Missouri Constitution Article III Sec. 51 – Appropriations by initiative — effective date of initiated laws — conflicting laws concurrently adopted
The initiative shall not be used for the appropriation of money other than of new revenues created and provided for thereby, or for any other purpose prohibited by this constitution. Except as provided in this constitution, any measure proposed shall take effect when approved by a majority of the votes cast thereon. When conflicting measures are approved at the same election the one receiving the largest affirmative vote shall prevail.
Terms Used In Missouri Constitution Article III Sec. 51 - Appropriations by initiative -- effective date of initiated laws -- conflicting laws concurrently adopted
- Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization