2014 Missouri Ballot Questions
(Reprinted from Axiom Strategies by Aaron Baker)
In 2014, voters will be asked to consider at least
eight ballot issues. To add to the confusion, there may
be two different proposals for “early voting” on the same ballot that will have
much different consequences in future elections. The version with the most
votes will be enacted into law.
The final two issues listed below, dealing with early
voting and teacher tenure, are initiative petitions that have not received
final approval at this time. However, organizers of both campaigns feel
confident they have collected enough signatures to qualify for the ballot.
Measures for the August 5, 2014
ballot:
Amendment 1
Protecting the Right-to-Farm
Proposes amending the Missouri Constitution to include
language forever guaranteeing the right of farmers and ranchers to engage in
agricultural production and ranching practices.
From HJR Nos. 11 & 7 (5/14/13)
Sponsor Rep. Bill Reiboldt (R –
Neosho)
Veterans Lottery Ticket
Proposes amending the Missouri Constitution to direct
the state lottery commission to develop and begin selling a ‘Veterans Lottery
Ticket’, from which all net proceeds would be deposited into the Missouri
Veterans’ Commission’s capital improvement trust fund.
From HJR 48 (5/15/2014)
Sponsor: Rep. Sheila Solon (R - Blue
Springs)
Amendment 7
Sales Tax Increase for Transportation
Proposes amending the Missouri Constitution to enact
an additional sales tax to fund infrastructure projects including highways and
roads.
From HJR 68 (5/14/2014)
Sponsor: Rep. Dave Hinson (R - St.
Clair)
Protecting Electronic Communications and Data
Proposes amending the Missouri Constitution to include
language stating that people shall be secure in their electronic communications
and data from unreasonable searches and seizures as they are now likewise
secure in their persons, homes, papers and effects.
From: SJR 27 (5/16/14)
Sponsor: Sen. Rob Schaaf (R – St.
Joseph)
Right to Keep & Bear Arms
Proposes amending the Missouri Constitution to include
a declaration that the right to keep and bear arms is an unalienable right and
that the state government is obligated to uphold that right.
From: SJR 36 (5/7/13)
Sponsor: Sen. Kurt Schaefer (R –
Columbia)
Measures for the November 4, 2014
ballot:
Amendment 2
Allowing Prior Sex Crimes with Minors to be considered
by courts
Proposes amending the Missouri Constitution to allow
relevant evidence of prior criminal acts to be admissible in prosecutions for
crimes of a sexual nature involving a victim under eighteen years of age.
From HJR 16 (5/17/13)
Sponsor Rep. John McCaherty (R – High
Ridge)
Overriding Budget Withholds by Governor
Proposes amending the Missouri Constitution to include
language relating to a governor’s fiscal management authority.
From: HJR 72 (5/16/14)
Sponsor: Rep. Todd Richardson (R - Poplar
Bluff)
Enacting Early Voting
Proposes amending the Missouri Constitution to permit
voting in person or by mail for a period of six business days prior to and
including the Wednesday before the Election Day in all general elections.
From: HJR 90 (5/14/14)
Sponsor: Rep. Tony Duggar (R –
Hartville)
Measures still being certified for
the November 4, 2014 ballot:
Ending Teacher Tenure
Proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting public
schools from entering into new contracts having a term or duration in excess of
three years with certificated staff with other provisions.
Citizen Sponsor: Marc Ellinger
Enacting Early Voting
Proposes a constitutional amendment to provide all
voters a period of six weeks prior to election day to cast a ballot in all
federal and state general election at either a central location or satellite
locations in larger population jurisdictions.
Citizen Sponsor: Matthew Dameron
