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MO SJR42
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
- Repeals and replaces Section 2 of Article I of the Missouri Constitution with a new section establishing principles of constitutional government
- Adds language recognizing "a natural right to economic freedom and the enjoyment of the gains of their own industry" as a fundamental right
- Maintains existing constitutional language on life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, equality, and equal rights and opportunity
- Specifies that government's principal purpose is to provide security for these constitutional protections, and government fails in its chief design if it does not confer this security
- 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
Modifies Missouri's Bill of Rights to include a statement that all persons have a natural right to economic freedom
Last Action
Hearing Conducted S General Laws Committee
4/13/2010
Committee Referrals
General Laws2/4/2010
Full Bill Text
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