2010 Ballot Measures
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Constitutional Amendment 1
[Proposed by the 95th General Assembly (First Regular Session) SJR
5]
Official Ballot Title:
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to require the office of
county assessor to be an elected position in all counties with a
charter form of government, except counties with a population
between 600,001-699,999?
It is estimated this proposal will have no costs or savings to state
or local governmental entities.
Fair Ballot Language:
A “yes” vote will amend the Missouri Constitution to require that
assessors in charter counties be elected officers. This proposal
will affect St. Louis County and any county that adopts a charter
form of government. The exception is for a county that has between
600,001-699,999 residents, which currently is only Jackson County.
A “no” vote will not change the current requirement for charter
counties.
If passed, this measure will not have an impact on taxes.
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Constitutional Amendment 2
[Proposed by the 95th General Assembly (First Regular Session) HJR
15]
Official Ballot Title:
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to require that all
real property used as a homestead by Missouri citizens who are
former prisoners of war and have a total service-connected
disability be exempt from property taxes?
The number of qualified former prisoners of war and the amount of
each exemption are unknown, however, because the number who meet the
qualifications is expected to be small, the cost to local
governmental entities should be minimal. Revenue to the state blind
pension fund may be reduced by $1,200.
Fair Ballot Language:
A “yes” vote will amend the Missouri Constitution to exempt from
property taxes all real property used as a homestead by any Missouri
citizen who is a former prisoner of war with a total
service-connected disability.
A “no” vote will not add this exemption to the Missouri
Constitution.
If passed, this measure will decrease property taxes for qualified
citizens.
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Constitutional Amendment 3
[Proposed by Initiative Petition]
Official Ballot Title:
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to prevent the state,
counties, and other political subdivisions from imposing any new
tax, including a sales tax, on the sale or transfer of homes or any
other real estate?
It is estimated this proposal will have no costs or savings to state
or local governmental entities.
Fair Ballot Language:
A “yes” vote will amend the Missouri Constitution to prevent the
state, counties, and other political subdivisions from imposing any
new tax, including a sales tax, on the sale or transfer of homes or
any other real estate.
A “no” vote will not change the Missouri Constitution to prevent the
state, counties, and other political subdivisions from imposing a
new tax on the sale or transfer of homes or any other real estate.
If passed, this measure will have no impact on taxes.
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Proposition A
[Proposed by Initiative Petition]
Official Ballot Title:
Shall Missouri law be amended to:
repeal the authority of certain cities to use earnings taxes to fund
their budgets;
require voters in cities that currently have an earnings tax to
approve continuation of such tax at the next general municipal
election and at an election held every 5 years thereafter;
require any current earnings tax that is not approved by the voters
to be phased out over a period of 10 years; and
prohibit any city from adding a new earnings tax to fund their
budget?
The proposal could eliminate certain city earnings taxes. For 2010,
Kansas City and the City of St. Louis budgeted earnings tax revenue
of $199.2 million and $141.2 million, respectively. Reduced earnings
tax deductions could increase state revenues by $4.8 million. The
total cost or savings to state and local governmental entities is
unknown.
Fair Ballot Language:
A “yes” vote will amend Missouri law to repeal the authority of
certain cities to use earnings taxes to fund their budgets. The
amendment further requires voters in cities that currently have an
earnings tax, St. Louis and Kansas City, to approve continuation of
such tax at the next general municipal election and at an election
held every five years or to phase out the tax over a period of ten
years.
A “no” vote will not change the current Missouri law regarding
earnings taxes.
If passed, this measure will impact taxes by removing the ability of
cities to fund their budgets through earnings taxes. The only
exception is that voters in cities that currently have an earnings
tax may vote to continue such taxes.
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Proposition B
[Proposed by Initiative Petition]
Official Ballot Title:
Shall Missouri law be amended to:
require large-scale dog breeding operations to provide each dog
under their care with sufficient food, clean water, housing and
space; necessary veterinary care; regular exercise and adequate rest
between breeding cycles;
prohibit any breeder from having more than 50 breeding dogs for the
purpose of selling their puppies as pets; and
create a misdemeanor crime of “puppy mill cruelty” for any
violations?
It is estimated state governmental entities will incur costs of
$654,768 (on-going costs of $521,356 and one-time costs of
$133,412). Some local governmental entities may experience costs
related to enforcement activities and savings related to reduced
animal care activities.
Fair Ballot Language:
A “yes” vote will amend Missouri law to require large-scale dog
breeding operations to provide each dog under their care with
sufficient food, clean water, housing and space; necessary
veterinary care; regular exercise and adequate rest between breeding
cycles. The amendment further prohibits any breeder from having more
than 50 breeding dogs for the purpose of selling their puppies as
pets. The amendment also creates a misdemeanor crime of “puppy mill
cruelty” for any violations.
A “no” vote will not change the current Missouri law regarding dog
breeders.
If passed, this measure will have no impact on taxes.
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Proposition C
[Proposed by the 95th General Assembly (Second Regular Session) SS
SCS HCS HB 1764]
Official Ballot Title:
Shall the Missouri Statutes be amended to:
Deny the government authority to penalize citizens for refusing to
purchase private health insurance or infringe upon the right to
offer or accept direct payment for lawful healthcare services?
Modify laws regarding the liquidation of certain domestic insurance
companies?
It is estimated this proposal will have no immediate costs or
savings to state or local governmental entities. However, because of
the uncertain interaction of the proposal with implementation of the
federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, future costs to
state governmental entities are unknown.
Fair Ballot Language:
A “yes” vote will amend Missouri law to deny the government
authority to penalize citizens for refusing to purchase private
health insurance or infringe upon the right to offer or accept
direct payment for lawful healthcare services. The amendment will
also modify laws regarding the liquidation of certain domestic
insurance companies.
A “no” vote will not change the current Missouri law regarding
private health insurance, lawful healthcare services, and the
liquidation of certain domestic insurance companies.
If passed, this measure will have no impact on taxes.