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MO HJR15

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Submits to Missouri voters in the November 2012 general election (or special election) a proposed amendment to Article IV, Section 44 of the Missouri Constitution

  • Requires a two-thirds majority vote for approval of any initiative proposal relating to the opportunity to harvest bird, fish, game, wildlife, or forestry resources

  • Exempts initiative proposals involving the establishment, amendment, or repeal of sales taxes for conservation purposes from the two-thirds majority requirement

  • Maintains that Sections 40-43 of Article IV are self-enforcing and repeals any existing laws inconsistent with these provisions

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)

4/20/2011

Committee Referrals

Rules3/10/2011

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