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MO SB72

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/5/2011

Primary Sponsor

Will Kraus

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Missouri Attorney General to seek court relief to compel federal enforcement of federal immigration laws on behalf of the state and its officers

  • Attorney General may initiate such action upon voter approval of this measure, at the Attorney General's discretion, upon gubernatorial executive order, by concurrent resolution of the General Assembly, or by petition of legal voters expressing belief that the federal government failed to enforce immigration law

  • Requires submission to Missouri voters as a referendum measure at the general election held Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2012

  • Becomes effective only upon approval by a majority of votes cast at the November 2012 election

Legislative Description

Requires the Attorney General to sue the federal government to enforce federal immigration laws

Last Action

S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 72-Kraus, with SS (pending)

5/13/2011

Committee Referrals

Governmental Accountability1/20/2011

Full Bill Text

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