Missouri 1965 ballot measures
In1965, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures inMissouri on August 17.
- Three of the measures werelegislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved two (66%) and rejected one (33%) measures.
On the ballot
August 17, 1965
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Term limits | Limit a person to being elected Governor twice or only once if they have served more than two years of another person’s elected term | 204,987 (73%) | 75,968 (27%) | ||
| Amendment 2 | Local government | Authorize cities to sell, in addition to leasing, manufacturing and industrial development plants built with revenue bond proceeds | 176,942 (65%) | 94,882 (35%) | ||
| Amendment 3 | Legislative structure;Redistricting;Legislative processes | Set the size of the state House and Senate | 112,211 (41%) | 160,568 (59%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Missouri
- Types of ballot measures in Missouri
- List of Missouri ballot measures
- 1965 ballot measures
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