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MO HJR1
Joint Resolution
Status
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Sue Allen
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AI Summary
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Submits a constitutional amendment to Missouri voters for adoption or rejection at the general election on Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2012, or at a special election called by the governor.
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Repeals and replaces Section 23 of Article III of the Missouri Constitution regarding bill requirements in the general assembly.
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Maintains existing requirement that no bill contain more than one subject clearly expressed in its title, with exceptions for bills under section 37 and general appropriation bills.
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Requires all bills introduced in either house to be accompanied by a sponsor memorandum containing the bill's title, central purpose, summary of statutory sections, constitutional authority, and projected fiscal impact.
Legislative Description
Proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting a bill from being introduced unless accompanied by a memo detailing its title, purpose, summary of sections, constitutional authority, and fiscal impact
Last Action
Referred: Downsizing State Government (H)
4/12/2011