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MO HJR80

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2010

Primary Sponsor

Edward Schieffer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces section 44 of article IV of the Missouri Constitution relating to bird, fish, game, wildlife, and forestry resources
  • Requires a four-sevenths majority vote (rather than simple majority) for approval of any initiative proposal concerning the opportunity to harvest bird, fish, game, wildlife, or forestry resources
  • Exempts initiative proposals involving establishment, amendment, or repeal of sales taxes for conservation purposes from the four-sevenths majority requirement
  • Maintains that sections 40-43 of article IV remain self-enforcing, with existing conflicting laws voided
  • Submits the amendment to Missouri voters at the general election on Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2010, or at a special election called by the governor

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring a four-sevenths majority for voter approval of any initiative petition relating to bird, fish, game, wildlife, or forestry resources

Last Action

Referred: Conservation and Natural Resources (H)

5/14/2010

Committee Referrals

Conservation and Natural Resources5/14/2010

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