 per hour;
  • adjust minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2028;
  • require employers to provide one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked and provide meal and rest breaks;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement; and
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts, education institutions and some specific construction employees?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to at least $256,000 per year by 2027. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time, version 8

2024-057

[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 March 8, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase minimum wage January 1, 2025 to $13.75 per hour, increasing $1.25 per hour each year until 2027, when the minimum wage would be $16.25 per hour;
  • adjust minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2028;
  • require all employers to provide one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked and provide meal and rest breaks;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement; and
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts and education institutions?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to at least $256,000 per year by 2027. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time, version 9

2024-058

[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 March 8, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase minimum wage January 1, 2025 to $13.75 per hour, increasing $1.25 per hour each year until 2027, when the minimum wage would be $16.25 per hour;
  • adjust minimum wage based on the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2028;
  • require employers provide one hour paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked and provide meal and rest breaks;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement;
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts and education institutions; and
  • allow collective bargaining agreements to waive these requirements?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to at least $256,000 per year by 2027. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time, version 10

2024-059

[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 March 8, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase minimum wage January 1, 2025 to $13.50 per hour, increasing $0.75 per hour each year until 2027, when the minimum wage would be $15.00 per hour;
  • adjust minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2028;
  • require employers to provide one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked and provide meal and rest breaks;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement; and
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts, education institutions and some specific construction employees?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to at least $256,000 per year by 2027. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time, version 11

2024-060

[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 March 8, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase minimum wage January 1, 2025 to $13.50 per hour, increasing $0.75 per hour each year until 2027, when the minimum wage would be $15.00 per hour;
  • adjust minimum wage based on changes in the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2028;
  • require all employers to provide one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked and provide meal and rest breaks;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement; and
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts and education institutions?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to at least $256,000 per year by 2027. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 290, Relating to Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time, version 12

2024-061

[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 March 8, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • increase minimum wage January 1, 2025 to $13.50 per hour, increasing $0.75 per hour each year until 2027, when the minimum wage would be $15.00 per hour;
  • adjust minimum wage based on the Consumer Price Index each January beginning in 2028;
  • require employers provide one hour paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked and provide meal and rest breaks;
  • allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide oversight and enforcement;
  • exempt governmental entities, political subdivisions, school districts and education institutions; and
  • allow collective bargaining agreements to waive these requirements?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs ranging from $0 to $53,000, and ongoing costs ranging from $0 to at least $256,000 per year by 2027. State and local government tax revenue could change by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating to Conduct of Elections

2024-062

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Frederic Steinbach

Frederic Steinbach
237 South Greentrails Drive
Chesterfield, MO 63017

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 8, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • require in a party primary election that each eligible registered voter receive one and only one political party ballot;
  • require election authorities update voter rolls upon notification by a state or federal agency;
  • require ballot titles whether proposed by the General Assembly, or through citizen initiative or referendum to only include language found in the proposed measure; and
  • guarantee that all established political parties in the state the right to have their designated nominees appear on the general election ballot?

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

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Ballot Initiatives and the General Assembly

2024-063

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Elad Gross

Elad Gross
5653 Southwest Ave
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 8, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • replace term limits of eight years in the House and eight years in the Senate with an overall term limit of sixteen years total in the legislature;
  • prohibit the legislature from proposing any measure restricting Missourians' power of initiative; and
  • forbid the legislature from changing any voter-initiated law without a referendum at a general election or three-quarters' consent in the House and in the Senate, unless more than seven years have passed since voters approved the law?

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

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating to Conduct of Elections, version 1

2024-064

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Frederic Steinbach

Frederic Steinbach
237 South Greentrails Drive
Chesterfield, MO 63017

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 14, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • require in a party primary election that each eligible registered voter receive one and only one political party ballot;
  • allow for the designating of election observers;
  • require ballot titles whether proposed by the General Assembly, or through citizen initiative or referendum to only include language found in the proposed measure; and
  • guarantee all established political parties in the state the right to have their designated nominees appear on the general election ballot?

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

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating to Conduct of Elections, version 2

2024-065

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Frederic Steinbach

Frederic Steinbach
237 South Greentrails Drive
Chesterfield, MO 63017

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 14, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • require in a party primary election that each eligible registered voter receive one and only one political party ballot;
  • allow for the designating of election observers;
  • require election authorities to conduct a manual audit of randomly selected precincts;
  • require ballot titles whether proposed by the General Assembly, or through citizen initiative or referendum to only include language found in the proposed measure; and
  • guarantee all established political parties in the state the right to have their designated nominees appear on the general election ballot?

State governmental entities estimate no costs or savings for this proposal. Local governmental entities estimate costs could increase by at least $33,500 to $85,000 each municipal general election, $35,121 to $86,621 each primary election, and $41,249 to $92,749 each general election.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating to Conduct of Elections, version 3

2024-066

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Frederic Steinbach

Frederic Steinbach
237 South Greentrails Drive
Chesterfield, MO 63017

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 14, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • require in a party primary election that each eligible registered voter receive one and only one political party ballot;
  • require election authorities update voter rolls upon notification by state or federal agencies;
  • allow for the designating of election observers;
  • require ballot titles whether proposed by the General Assembly, or through citizen initiative or referendum to only include language found in the proposed measure; and
  • guarantee all established political parties in the state the right to have their designated nominees appear on the general election ballot?

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

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating to Conduct of Elections, version 4

2024-067

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Frederic Steinbach

Frederic Steinbach
237 South Greentrails Drive
Chesterfield, MO 63017

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 14, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • require in a party primary election that each eligible registered voter receive one and only one political party ballot;
  • require election authorities to conduct a random manual audit of selected precincts;
  • require election authorities to update voter rolls upon notification by state or federal agencies;
  • require ballot titles whether proposed by the General Assembly, or through citizen initiative or referendum to only include language found in the proposed measure; and
  • guarantee all established political parties in the state the right to have their designated nominees appear on the general election ballot?

State governmental entities estimate no costs or savings for this proposal. Local governmental entities estimate costs could increase by at least $33,500 to $85,000 each municipal general election, $35,121 to $86,621 each primary election, and $41,249 to $92,749 each general election.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating to Conduct of Elections, version 5

2024-068

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Frederic Steinbach

Frederic Steinbach
237 South Greentrails Drive
Chesterfield, MO 63017

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 14, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • require in a party primary election that each eligible registered voter receive one and only one political party ballot;
  • require election authorities to conduct a random manual audit of selected precincts;
  • require ballot titles whether proposed by the General Assembly, or through citizen initiative or referendum to only include language found in the proposed measure; and
  • guarantee all established political parties in the state the right to have their designated nominees appear on the general election ballot?

State governmental entities estimate no costs or savings for this proposal. Local governmental entities estimate costs could increase by at least $33,500 to $85,000 each municipal general election, $35,121 to $86,621 each primary election, and $41,249 to $92,749 each general election.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to the General Assembly and Voter-Initiated Laws, version 1

2024-070

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Harry Cooper

Harry Cooper
500 Longfellow Lane
Columbia, MO 65203

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on April 4, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • limit each legislator to sixteen years’ overall service in the legislature, rather than eight years in the house plus eight years in the senate, and lower the limit to twelve years if voters’ direct legislative power is reduced relative to 2022;
  • prohibit the legislature from changing any voter-initiated law without a referendum at the general election or three-quarters’ consent in the house and senate, unless more than seven years have passed since voters approved the law; and
  • prohibit the legislature from proposing any measure reducing the voters’ direct legislative power?

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

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to the General Assembly and Voter-Initiated Laws, version 2

2024-071

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Harry Cooper

Harry Cooper
500 Longfellow Lane
Columbia, MO 65203

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on April 4, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • replace legislators’ term limit of eight years in the house plus eight years in the senate with a simplified term limit of sixteen years total in the legislature, so long as voters’ direct legislative power is not reduced relative to 2022;
  • prohibit the legislature from changing any voter-initiated law without a referendum at a general election or three-quarters’ consent in the house and senate, unless more than seven years have passed since voters approved the law; and
  • prohibit the legislature from proposing any measure reducing the voters’ direct legislative power?

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

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Relating to Referendums

2024-074

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 E 40th St. S
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on April 11, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to allow a referendum to be ordered either by petitions signed by five percent of the legal voters in each of two-thirds of the congressional districts in the state or by a one-third vote of the members of either house of the general assembly, who may order a special election by a one-third vote in either house in a separate resolution related to the proposed amendment?

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

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Initiatives and Referendums

2024-075

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 E 40th St. S
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on April 14, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow initiative petitions and referendums to be signed by one-third of the members in either chamber of the general assembly;
  • allow submission of electronic statements of support for initiative petitions;
  • invalidate signatures only if formal proof is offered and confirmed by the appropriate court;
  • allow the legislature to call a special election for referendums and initiative petitions; and
  • allow the governor to facilitate, establish and maintain online accounts for an electronic filing system of support statements for politically active citizens?

State costs could increase if this petition results in more special elections, by an estimated $10 million each special election. The state estimates additional costs of an unknown amount for its responsibilities related to a system of Online Accounts for Politically Active Citizens. Local entities estimate no costs or savings from this proposal.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Initiatives and Referendums

2024-076

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 E 40th St. S
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on April 14, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow initiative petitions and referendums to be signed by one-third of the members in either chamber of the general assembly;
  • allow for submission of electronic statements of support for initiative petitions;
  • allow the legislature to call a special election for referendums and initiative petitions; and
  • allow the governor to facilitate, establish and maintain online accounts for an electronic filing system of support statements for politically active citizens?

State costs could increase if this petition results in more special elections, by an estimated $10 million each special election. The state estimates additional costs of an unknown amount for its responsibilities related to a system of Online Accounts for Politically Active Citizens. Local entities estimate no costs or savings from this proposal.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Reproductive Health Care, version 10

2024-086

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Anna Fitz-James

Anna Fitz-James
PO Box 2187
St. Louis, MO 63158

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on November 28, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • establish a right to make decisions about reproductive health care, including abortion and contraceptives, with any governmental interference of that right presumed invalid;
  • remove Missouri’s ban on abortion;
  • allow regulation of reproductive health care to improve or maintain the health of the patient;
  • require the government not to discriminate, in government programs, funding, and other activities, against persons providing or obtaining reproductive health care; and
  • allow abortion to be restricted or banned after Fetal Viability except to protect the life or health of the woman?

State governmental entities estimate no costs or savings, but unknown impact. Local governmental entities estimate costs of at least $51,000 annually in reduced tax revenues. Opponents estimate a potentially significant loss to state revenue.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating to Conduct of Elections, version 1

2024-088

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Frederic Steinbach

Frederic Steinbach
237 South Greentrails Drive
Chesterfield, MO 63017

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on April 26, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • direct voters to choose all candidates they like in each race for primary, special and general elections without assigning any order preference;
  • require candidates with the highest number of votes to be declared the winner;
  • guarantee all established political parties the right to have their designated nominees appear on the general election ballot; and
  • require ballot titles proposed by the General Assembly, or through the citizen initiative or referendum to only include language found in the proposed measure?

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

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating to Conduct of Elections, version 2

2024-089

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Frederic Steinbach

Frederic Steinbach
237 South Greentrails Drive
Chesterfield, MO 63017

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on April 26, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow the Federal government to control how voter rolls are updated;
  • direct voters to choose all candidates they like in each race for primary, special and general elections without assigning any order preference;
  • require candidates with the highest number of votes to be declared the winner;
  • guarantee all established political parties the right to have their designated nominees appear on the general election ballot; and
  • require ballot titles proposed by the General Assembly, or through the citizen initiative or referendum to only include language found in the proposed measure?

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

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating to Conduct of Elections, version 3

2024-090

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Frederic Steinbach

Frederic Steinbach
237 South Greentrails Drive
Chesterfield, MO 63017

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on April 26, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow the Federal government to control how voter rolls are updated;
  • direct voters to choose all candidates they like in each race for primary, special and general elections without assigning any order preference;
  • require candidates with the highest number of votes to be declared the winner;
  • guarantee all established political parties the right to have their designated nominees appear on the general election ballot; and
  • require ballot titles proposed by the General Assembly, or through the citizen initiative or referendum to only include language found in the proposed measure?

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

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating to Conduct of Elections, version 4

2024-091

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Frederic Steinbach

Frederic Steinbach
237 South Greentrails Drive
Chesterfield, MO 63017

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on April 26, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow the Federal government to control how voter rolls are updated;
  • direct voters to choose all candidates they like in each race for primary, special and general elections without assigning any order preference;
  • require candidates with the highest number of votes to be declared the winner;
  • guarantee all established political parties the right to have their designated nominees appear on the general election ballot; and
  • require ballot titles proposed by the General Assembly, or through the citizen initiative or referendum to only include language found in the proposed measure?

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

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating to Conduct of Elections, version 5

2024-092

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Frederic Steinbach

Frederic Steinbach
237 South Greentrails Drive
Chesterfield, MO 63017

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on April 26, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow the Federal government to control how voter rolls are updated;
  • direct voters to choose all candidates they like in each race for primary, special and general elections without assigning any order preference;
  • require candidates with the highest number of votes to be declared the winner;
  • guarantee all established political parties the right to have their designated nominees appear on the general election ballot; and
  • require ballot titles proposed by the General Assembly, or through the citizen initiative or referendum to only include language found in the proposed measure?

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

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating to Conduct of Elections, version 1

2024-093

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Frederic Steinbach

Frederic Steinbach
237 South Greentrails Drive
Chesterfield, MO 63017

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on April 26, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • direct voters to choose all candidates they like in each race for primary, special and general elections without assigning any order preference;
  • require candidates with the highest number of votes to be declared the winner;
  • guarantee all established political parties the right to have their designated nominees appear on the general election ballot; and
  • require ballot titles proposed by the General Assembly, or through the citizen initiative or referendum to only include language found in the proposed measure?

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

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating to Conduct of Elections, version 2

2024-094

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Frederic Steinbach

Frederic Steinbach
237 South Greentrails Drive
Chesterfield, MO 63017

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on April 26, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow the Federal government to control how voter rolls are updated;
  • direct voters to choose all candidates they like in each race for primary, special and general elections without assigning any order preference;
  • require candidates with the highest number of votes to be declared the winner;
  • guarantee all established political parties the right to have their designated nominees appear on the general election ballot; and
  • require ballot titles proposed by the General Assembly, or through the citizen initiative or referendum to only include language found in the proposed measure?

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

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating to Conduct of Elections, version 3

2024-095

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Frederic Steinbach

Frederic Steinbach
237 South Greentrails Drive
Chesterfield, MO 63017

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on April 26, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow the Federal government to control how voter rolls are updated;
  • direct voters to choose all candidates they like in each race for primary, special and general elections without assigning any order preference;
  • require candidates with the highest number of votes to be declared the winner;
  • guarantee all established political parties the right to have their designated nominees appear on the general election ballot; and
  • require ballot titles proposed by the General Assembly, or through the citizen initiative or referendum to only include language found in the proposed measure?

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

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating to Conduct of Elections, version 4

2024-096

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Frederic Steinbach

Frederic Steinbach
237 South Greentrails Drive
Chesterfield, MO 63017

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on April 26, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow the Federal government to control how voter rolls are updated;
  • direct voters to choose all candidates they like in each race for primary, special and general elections without assigning any order preference;
  • require candidates with the highest number of votes to be declared the winner;
  • guarantee all established political parties the right to have their designated nominees appear on the general election ballot; and
  • require ballot titles proposed by the General Assembly, or through the citizen initiative or referendum to only include language found in the proposed measure?

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

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Gender Identification and Sexual Orientation

2024-099

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 E 40th St. S
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 4, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow all consenting adults regardless of gender the right to marriage;
  • allow parents or legal guardians to seek gender-affirming care or counseling with regard to gender identification and/or sexual orientation for minors;
  • allow health care providers, ministers and clergy, and educators to provide counsel to minors seeking guidance and/or comfort with regard to matters relating to gender identification and sexual orientation; and
  • allow the freedom to express and act upon individual sexual orientation so long as these rights does not infringe upon the rights of others to do the same?

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

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Relating to Elections for Statewide Officials

2024-100

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 E 40th St. S
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 4, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • elect the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, treasurer, attorney general and auditor by the General Assembly;
  • allow an election to be called separately at any time by a majority of members of either chamber;
  • allow any member of the General Assembly to nominate candidates;
  • provide if more than two candidates are nominated for an office, the election shall be conducted using ranked choice voting and members of the General Assembly shall rank by order of preference; and
  • allow any candidate who receives a majority of votes to be elected?

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

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating to Conduct of Elections, version 1

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Submitted by:  David Brain

David Brain
815 W 51st Street
Kansas City, MO 64112

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 12, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • direct voters to choose all candidates they like in each race for primary, special and general elections without assigning any order preference;
  • require candidates with the highest number of votes to be declared the winner;
  • guarantee all established political parties the right to have their designated nominees appear on the general election ballot; and
  • require ballot titles proposed by the General Assembly, or through the citizen initiative or referendum to only include language found in the proposed measure?

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

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating to Conduct of Elections, version 2

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Submitted by:  David Brain

David Brain
815 W 51st Street
Kansas City, MO 64112

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 12, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow the Federal government to control how voter rolls are updated;
  • direct voters to choose all candidates they like in each race for primary, special and general elections without assigning any order preference;
  • require candidates with the highest number of votes to be declared the winner;
  • guarantee all established political parties the right to have their designated nominees appear on the general election ballot; and
  • require ballot titles proposed by the General Assembly, or through the citizen initiative or referendum to only include language found in the proposed measure?

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

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating to Conduct of Elections, version 3

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Submitted by:  David Brain

David Brain
815 W 51st Street
Kansas City, MO 64112

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 12, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow the Federal government to control how voter rolls are updated;
  • direct voters to choose all candidates they like in each race for primary, special and general elections without assigning any order preference;
  • require candidates with the highest number of votes to be declared the winner;
  • guarantee all established political parties the right to have their designated nominees appear on the general election ballot; and
  • require ballot titles proposed by the General Assembly, or through the citizen initiative or referendum to only include language found in the proposed measure?

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

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating to Conduct of Elections, version 4

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[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  David Brain

David Brain
815 W 51st Street
Kansas City, MO 64112

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 12, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow the Federal government to control how voter rolls are updated;
  • direct voters to choose all candidates they like in each race for primary, special and general elections without assigning any order preference;
  • require candidates with the highest number of votes to be declared the winner;
  • guarantee all established political parties the right to have their designated nominees appear on the general election ballot; and
  • require ballot titles proposed by the General Assembly, or through the citizen initiative or referendum to only include language found in the proposed measure?

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

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 213, Relating to the Missouri Commission on Human Rights

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Submitted by:  Madeline Smith

Madeline Smith
11420 W Bradley Ln
Rocheport, MO 65279

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 26, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Commission on Human Rights laws to expand the commonly understood definition for the word sex to include sexual orientation and gender identity?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs of $2,800 and ongoing costs of at least $65,000 annually. Local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to the Definition of Marriage

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Submitted by:  Madeline Smith

Madeline Smith
11420 W Bradley Ln
Rocheport, MO 65279

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 26, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to repeal Article I, Section 33 of the constitution which would remove from the constitution that in the state of Missouri a marriage shall only exist between a man and a woman?

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

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating to Conduct of Elections, version 1

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[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  David Brain

David Brain
815 W 51st Street
Kansas City, MO 64112

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on June 1, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • direct voters to choose all candidates they like in each race for primary, special and general elections without assigning any order preference;
  • require candidates with the highest number of votes to be declared the winner;
  • guarantee all established political parties the right to have their designated nominees appear on the general election ballot; and
  • require ballot titles proposed by the General Assembly, or through the citizen initiative or referendum to only include language found in the proposed measure?

State governmental entities estimate no costs or savings. Local governmental entities estimate one-time costs of at least $95,000.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating to Conduct of Elections, version 2

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[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  David Brain

David Brain
815 W 51st Street
Kansas City, MO 64112

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on June 1, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • direct voters to choose all candidates they like in each race for primary, special and general elections without assigning any order preference;
  • require candidates with the highest number of votes to be declared the winner;
  • guarantee all established political parties the right to have their designated nominees appear on the general election ballot; and
  • require ballot titles proposed by the General Assembly, or through the citizen initiative or referendum to only include language found in the proposed measure?

State governmental entities estimate no costs or savings. Local governmental entities estimate one-time costs of at least $95,000.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VIII, Relating to Conduct of Elections, version 3

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[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  David Brain

David Brain
815 W 51st Street
Kansas City, MO 64112

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on June 1, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • direct voters to choose all candidates they like in each race for primary, special and general elections without assigning any order preference;
  • require candidates with the highest number of votes to be declared the winner;
  • guarantee all established political parties the right to have their designated nominees appear on the general election ballot; and
  • require ballot titles proposed by the General Assembly, or through the citizen initiative or referendum to only include language found in the proposed measure?

State governmental entities estimate no costs or savings. Local governmental entities estimate one-time costs of at least $95,000.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article XIV, Relating to Marijuana Consumption and Regulation

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Submitted by:  Mark Pedersen

Mark Pedersen
3937 Scarlet Oak Drive
House Springs, MO 63051

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on June 29, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • remove marijuana from the list of controlled substances and consider it a food not a drug;
  • remove all marijuana government oversight and regulations;
  • remove special taxes and reporting on all marijuana consumption, purchases or sales;
  • eliminate special zoning requirements for marijuana farmers, manufacturers, processors and distributors;
  • eliminate restrictions on all commercial marijuana regulations and oversight;
  • allow for personal marijuana cultivation for family, friends or neighbors to grow and share;
  • eliminate any restriction on where marijuana can be consumed; and
  • eliminate the age requirements for marijuana usage?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs of $260 million and annual lost revenue of at least $277.3 million. Businesses could annually pay an additional $1 billion in federal unemployment taxes causing an unknown negative impact on the state’s economy. Local governments are estimated to have annual lost revenue of at least $40.9 million.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 324, Relating to Local Transaction Taxes for Massage Businesses

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Submitted by:  Bradley Ketcher

Bradley Ketcher
PO Box 190201
St. Louis, MO 63119

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on August 8, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to allow local voters the right and option to vote to set local transaction taxes related to massage therapists and massage businesses?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Firearms Regulation, version 1

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Submitted by:  Jimmie Edwards

Jimmie Edwards
714 Locust Street
St. Louis, MO 63101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on August 16, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • authorize for the regulation by ordinance of the possession, carrying or transfer of firearms, to apply to all individuals while within Jackson and St. Louis counties and the cities of Kansas City and St. Louis with exemptions;
  • authorize St. Louis and Kansas City areas to pass ordinances which could supersede the Second Amendment Preservation Act;
  • authorize ordinances which allow for the seizure of firearms by law enforcement under certain circumstances; and
  • allow for a fee to cover the cost for the issuance of permits or certificates?

The Attorney General estimates increased litigation costs of up to $7.5 million. Other state and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Firearms Regulation, version 2

2024-115

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Submitted by:  Jimmie Edwards

Jimmie Edwards
714 Locust Street
St. Louis, MO 63101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on August 16, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • authorize for the regulation by ordinance of the possession, carrying or transfer of firearms, to apply to any individual within any county and cities of Kansas City and St. Louis with exemptions;
  • authorize any county and cities of St. Louis and Kansas City to pass ordinances which could supersede the Second Amendment Preservation Act;
  • require a referendum vote of any ordinance except in Jackson and St. Louis counties and cities; and
  • authorize ordinances which allow for the seizure of firearms by law enforcement under certain circumstances?

The Attorney General estimates increased litigation costs of up to $7.5 million. Other state and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Firearms Regulation

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Submitted by:  Jimmie Edwards

Jimmie Edwards
714 Locust Street
St. Louis, MO 63101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on August 16, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • authorize for the regulation by ordinance of the possession or carrying of firearms, to apply to any individual within any county and cities of Kansas City and St. Louis with exemptions;
  • authorize any county and cities of St. Louis and Kansas City to pass ordinances which could supersede the Second Amendment Preservation Act;
  • authorize ordinances which allow for the seizure of firearms by law enforcement under certain circumstances; and
  • allow for a fee to cover the cost for the issuance of permits or certificates?

The Attorney General estimates increased litigation costs of up to $7.5 million. Other state and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Limitations on Firearms Possession

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Submitted by:  Paul Berry III

Paul Berry III
11932 Barbara
Maryland Heights, MO 63043

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on September 6, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • prohibit any municipality, county or subdivision of the state from passing any rule, regulation, ordinance, or law that would regulate the right of any citizen to keep and bear arms, ammunition, and accessories typical to the normal function of such arms; and
  • prohibit any person under the age of 18 from possessing any firearm within the state, unless such possession is under emergency circumstances, by a member of the United States Armed Forces, with permission of a parent/guardian, or under the direct supervision of a person over the age of 25?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article XII, Relating to Constitutional Amendments and Initiative Petitions, version 1

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Submitted by:  Alixandra Cossette

Alixandra Cossette
230 W. McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on September 20, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • require constitutional amendments to be voted only on November even-numbered year general elections;
  • allow U.S. citizens to act as petition circulators; and
  • allow constitutional amendments that have been certified and approved for circulation to be signed by registered voters attaching the ballot title language for use at the time, or for those without a certified ballot title required by law, the circulator may attach the full petition language and registered voter’s signatures may be collected?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article XII, Relating to Constitutional Amendments and Initiative Petitions, version 2

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Submitted by:  Alixandra Cossette

Alixandra Cossette
230 W. McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on September 20, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • require constitutional amendments to be voted only on November even-numbered year general elections; and
  • allow constitutional amendments that have been certified and approved for circulation to be signed by registered voters attaching the ballot title language for use at the time, or for those without a certified ballot title required by law, the circulator may attach the full petition language and registered voter’s signatures may be collected?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article XII, Relating to Constitutional Amendments and Initiative Petitions, version 3

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Submitted by:  Alixandra Cossette

Alixandra Cossette
230 W. McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on September 20, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • require a 70% affirmative vote from each body of the general assembly for proposed constitutional amendments;
  • require constitutional amendments to be voted only on November even-numbered year general elections;
  • allow U.S. citizens to act as petition circulators; and
  • allow constitutional amendments that have been certified and approved for circulation to be signed by registered voters attaching the ballot title language for use at the time, or for those without a certified ballot title required by law, the circulator may attach the full petition language and registered voter’s signatures may be collected?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article XII, Relating to Constitutional Amendments and Initiative Petitions, version 4

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Submitted by:  Alixandra Cossette

Alixandra Cossette
230 W. McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on September 20, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • require a 70% affirmative vote from each body of the general assembly for proposed constitutional amendments;
  • require constitutional amendments to be voted only on November even-numbered year general elections; and
  • allow constitutional amendments that have been certified and approved for circulation to be signed by registered voters attaching the ballot title language for use at the time, or for those without a certified ballot title required by law, the circulator may attach the full petition language and registered voter’s signatures may be collected?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article IX, Relating to Transfer Students

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Submitted by:  Paul Berry III

Paul Berry III
11932 Barbara
Maryland Heights, MO 63043

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on September 27, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow any charter, private or public school to accept transfer students with an established process;
  • allow any K-12 student in the state to attend any charter, private or public school outside of the district of their home residence who meet certain academic, attendance and disciplinary requirements;
  • allow for acceptance criteria by the receiving school for grades K-5 and grades 6-12; and
  • allow the attended transfer school district to receive the sum amount of the per pupil expenditure that would otherwise be allocated by the home district?

State governmental entities expect increased costs of $846,000 in the first year of implementation and annual costs thereafter of at least $491,000. Public school districts expect an unknown fiscal impact that could be significantly negative for any district that experiences a large decrease in enrollment.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Regulations on Abortion, version 1

2024-129

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Submitted by:  Jamie Corley

Jamie Corley
PO Box 300086
St. Louis, MO 63130

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on October 17, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • nullify Missouri laws protecting the right to life, which conflict with these constitutional changes;
  • allow abortions at any age without government interference from conception to live birth in the case of rape or sexual assault, incest, fatal fetal abnormality or risk to the health/safety of the mother;
  • prohibit abortions regarding an alleged rape or sexual assault unless reported to a specific crisis hotline; and
  • limit criminal prosecution or civil penalty of any person who performs, assists or provides support to induce, seek or obtain an abortion in any state?

The Attorney General’s office and opponents estimate a potentially significant loss to state and local revenue. The Attorney General’s office estimates increased state litigation costs of up to $21 million. Other state governmental entities estimate no costs or savings. Local governments estimate reduced revenue of at least $51,000 annually.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Regulations on Abortion, version 2

2024-130

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Submitted by:  Jamie Corley

Jamie Corley
PO Box 300086
St. Louis, MO 63130

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on October 17, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • nullify Missouri laws protecting the right to life, which conflict with these constitutional changes;
  • allow abortions up to a fetal gestational age of twelve weeks without government interference in the case of rape or sexual assault, incest, fatal fetal abnormality or risk to the health/safety of the mother;
  • prohibit abortions regarding an alleged rape or sexual assault unless reported to a specific crisis hotline; and
  • limit criminal prosecution or civil penalty of any person who performs, assists or provides support to induce, seek or obtain an abortion in any state?

The Attorney General’s office and opponents estimate a potentially significant loss to state and local revenue. The Attorney General’s office estimates increased state litigation costs of up to $21 million. Other state governmental entities estimate no costs or savings. Local governments estimate reduced revenue of at least $51,000 annually.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Regulations on Abortion, version 3

2024-131

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Jamie Corley

Jamie Corley
PO Box 300086
St. Louis, MO 63130

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on October 17, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • nullify Missouri laws protecting the right to life, which conflict with these constitutional changes;
  • allow abortions at any age without government interference from conception to live birth in the case of rape or sexual assault with reporting requirements, incest, fatal fetal abnormality or risk to the health/safety of the mother;
  • limit the general assembly’s authority from refusing to appropriate funds to abortion providers; and
  • limit criminal prosecution or civil penalty of any person who performs, assists or provides support to induce, seek or obtain an abortion in any state?

The Attorney General’s office and opponents estimate a potentially significant loss to state and local revenue. The Attorney General’s office estimates increased state litigation costs of up to $21 million. Other state governmental entities estimate no costs or savings. Local governments estimate reduced revenue of at least $51,000 annually.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Regulations on Abortion, version 4

2024-132

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Submitted by:  Jamie Corley

Jamie Corley
PO Box 300086
St. Louis, MO 63130

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on October 17, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow no-excuse abortions through gestational age of twelve weeks;
  • change Missouri laws regarding the right to life;
  • allow abortions at any age without government interference from conception to live birth in the case of rape or sexual assault with reporting requirements, incest, fatal fetal abnormality or risk to the health/safety of the mother;
  • limit the general assembly’s authority from refusing to appropriate funds to abortion providers; and
  • limit criminal prosecution/civil penalty of any person who performs, assists or provides support to induce, seek or obtain an abortion in any state?

The Attorney General’s office and opponents estimate a potentially significant loss to state and local revenue. The Attorney General’s office estimates increased state litigation costs of up to $21 million. Other state governmental entities estimate no costs or savings. Local governments estimate reduced revenue of at least $51,000 annually.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Regulations on Abortion, version 5

2024-133

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Submitted by:  Jamie Corley

Jamie Corley
PO Box 300086
St. Louis, MO 63130

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on October 17, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • nullify Missouri laws protecting the right to life, which conflict with these constitutional changes;
  • allow abortions at any age without government interference before fetal viability in the case of rape or sexual assault with reporting requirements, incest, fatal fetal abnormality or risk to the health/safety of the mother;
  • limit the general assembly’s authority from refusing to appropriate funds to abortion providers; and
  • limit criminal prosecution or civil penalty of any person who performs, assists or provides support to induce, seek or obtain an abortion in any state?

The Attorney General’s office and opponents estimate a potentially significant loss to state and local revenue. The Attorney General’s office estimates increased state litigation costs of up to $21 million. Other state governmental entities estimate no costs or savings. Local governments estimate reduced revenue of at least $51,000 annually.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Regulations on Abortion, version 6

2024-134

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Submitted by:  Jamie Corley

Jamie Corley
PO Box 300086
St. Louis, MO 63130

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on October 17, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow no-excuse abortions through gestational age of twelve weeks;
  • change Missouri laws regarding the right to life;
  • allow abortions at any age without government interference before fetal viability in the case of rape or sexual assault with reporting requirements, incest, fatal fetal abnormality or risk to the health/safety of the mother;
  • limit the general assembly’s authority from refusing to appropriate funds to abortion providers; and
  • limit criminal prosecution/civil penalty of any person who performs, assists or provides support to induce, seek or obtain an abortion in any state?

The Attorney General’s office and opponents estimate a potentially significant loss to state and local revenue. The Attorney General’s office estimates increased state litigation costs of up to $21 million. Other state governmental entities estimate no costs or savings. Local governments estimate reduced revenue of at least $51,000 annually.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Sports Wagering, version 1

2024-135

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Submitted by:  Alixandra Cossette

Alixandra Cossette
230 W. McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on October 25, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow regulated sports wagering to entities licensed by the Missouri Gaming Commission including mobile licenses to sports wagering operators;
  • restrict sports wagering to individuals physically located in the state and over the age of 21;
  • allow license fees prescribed by the Commission and a wagering tax of 10% on revenue received to be appropriated for education after expenses incurred by the Commission and five million in total assets to the Compulsive Gambling Prevention Fund; and
  • allow for the general assembly to enact laws consistent with the amendment?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs of $326,000, ongoing costs of $4.4 million annually, initial license fee revenue of $6.75 million, and ongoing annual tax revenue ranging from $6.4 million to $26.7 million by the fourth year of implementation. Local governments estimate unknown revenue.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Sports Wagering, version 2

2024-136

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Submitted by:  Alixandra Cossette

Alixandra Cossette
230 W. McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on October 25, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow regulated sports wagering to entities licensed by the Missouri Gaming Commission including mobile licenses to sports wagering operators;
  • restrict sports wagering to individuals physically located in the state and over the age of 21;
  • allow license fees prescribed by the Commission and a wagering tax of 10% on revenue received to be appropriated for education after expenses incurred by the Commission and five million in total assets to the Compulsive Gambling Prevention Fund; and
  • allow for the general assembly to enact laws consistent with the amendment?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs of $326,000, ongoing costs of $4.4 million annually, initial license fee revenue of $6.25 million, and ongoing annual tax revenue ranging from $6.4 million to $26.7 million by the fourth year of implementation. Local governments estimate unknown revenue.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Sports Wagering, version 3

2024-137

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Submitted by:  Alixandra Cossette

Alixandra Cossette
230 W. McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on October 25, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow regulated sports wagering to entities licensed by the Missouri Gaming Commission including mobile licenses to sports wagering operators;
  • restrict sports wagering to individuals physically located in the state and over the age of 21;
  • allow license fees prescribed by the Commission and a wagering tax of 10% on revenue received to be appropriated for education after expenses incurred by the Commission and five million in total assets to the Compulsive Gambling Prevention Fund; and
  • allow for the general assembly to enact laws consistent with the amendment?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs of $326,000, ongoing costs of $4.4 million annually, initial license fee revenue of $5.75 million, and ongoing annual tax revenue ranging from $6.4 million to $26.7 million by the fourth year of implementation. Local governments estimate unknown revenue.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Sports Wagering, version 4

2024-138

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Submitted by:  Alixandra Cossette

Alixandra Cossette
230 W. McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on October 25, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow regulated sports wagering to entities licensed by the Missouri Gaming Commission including mobile licenses to sports wagering operators;
  • restrict sports wagering to individuals physically located in the state and over the age of 21;
  • allow license fees prescribed by the Commission and a wagering tax of 10% on revenue received to be appropriated for education after expenses incurred by the Commission and five million in total assets to the Compulsive Gambling Prevention Fund; and
  • allow for the general assembly to enact laws consistent with the amendment?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs of $326,000, ongoing costs of $4.4 million annually, initial license fee revenue of $10.75 million, and ongoing annual tax revenue ranging from $6.4 million to $26.7 million by the fourth year of implementation. Local governments estimate unknown revenue.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Firearms, version 1

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Submitted by:  Greta Bax

Greta Bax
230 W. McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on October 31, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • remove a person’s current statutory right to conceal and carry a firearm without a permit;
  • make it a class E Felony for any person who conceals and carries a firearm without a permit from the county sheriff where they reside;
  • require applicants to pass a background check and meet permitting requirements that exist in law on January 1, 2023; and
  • allow sheriffs to charge a permit fee up to one hundred dollars?

The Attorney General estimates increased legal costs of at least $9 million. Other state governmental entities estimate costs of at least $19,000 beginning in the first full year of implementation and annual revenue of $629,000. Local governmental entities estimate annual revenue of at least $150,000 and annual costs of at least $60,000.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Firearms, version 2

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Submitted by:  Greta Bax

Greta Bax
230 W. McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on October 31, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • overrule a law-abiding citizen’s current statutory right to sell a firearm and the people’s right to keep and bear arms;
  • prohibit any person from selling a firearm to another person, including at gun shows and private sales, unless a licensed firearms dealer first conducts a background check with both the buyer and seller present; and
  • penalize any person who violates this process starting with a class A misdemeanor for the first violation, class E felony for second violation and class D felony for third and subsequent violations?

The Attorney General estimates increased legal costs of at least $9 million. Other state governmental entities estimate annual costs of at least $103,000 by fiscal year 2029. Local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Firearms, version 3

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Submitted by:  Greta Bax

Greta Bax
230 W. McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on October 31, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • remove a person’s current statutory right to conceal and carry a firearm without a permit;
  • make it a class E Felony for any person who conceals and carries a firearm without a permit from the county sheriff where they reside;
  • require all applicants to pass a background check, be at least eighteen years of age and complete firearms safety training;
  • require persons to carry the permit and if not, may be issued a citation up to fifty dollars; and
  • allow sheriffs to charge a permit fee up to one hundred dollars?

The Attorney General estimates increased legal costs of at least $9 million. Other state governmental entities estimate costs of at least $19,000 beginning in the first full year of implementation and annual revenue of $629,000. Local governmental entities estimate annual revenue of at least $150,000 and annual costs of at least $60,000.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Firearms, version 4

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Submitted by:  Greta Bax

Greta Bax
230 W. McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on October 31, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • remove a person’s current statutory right to conceal and carry a firearm without a permit;
  • make it a class E Felony for any person who conceals and carries a firearm without a permit issued from the county sheriff where they reside;
  • require all applicants to pass a background check and be at least eighteen years of age; and
  • allow sheriffs to charge a permit fee up to one hundred dollars?

The Attorney General estimates increased legal costs of at least $9 million. Other state governmental entities estimate costs of at least $19,000 beginning in the first full year of implementation and annual revenue of $629,000. Local governmental entities estimate annual revenue of at least $150,000 and annual costs of at least $60,000.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Firearms, version 5

2024-143

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Submitted by:  Greta Bax

Greta Bax
230 W. McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on October 31, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow the state to prohibit persons from possessing, using, purchasing, manufacturing or otherwise receiving a firearm without due process;
  • allow a court petition to be filed with a sworn statement or affidavit providing specific facts forming the basis of allegations for issuance of a protection order due to the extreme risk of the person causing personal injury or death to himself/herself or another person; and
  • allow the petition to be filed by specific family members, law enforcement or a designee, city or county attorney, mental health professionals or school officials?

The Attorney General estimates increased legal costs of at least $9 million. Other state entities estimate a cost of $81,000 for required computer system upgrades. Local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Firearms, version 6

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Submitted by:  Greta Bax

Greta Bax
230 W. McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on October 31, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • prohibit any person from knowingly selling a firearm to a person under eighteen years of age; and
  • penalize any person who violates this provision to be guilty of a class E felony?

The Attorney General estimates increased legal costs of at least $9 million. Other state entities estimate annual costs of at least $20,000 by fiscal year 2027. Local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Informed Consent

2024-145

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Submitted by:  Byron Keelin

Byron Keelin
PO Box 15095
St. Louis, MO 63110

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on November 14, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • guarantee the right of any individual to refuse interventions upon any person and freedom from state government or any state political subdivision interference regardless if unlawful;
  • guarantee the right to informed consent when promoting any medical intervention which includes information about exposure to mRNA and/or gene-altering therapies, medical technologies or treatment; and
  • prohibit any law, order, ordinance, regulation or public policy that mandates, coerces or infringes on any individual’s right to refuse any medical treatment, technology, testing, facial coverings, medical devices and/or procedures including but not limited to injections and vaccines?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Sports Wagering, version 1

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Submitted by:  Alixandra Cossette

Alixandra Cossette
230 W. McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on November 21, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow the Missouri Gaming Commission to regulate licensed sports wagering including online sports betting, gambling boats, professional sports betting districts and mobile licenses to sports betting operators;
  • restrict sports betting to individuals physically located in the state and over the age of 21;
  • allow license fees prescribed by the Commission and a 10% wagering tax on revenues received to be appropriated for education after expenses incurred by the Commission and required funding of the Compulsive Gambling Prevention Fund; and
  • allow for the general assembly to enact laws consistent with this amendment?

State governmental entities estimate onetime costs of $660,000, ongoing annual costs of at least $5.2 million, and initial license fee revenue of $12.25 million. Because the proposal allows for deductions against sports gaming revenues, they estimate unknown tax revenue ranging from $0 to $28.9 million annually. Local governments estimate unknown revenue.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Sports Wagering, version 2

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Submitted by:  Alixandra Cossette

Alixandra Cossette
230 W. McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on November 21, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow the Missouri Gaming Commission to regulate licensed sports wagering including online sports betting, gambling boats, professional sports betting districts and mobile licenses to sports betting operators;
  • restrict sports betting to individuals physically located in the state and over the age of 21;
  • allow license fees prescribed by the Commission and a 10% wagering tax on revenues received to be appropriated for education after expenses incurred by the Commission and required funding of the Compulsive Gambling Prevention Fund; and
  • allow for the general assembly to enact laws consistent with this amendment?

State governmental entities estimate onetime costs of $660,000, ongoing annual costs of at least $5.2 million, and initial license fee revenue of $10.75 million. Because the proposal allows for deductions against sports gaming revenues, they estimate unknown tax revenue ranging from $0 to $28.9 million annually. Local governments estimate unknown revenue.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Sports Wagering, version 3

2024-156

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Submitted by:  Alixandra Cossette

Alixandra Cossette
230 W. McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on November 21, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow the Missouri Gaming Commission to regulate licensed sports wagering including online sports betting, gambling boats, professional sports betting districts and mobile licenses to sports betting operators;
  • restrict sports betting to individuals physically located in the state and over the age of 21;
  • allow license fees prescribed by the Commission and a 10% wagering tax on revenues received to be appropriated for education after expenses incurred by the Commission and required funding of the Compulsive Gambling Prevention Fund; and
  • allow for the general assembly to enact laws consistent with this amendment?

State governmental entities estimate onetime costs of $660,000, ongoing annual costs of at least $5.2 million, and initial license fee revenue of $12.75 million. Because the proposal allows for deductions against sports gaming revenues, they estimate unknown tax revenue ranging from $0 to $28.9 million annually. Local governments estimate unknown revenue.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Sports Wagering, version 4

2024-157

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Submitted by:  Alixandra Cossette

Alixandra Cossette
230 W. McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on November 21, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow the Missouri Gaming Commission to regulate licensed sports wagering including online sports betting, gambling boats, professional sports betting districts and mobile licenses to sports betting operators;
  • restrict sports betting to individuals physically located in the state and over the age of 21;
  • allow license fees prescribed by the Commission and a 10% wagering tax on revenues received to be appropriated for education after expenses incurred by the Commission and required funding of the Compulsive Gambling Prevention Fund; and
  • allow for the general assembly to enact laws consistent with this amendment?

State governmental entities estimate onetime costs of $660,000, ongoing annual costs of at least $5.2 million, and initial license fee revenue of $10.75 million. Because the proposal allows for deductions against sports gaming revenues, they estimate unknown tax revenue ranging from $0 to $28.9 million annually. Local governments estimate unknown revenue.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Sports Wagering, version 5

2024-158

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Submitted by:  Alixandra Cossette

Alixandra Cossette
230 W. McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on November 21, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow the Missouri Gaming Commission to regulate licensed sports wagering including online sports betting, gambling boats, professional sports betting districts and mobile licenses to sports betting operators;
  • restrict sports betting to individuals physically located in the state and over the age of 21;
  • allow license fees prescribed by the Commission and a 10% wagering tax on revenues received to be appropriated for education after expenses incurred by the Commission and required funding of the Compulsive Gambling Prevention Fund; and
  • allow for the general assembly to enact laws consistent with this amendment?

State governmental entities estimate onetime costs of $660,000, ongoing annual costs of at least $5.2 million, and initial license fee revenue of $12.25 million. Because the proposal allows for deductions against sports gaming revenues, they estimate unknown tax revenue ranging from $0 to $28.9 million annually. Local governments estimate unknown revenue.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Sports Wagering, version 6

2024-159

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Submitted by:  Alixandra Cossette

Alixandra Cossette
230 W. McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on November 21, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow the Missouri Gaming Commission to regulate licensed sports wagering including online sports betting, gambling boats, professional sports betting districts and mobile licenses to sports betting operators;
  • restrict sports betting to individuals physically located in the state and over the age of 21;
  • allow license fees prescribed by the Commission and a 10% wagering tax on revenues received to be appropriated for education after expenses incurred by the Commission and required funding of the Compulsive Gambling Prevention Fund; and
  • allow for the general assembly to enact laws consistent with this amendment?

State governmental entities estimate onetime costs of $660,000, ongoing annual costs of at least $5.2 million, and initial license fee revenue of $12.75 million. Because the proposal allows for deductions against sports gaming revenues, they estimate unknown tax revenue ranging from $0 to $28.9 million annually. Local governments estimate unknown revenue.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Sports Wagering, version 7

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Submitted by:  Alixandra Cossette

Alixandra Cossette
230 W. McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on November 21, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow the Missouri Gaming Commission to regulate licensed sports wagering including online sports betting, gambling boats, professional sports betting districts and mobile licenses to sports betting operators;
  • restrict sports betting to individuals physically located in the state and over the age of 21;
  • allow license fees prescribed by the Commission and a 10% wagering tax on revenues received to be appropriated for education after expenses incurred by the Commission and required funding of the Compulsive Gambling Prevention Fund; and
  • allow for the general assembly to enact laws consistent with this amendment?

State governmental entities estimate onetime costs of $660,000, ongoing annual costs of at least $5.2 million, and initial license fee revenue of $11.75 million. Because the proposal allows for deductions against sports gaming revenues, they estimate unknown tax revenue ranging from $0 to $28.9 million annually. Local governments estimate unknown revenue.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Sports Wagering, version 8

2024-161

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Submitted by:  Alixandra Cossette

Alixandra Cossette
230 W. McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on November 21, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow the Missouri Gaming Commission to regulate licensed sports wagering including online sports betting, gambling boats, professional sports betting districts and mobile licenses to sports betting operators;
  • restrict sports betting to individuals physically located in the state and over the age of 21;
  • allow license fees prescribed by the Commission and a 10% wagering tax on revenues received to be appropriated for education after expenses incurred by the Commission and required funding of the Compulsive Gambling Prevention Fund; and
  • allow for the general assembly to enact laws consistent with this amendment?

State governmental entities estimate onetime costs of $660,000, ongoing annual costs of at least $5.2 million, and initial license fee revenue of $11.75 million. Because the proposal allows for deductions against sports gaming revenues, they estimate unknown tax revenue ranging from $0 to $28.9 million annually. Local governments estimate unknown revenue.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to an Osage River Gambling Boat License, version 1

2024-162

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Submitted by:  Greta Bax

Greta Bax
230 W. McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on November 28, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow the Missouri Gaming Commission to issue one additional gambling boat license to operate on the portion of the Osage River from the Missouri River to the Bagnell Dam;
  • require the prescribed location shall include artificial spaces that contain water and are within 500 feet of the 100-year base flood elevation as established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and
  • require all state revenues derived from the issuance of the gambling boat license shall be appropriated to the STEM Career Awareness Program Fund, or its successor fund?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs of $763,000, ongoing costs of $2.2 million annually, initial fee revenue of $271,000, ongoing admission and other fee revenue of $2.1 million annually, and annual gaming tax revenue of $14.3 million. Local governments estimate unknown revenue.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to an Osage River Gambling Boat License, version 2

2024-163

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Submitted by:  Greta Bax

Greta Bax
230 W. McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on November 28, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow the Missouri Gaming Commission to issue one additional gambling boat license to operate on the portion of the Osage River from the Missouri River to the Bagnell Dam;
  • require the prescribed location shall include artificial spaces that contain water and are within 500 feet of the 100-year base flood elevation as established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and
  • require all state revenues derived from the issuance of the gambling boat license shall be appropriated solely for annual increases of teacher salaries?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs of $763,000, ongoing costs of $2.2 million annually, initial fee revenue of $271,000, ongoing admission and other fee revenue of $2.1 million annually, and annual gaming tax revenue of $14.3 million. Local governments estimate unknown revenue.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to an Osage River Gambling Boat License, version 3

2024-164

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Submitted by:  Greta Bax

Greta Bax
230 W. McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on November 28, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow the Missouri Gaming Commission to issue one additional gambling boat license to operate on the portion of the Osage River from the Missouri River to the Bagnell Dam;
  • require the prescribed location shall include artificial spaces that contain water and are within 500 feet of the 100-year base flood elevation as established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and
  • require all state revenues derived from the issuance of the gambling boat license shall be appropriated to public pre-kindergarten education programs for students in the year prior to kindergarten eligibility?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs of $763,000, ongoing costs of $2.2 million annually, initial fee revenue of $271,000, ongoing admission and other fee revenue of $2.1 million annually, and annual gaming tax revenue of $14.3 million. Local governments estimate unknown revenue.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to an Osage River Gambling Boat License, version 4

2024-165

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Submitted by:  Greta Bax

Greta Bax
230 W. McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on November 28, 2023.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow the Missouri Gaming Commission to issue one additional gambling boat license to operate on the portion of the Osage River from the Missouri River to the Bagnell Dam;
  • require the prescribed location shall include artificial spaces that contain water and are within 500 feet of the 100-year base flood elevation as established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and
  • require all state revenues derived from the issuance of the gambling boat license shall be appropriated to early-childhood literacy programs in public institutions of elementary education?

State governmental entities estimate one-time costs of $763,000, ongoing costs of $2.2 million annually, initial fee revenue of $271,000, ongoing admission and other fee revenue of $2.1 million annually, and annual gaming tax revenue of $14.3 million. Local governments estimate unknown revenue.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article XV, Relating to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

2024-168

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Submitted by:  JoAnn Franklin

JoAnn Franklin
32294 Highway 21
Lesterville, MO 63654

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 4, 2024.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow Missouri licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurses commonly known as Certified Nurse Practitioners, Certified Clinical Nurse Specialists, Certified Nurse Midwifes and Certified Nurse Anesthetists to prescribe schedule II-V controlled substances such as oxycodone and fentanyl;
  • allow the Advanced Practice Registered Nurses to collaborate, without written consent, with other healthcare professionals as determined by the patient’s needs, including but not limited to physicians, pharmacists, registered professional nurses, physical, occupational and speech therapists and audiologists; and
  • restrict the General Assembly or executive branch from enacting laws or rules inconsistent with this measure?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article X, Relating to County Tobacco Taxes, version 2

2024-170

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Submitted by:  Deirdre Hirner

Deirdre Hirner
4018 Juniper Place
Columbia, MO 65201

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 4, 2024.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow county voters to set and control county taxes on cigarettes or tobacco products, whether submitted to county voters by the county governing body or by initiative petition; and
  • use the county tobacco tax proceeds solely for education, health and mental health, crime prevention, job creation, veterans’ services, or other local use specifically approved by voters?

State and local governmental entities estimate no direct costs or savings. Attempts to implement a local tobacco tax, or to modify an existing local tobacco tax, could result in changes in revenue or increased election related or other costs for these entities that cannot be estimated.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article X, Relating to County Tobacco Taxes

2024-171

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Submitted by:  Deirdre Hirner

Deirdre Hirner
4018 Juniper Place
Columbia, MO 65201

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 4, 2024.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to allow county voters to set and control county taxes on cigarettes or tobacco products, whether submitted to county voters by the county governing body or by initiative petition?

State and local governmental entities estimate no direct costs or savings. Attempts to implement a local tobacco tax, or to modify an existing local tobacco tax, could result in changes in revenue or increased election related or other costs for these entities that cannot be estimated.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article X, Relating to County Tobacco Cigarette Taxes

2024-172

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Submitted by:  Deirdre Hirner

Deirdre Hirner
4018 Juniper Place
Columbia, MO 65201

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 17, 2024.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow county voters to set and control county taxes on tobacco cigarettes, whether submitted to county voters by the county governing body or by initiative petition; and
  • use the county tobacco tax proceeds solely for education, health and mental health, crime prevention, job creation, veterans’ services, or other local use specifically approved by voters?

State and local governmental entities estimate no direct costs or savings. Attempts to implement a local tobacco tax, or to modify an existing local tobacco tax, could result in changes in revenue or increased election related or other costs for these entities that cannot be estimated.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article X, Relating to County Tobacco Cigarette Taxes

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Submitted by:  Deirdre Hirner

Deirdre Hirner
4018 Juniper Place
Columbia, MO 65201

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on April 2, 2024.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow local voters the right, option, authority to set, control, impose, establish, levy, collect, fix, reduce, eliminate or change the rate or dedicated use of a county excise tax on tobacco cigarettes;
  • allow any county tobacco cigarette tax to be approved by a majority of qualified voters casting ballots in a county election on a county-wide tobacco cigarette tax measure; and
  • use the county tobacco tax proceeds solely for education, health and mental health, crime prevention, job creation, veterans’ services, or other local use specifically approved by local voters?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 196, Relating to Tobacco Cigarette Taxes

2024-174

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Submitted by:  Deirdre Hirner

Deirdre Hirner
4018 Juniper Place
Columbia, MO 65201

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on April 19, 2024.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • create a Childhood Cancer Treatment and Prevention Fund by imposing an additional tax of ten cents on tobacco cigarettes beginning January 1, 2025;
  • require the fund to be used exclusively for the treatment and prevention of childhood cancers and be administered by the Children’s Trust Fund Board;
  • prohibit any money to be used for abortion or research which is banned by Missouri law; and
  • require the state auditor to perform an annual audit and every three years provide a comprehensive report to the governor, general assembly and the public?

State government entities estimate annual increased revenue of approximately $34 million, one-time costs of up to $15,000, and annual increased costs of at least $879,000. The revenue for local government entities could decrease by $2.4 million annually due to decreased cigarette sales.

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