Additional indebtedness of cities for municipally owned water and light plants — limitations. VI 26 f. Annual tax to pay and retire obligations within twenty years. VI 26 g. Contest of elections to authorize indebtedness. Political subdivision revenue bonds for utility, industrial and airport purposes — restrictions. VI 27 a. Political subdivision revenue bonds issued for utilities and airports, restrictions.
VI 27 b. Political subdivision revenue bonds issued for industrial development, restriction. VI 27 c. Revenue bonds defined. Refunding bonds. Application of funds derived from public debts. VI 30 a. Powers conferred with respect to intergovernmental relations — procedure for selection of board of freeholders. VI 30 b. Appointment of member by governor — meetings of board — vacancies — compensation and reimbursement of members — preparation of plan — taxation of real estate affected — submission at special elections — effect of adoption — certification and recordation — judicial notice.
Recognition of city of St. VI 32 a. Amendment of charter of St. VI 32 b. Revision of charter of St. VI 32 c. Effect of revision on retirement. Certification, recordation and deposit of amendments and revised charter — judicial notice. VII 1. Impeachment — officers liable — grounds.
VII 2. Power of impeachment — trial of impeachments. VII 3. Effect of judgment of impeachment. VII 4. Removal of officers not subject to impeachment. VII 5. Election contests — executive state officers — other election contests. VII 6. Penalty for nepotism. VII 7. Appointment of officers. VII 8. Qualifications for public office — nonresidents.
VII 9. Disqualification by federal employment — exceptions. VII Equality of sexes in public service. Oath of office. Tenure of office. Limitation on increase of compensation and extension of terms of office. Statement of actuary required before retirement benefits substantially changed. VIII 1. Time of general elections. VIII 2.
Qualifications of voters — disqualifications. VIII 3. Methods of voting — secrecy of ballot — exceptions. VIII 4. Privilege of voters from arrest — exceptions. VIII 5. Registration of voters. VIII 6. Retention of residence for voting purposes. VIII 7. Absentee voting. VIII Voter identification, authorized to identify voter and verify citizenship and residency — photo identification permitted. Congressional term limits amendment. Voter instruction on term limits for members of congress — ballots to include "disregarded voters' instruction on term limits", when.
Voter instruction on term limit pledge for non-incumbents. Secretary of state, duties regarding ballot designations. Automatic repeal. Legal challenges, jurisdiction. Campaign contribution limits, establishment of — requirements — complaint process — penalties. Free public schools — age limit. Specific schools — adult education. State board of education — number and appointment of members — political affiliation — terms — reimbursement and compensation.
Commissioner of education — qualification, duties and compensation — appointment and compensation of professional staff — powers and duties of state board of education. Payment and distribution of appropriations and income. Deficiency in provision for eight-month school year — allotment of state revenue for school purposes. Racial discrimination in employment of teachers. Public school and seminary funds — certificates of indebtedness — renewals — liquidation — legal investment of funds — tax levy for interest.
Public school fund — sources — payment into state treasury — investment — limitation on use of income. Seminary fund — sources — payment into state treasury — investment — limitation on use of income.
County and township school funds — liquidation and reinvestment — optional distribution on liquidation — annual distribution of income and receipts. Prohibition of public aid for religious purposes and institutions. State university — government by board of curators — number and appointment. Maintenance of state university and other educational institutions. IX Free public libraries — declaration of policy — state aid to local public libraries.
Taxing power — exercise by state and local governments. Inalienability of power to tax. Limitation of taxation to public purposes — uniformity — general laws — time for payment of taxes — valuation. Classification of taxable property — taxes on franchises, incomes, excises and licenses. Basis of assessment of tangible property — real property — taxation of intangibles — limitations. Assessment, levy, collection and distribution of tax on intangibles.
Income tax laws, may incorporate federal laws by reference — rates, how set. Taxation of railroads. Property exempt from taxation. Homestead exemption authorized. Intangible property exempt from taxation, when — local governments may be reimbursed, when. Relief from taxation — forest lands — obsolete, decadent, or blighted areas — limitations — exception.
Limitation on state tax rate on tangible property. Immunity of private property from sale for municipal debts. State prohibited from imposing local taxes for local purposes. State aid for local purposes. Reduction in rates of levy may be required by law. Taxing jurisdiction of local governments — limitation on assessed valuation. Limitations on local tax rates. Increase of tax rate by popular vote — further limitation by law — exceptions to limitation. Tax rate in St.
Exclusion of bonded debt from limitations on tax rates. Authorization of local taxes other than ad valorem taxes. Operating levy for Kansas City school district may be set by school board. Additional tax rates for county roads and bridges — road districts — reduction in rate may be required, how. Refund of road and bridge taxes. Tax sales — limitations — contents of notices. Equalization commission — appointment — duties.
Definition of "other political subdivision". Taxes and state spending to be limited — state to support certain local activities — emergency spending and bond payments to be authorized. Limitation on taxes which may be imposed by general assembly — exclusions — refund of excess revenue — adjustments authorized.
Voter approval required for taxes or fees, when, exceptions — compliance procedure, remedies. Limits may be exceeded, when, how. Limitation on state expenses. State support to local governments not to be reduced, additional activities and services not to be imposed without full state funding.
Political subdivisions to receive voter approval for increases in taxes and fees — rollbacks may be required — limitation not applicable to taxes for bonds. Taxpayers may bring actions for interpretations of limitations. Voter approval requirements not exclusive — self-enforceability.
Sale or transfer of homes or other real estate, prohibition on imposition of any new taxes, when. Prohibition on new or local sales, use, or other similar transaction-based tax not subject to such tax as of January 1, Definition of "corporation". Organization of corporations by general law — special laws relating to corporations — invalidation of unexercised charters and franchises.
Exercise of police power with respect to corporations. Corporations subject to eminent domain — trial by jury. Cumulative voting authorized unless alternate method provided by law — exceptions.
The territory of Missouri first applied for statehood in and was considered for the opportunity to become the 23rd state in the Union two years later. Congress considered a bill that would have allowed the territory to frame a state constitution, and a representative from New York added an amendment to disallow the introduction of slavery in Missouri beyond what was already present and emancipate those slaves already in the territory at age When they reconvened later that year, Congress also had a request for statehood from Maine, at the time a territory of Massachusetts.
The Senate passed what would become known as the Missouri Compromise in order to appease both sides of the aisle, allowing Maine to enter as a free state and Missouri as a slave state in order to keep the divide between the two sides of the issue even. The Missouri territory was given the authority to create a constitution the following year, and on June 12, , the first Missouri Constitutional Convention assembled in St.
The first convention was made up of 40 men from 15 Missouri counties. The delegation met in the Mansion House Hotel in St. Louis beginning on June The assembly elected David Barton, one of eight delegates representing St. How do I register to vote? How do I request a ballot? When do I vote? When are polls open? Who Represents Me? Congress special elections Governors State executives State legislatures Ballot measures State judges Municipal officials School boards.
How do I update a page? Election results. Privacy policy About Ballotpedia Disclaimers Login. We, the people of Missouri, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for His goodness, do establish this Constitution for the better government of the state. If enough people sign the petition, all Missouri voters vote and decide if that bill should be a law.
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Jefferson City, MO Chapter 2: The Missouri Constitution. The Legislative Branch. Fun Fact: Several Senators in Missouri held a hour filibuster in The Executive Branch. The Judicial Branch. The Bill of Rights. Amending the Constitution. Making and passing laws.
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