JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI -- The Missouri Secretary of State’s office Wednesday announced that 12 initiative petitions met state standards for circulation.
The ballot title for one of the petitions relating to local taxes on cigarettes or tobacco products reads:
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:
• allow voters in cities and counties to set and control local taxes on cigarettes or tobacco products within their city or county; and
• use the proceeds of such taxes for local job creation, health care, public education, reduction and prevention of tobacco use, or other uses specifically approved by local voters?
The proposal has no fiscal impact (change in costs, savings, or revenues) for state and local governmental entities since it would only modify the constitution to allow the establishment of local tobacco taxes if submitted to and approved by voters.
The petition, which seeks to amend Article X of the Missouri Constitution, was submitted by Mr. Mark Reading, 2604 Lakeland Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109.
The ballot title for two of the petitions relating to local taxes on cigarettes or tobacco products reads:
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:
• allow voters in counties to set and control local taxes on cigarettes or tobacco products within their county; and
• use the proceeds of such taxes for local job creation, health care, public education, reduction and prevention of tobacco use, or other uses specifically approved by local voters?
The proposal has no fiscal impact (change in costs, savings, or revenues) for state and local governmental entities since it would only modify the constitution to allow the establishment of local tobacco taxes if submitted to and approved by voters.
The petitions, which seek to amend Article X of the Missouri Constitution, were submitted by Mr. Mark Reading, 2604 Lakeland Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109.
The ballot title for one of the petitions relating to local taxes on cigarettes or tobacco products reads:
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to allow voters in cities and counties to set and control local taxes on cigarettes or tobacco products within their city or county?
The proposal has no fiscal impact (change in costs, savings, or revenues) for state and local governmental entities since it would only modify the constitution to allow the establishment of local tobacco taxes if submitted to and approved by voters.
The petition, which seeks to amend Article X of the Missouri Constitution, were submitted by Mr. Mark Reading, 2604 Lakeland Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109.
The ballot title for two of the petitions relating to local taxes on cigarettes or tobacco products reads:
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to allow voters in counties to set and control local taxes on cigarettes or tobacco products within their county?
The proposal has no fiscal impact (change in costs, savings, or revenues) for state and local governmental entities since it would only modify the constitution to allow the establishment of local tobacco taxes if submitted to and approved by voters.
The petitions, which seek to amend Article X of the Missouri Constitution, were submitted by Mr. Mark Reading, 2604 Lakeland Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109.
The ballot title for two of the petitions relating to local taxes on cigarettes or tobacco products reads:
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:
• allow voters in counties and certain cities to set and control local taxes on cigarettes or tobacco products within their county or city; and
• use the proceeds of such taxes for local job creation, health care, public education, reduction and prevention of tobacco use, or other uses specifically approved by such local voters?
The proposal has no fiscal impact (change in costs, savings, or revenues) for state and local governmental entities since it would only modify the constitution to allow the establishment of local tobacco taxes if submitted to and approved by voters.
The petitions, which seek to amend Article X of the Missouri Constitution, were submitted by Mr. Mark Reading, 2604 Lakeland Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109.
The ballot title for two of the petitions relating to local taxes on cigarettes or tobacco products reads:
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to allow voters in counties and certain cities to set and control local taxes on cigarettes or tobacco products within their county or city?
The proposal has no fiscal impact (change in costs, savings, or revenues) for state and local governmental entities since it would only modify the constitution to allow the establishment of local tobacco taxes if submitted to and approved by voters.
The petitions, which seek to amend Article X of the Missouri Constitution, were submitted by Mr. Mark Reading, 2604 Lakeland Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109.
The ballot title for the one petition relating to cigarette and other tobacco product taxation reads:
Shall Missouri law be amended to:
• create the Health and Education Trust Fund with proceeds of a tax of $0.0365 per cigarette and 25% of the manufacturer’s invoice price for roll-your-own tobacco and 15% for other tobacco products;
• use Fund proceeds to reduce and prevent tobacco use and for elementary, secondary, college, and university public school funding; and
• increase the amount that certain tobacco product manufacturers must maintain in their escrow accounts, to pay judgments or settlements, before any funds in escrow can be refunded to the tobacco product manufacturer and create bonding requirements for these manufacturers?
Estimated additional revenue to state government is $283 million to $423 million annually with limited estimated implementation costs or savings. The revenue will fund only programs and services allowed by the proposal. The fiscal impact to local governmental entities is unknown.
The petition, which would amend Chapters 149 and 196 of the Missouri Revised Statutes, was submitted by Mr. Robert Hess, Husch Blackwell, LLP, 235 E. High St., PO Box 1251, Jefferson City, MO 65102-1251.
The ballot title for the one petition relating to renewable energy reads:
Shall Missouri law be amended to:
• increase incrementally the total amount of renewable energy produced from sources such as wind turbines, solar, and hydropower that investor-owned electric utilities are required to purchase, generate, or otherwise acquire to at least 25% of their total retail sales by 2026, and limit rate increases to retail customers for compliance with this standard;
• require that such renewable energy be either procured by an electric utility for Missouri retail customers or generated by such customers; and
• provide for solar energy incentives for retail customers and additional duties for the Office of Public Counsel?
Direct costs or savings to state and local governmental entities is minimal. However, if the proposal results in increased electric utility retail rates, millions of dollars in higher utility costs may occur for governmental entities. Higher utility costs may negatively impact the state’s economy including state and local governmental revenues.
The petition, which seeks to amend Chapter 393 RSMo, was submitted by Mr. Paul Wilson, 1103 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65202, 573-874-7777.
Before any constitutional changes can be brought before Missouri voters in the November 2012 election, signatures must be obtained from registered voters equal to eight (8) percent of the total votes cast in the 2008 governor's election from six of the state's nine congressional districts. For statutory changes, signatures must be obtained from registered voters equal to five (5) percent of the total votes cast in the 2008 governor's election from six of the state's nine congressional districts.
Signatures on behalf of all initiative petitions for the 2012 ballot are due to the Secretary of State’s office by no later than 5 p.m. on May 6, 2012.
Before circulating petitions, state law requires that groups must first have the form of their petition approved by the Secretary of State and Attorney General. The Secretary of State then prepares a summary statement of no more than 100 words and the State Auditor prepares a fiscal impact statement, both of which are subject to the approval of the Attorney General. When both statements are approved, they become the official ballot title.
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