Constitutional Amendment 8
Missouri Ballot Measure - HJR 48
Election: Aug. 5, 2014 (Primary)
Outcome: Failed
Categories:
VeteransGambling and Gaming
Government Budget and Spending
Summary
A "yes" vote will amend the Missouri Constitution to create a "Veterans Lottery Ticket." This amendment further provides that the revenue from the sale of these tickets will be used for projects and services related to veterans.
A "no" vote will not amend the Missouri Constitution to create a "Veterans Lottery Ticket."
If passed, this measure will have no impact on taxes.
Measure Text
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to create a "Veterans Lottery Ticket" and to use the revenue from the sale of these tickets for projects and services related to veterans?
The annual cost or savings to state and local governmental entities is unknown, but likely minimal. If sales of a veterans lottery ticket game decrease existing lottery ticket sales, the profits of which fund education, there could be a small annual shift in funding from education to veterans programs.
Yes ( ) No ( )
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