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MO SJR34

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/21/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jack Goodman

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 54 to Article IV of the Missouri Constitution to authorize the attorney general to seek relief on behalf of the state to preserve state sovereignty against federal government actions.

  • Attorney general may initiate action at his or her discretion or when directed by executive order of the governor, concurrent resolution of the general assembly, or a voter petition regarding federal actions outside Congress's enumerated powers.

  • Allows citizens to direct the attorney general through initiative petitions signed by 8 percent of legal voters in each of two-thirds of Missouri's congressional districts.

  • Requires initiative petitions to be filed with the secretary of state at least six months before an election and must specify the particular federal action for which relief is sought.

  • Petition-directed actions require approval by a majority vote of those voting on the measure.

Legislative Description

Requires the Attorney General to seek appropriate relief against actions of the federal government when directed by the Governor, General Assembly, or a petition of the voters

Last Action

S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SJR 34-Goodman, et al, with SA 1 (pending)

5/14/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence1/25/2010

Full Bill Text

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