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MO HJR93
Joint Resolution
Status
2/8/2010
Primary Sponsor
Brian Nieves
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AI Summary
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Submits to Missouri voters a constitutional amendment to be voted on at the general election in November 2010 or at a special election called by the governor
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Repeals and replaces Section 2 of Article I of the Missouri Constitution to add language recognizing "a natural right to economic freedom" and "the enjoyment of the gains of their own industry"
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Retains existing constitutional language affirming natural rights to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness, and equal rights and opportunity under law
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Establishes that government's principal purpose is to secure these rights, including the new economic freedom provision, and that failure to do so constitutes a failure in government's chief design
Legislative Description
Proposes a constitutional amendment declaring that all persons have a natural right to economic freedom
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
4/13/2010