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MO HJR21

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/14/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Submits to Missouri voters a constitutional amendment to Article III, Section 54 for approval at the November 2012 general election or a special election called by the governor.

  • Prohibits simple majority repeal or amendment of initiative and referendum statutes (sections 49-53) until after the third regular legislative session following the statute's effective date.

  • Allows the general assembly to repeal or amend voter-passed statutes by a two-thirds supermajority vote after the first regular session following the statute's effective date.

  • Allows the general assembly to repeal or amend voter-passed statutes by a four-sevenths supermajority vote after the second regular session following the statute's effective date.

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment changing the laws regarding the repeal or modification of a statutory provision of a referendum passed by voters

Last Action

Referred: Elections (H)

2/24/2011

Committee Referrals

Elections2/24/2011

Full Bill Text

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