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MO HJR51
Joint Resolution
Status
1/6/2010
Primary Sponsor
Mike Cunningham
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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