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MO HB1628
Bill
Status
2/1/2012
Primary Sponsor
Jason Barnes
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AI Summary
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Repeals and replaces section 116.334, RSMo, regarding summary statements for ballot petitions
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Requires the Secretary of State to prepare a concise summary statement (not exceeding 100 words) within ten days of petition approval, to be approved by the Attorney General within ten days
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Prohibits the Secretary of State from preparing a summary statement for any measure in which a family member within the second degree of consanguinity or a spouse of such family member has a financial interest exceeding $50,000
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Requires the Governor to assume the Secretary of State's responsibilities for such measures when the Secretary must recuse; failure to recuse creates an irrebuttable presumption that the summary statement is insufficient and unfair, and courts may order the Secretary to forfeit office with vacancy filled per section 28.190
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Becomes effective only upon voter approval at the general election held on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2012 or at a special election called by the Governor
Legislative Description
Prohibits, upon voter approval, the Secretary of State from preparing a ballot summary statement if any family member of the secretary has a financial interest in the measure in excess of $50,000
Last Action
Refer: Spec Stand Com Government Oversight & Accountability
2/8/2012