Missouri Referendums

One Ballot Measure

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Two Proposed Ballot Measures

1. Property Tax Exemption for Childcare Establishments (on ballot, so listed first)

2. Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment

3. Minimum Wage Increase

For the full list of referendums we’re tracking, see our home page.

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Property Tax Exemption for Childcare Establishments 

on Ballot: November 5, 2024

See Ballotpedia page.

Current status: Legislatively referred.

Text:

5. Because the availability of childcare supports the well-being of children, families, the workforce, and society as a whole, all property, real and personal, used primarily for the care of a child outside of his or her home may be exempted from taxation by general law. If a portion of the property of an individual or a for profit or nonprofit corporation, organization, or association is used for such childcare, an assessing authority may be authorized by general law to exempt from the assessment, levy, and collection of taxes such portion of the property of such individual, corporation, organization, or association that is used primarily for such childcare.

The PostRoeFuture.com list of policy needs, signed by many prominent pro-life leaders, of “policies that should be broadly embraced by the pro-life movement and advanced by elected officials” includes “Affordable childcare options that support working parents.” It’s usually included on other lists as well as crucial for life-affirming services. Removing a major expense could help make childcare more affordable and more available.

What are the best policies for providing high-quality childcare? Individual referendums don’t answer that question. They offer one possibility, and voters select yes or no. We encourage a “yes” vote on any policy that could help.

Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment 

Currently Gathering Signatures

Hoped for Ballot: August 6, 2024 or November 5, 2024

We regard a “no” vote as helpful to the goal of ending violence.

See Ballotpedia page.

Current status: Gathering signatures. Due date: May 5, 2024.

They got a late start due to court cases; we’ll have much more to say if they get on the ballot. 

See our page on State Constitutions and Abortion for more information about what’s happening around the U.S.

Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time Initiative

Currently Gathering Signatures

Hoped for Ballot: august 6, 2024 0r November 5, 2024

Note: there are two Ballotpedia pages and it’s not clear which one of these is on the petition being circulated. If it makes it onto the ballot, we’ll know which one at that point.  

See Ballotpedia page for Minimum Wage Increase and Paid Sick Leave

See Ballotpedia page for Minimum Wage Increase

Current Status: Gathering signatures. Due date May 5, 2024.

See our blog post: Social Programs to Help the Poor are Pro-life

PostRoeFuture.com, a statement drafted by prominent pro-life activists and signed by hundreds more, released and publicized January 19, 2023.  It says that governments need “to eliminate or reduce the significant economic and social pressures that we know drive women to seek abortion in the first place. ” 

Pro-life Commentary

on Minimum Wage

Pregnancy Resource Centers will have an easier time working with pregnant women for prenatal care and new mothers for women’s and children’s health care. The more women are earning, the more PRCs can help. Also, the more the father and other family members are earning, the more PRCs can help.

Yet for those who never cross paths with the PRCs, a minimum wage increase means they feel more supported in choosing life. They have more practical resources available.