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MO SJR13
Joint Resolution
Status
1/24/2011
Primary Sponsor
Jolie Justus
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AI Summary
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Repeals sections 50 and 52(a) of article III of the Missouri Constitution and replaces them with new provisions governing initiative and referendum petitions.
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Changes the signature requirement for constitutional amendment initiatives from 8% of legal voters in two-thirds of congressional districts to 8% in each congressional district.
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Changes the signature requirement for law initiatives from 5% of legal voters in two-thirds of congressional districts to 5% in each congressional district.
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Changes the signature requirement for referendum petitions from 5% in two-thirds of congressional districts to 5% in each congressional district.
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Maintains existing requirements that initiative petitions be filed 6 months before an election and referendum petitions be filed within 90 days after legislative adjournment.
Legislative Description
Requires referenda and initiative petitions to be signed by 5% and 8% of the voters in each congressional district
Last Action
Hearing Conducted S Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee
2/7/2011