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MO HJR51

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/6/2010

Primary Sponsor

Mike Cunningham

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Submits to Missouri voters a proposed amendment to Article I of the state Constitution at the general election on Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2010, or at a special election called by the governor.

  • Establishes a new Section 35 in Article I declaring that the right to vote by secret ballot is fundamental and shall be guaranteed in all public elections for public office, public votes on initiatives or referenda, and designations or authorizations of employee representation required by state or federal law.

  • Official ballot language asks voters whether the Missouri Constitution should be amended to provide that voting by secret ballot is a fundamental right and to prohibit infringement or impairment of that right in public elections or employee representation matters.

  • Includes no estimated costs or savings to state or local government entities.

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to vote by secret ballot for all public offices, initiatives and referendums, and any authorizations or designations regarding employee representation

Last Action

Refer: Spec Stand Com on Workforce Dev & Workplace Safety(H)

2/10/2010

Full Bill Text

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