Missouri Ballot Questions: What to Know Before You Vote in the General Election

Understanding Amendment 1

Amendment 1 proposes a change to the Missouri Constitution that would legalize recreational marijuana for adults over the age of 21. The amendment would also impose a 6% sales tax on recreational marijuana and allow local governments to impose an additional sales tax of up to 3%.

Key Points About Amendment 1

- Legalizes recreational marijuana for adults over 21 - Establishes a state regulatory framework for the cultivation, sale, and distribution of recreational marijuana - Imposes a 6% sales tax on recreational marijuana and allows local governments to impose an additional sales tax of up to 3% - Expected to generate significant tax revenue for the state - Supported by a majority of Missouri voters in recent polls

Proposition B: Medicaid Expansion

Proposition B is a ballot measure that would expand Medicaid eligibility to low-income adults in Missouri. Currently, Medicaid is only available to low-income children, pregnant women, and people with disabilities. Proposition B would extend Medicaid coverage to low-income adults who meet certain income requirements.

Key Points About Proposition B

- Expands Medicaid eligibility to low-income adults - Estimated to cover up to 230,000 additional Missourians - Would be funded by a combination of state and federal funds - Supported by a bipartisan coalition of healthcare providers, business leaders, and social service organizations

Proposition C: Voting Requirements

Proposition C proposes a change to Missouri's voter ID law. The current law requires voters to present a government-issued photo ID at the polls. Proposition C would eliminate this requirement for voters who have previously voted in a federal election or who have a valid non-photo ID, such as a utility bill or bank statement.

Key Points About Proposition C

- Eliminates the requirement for voters to present a government-issued photo ID at the polls - Allows voters who have previously voted in a federal election or who have a valid non-photo ID to vote without showing a photo ID - Expected to increase voter turnout, particularly among low-income voters and voters of color - Opposed by some who argue that it could lead to voter fraud