MO HB1869

Requires petition circulators to be at least 18 years old, registered with the secretary of state, and prohibits those convicted of forgery from qualifying as circulators.

Establishes a new sponsoring signature requirement of 1,000-2,000 registered voter signatures that must be submitted with sample petition sheets before general circulation begins.

Mandates that compensated signature collectors prominently display buttons or signs identifying themselves as paid, with violations subject to fines of $100-$500.

Requires the joint committee on legislative research to hold a public hearing in Jefferson City within 30 days of certifying a petition contains sufficient signatures to allow public comment on the proposed measure.

Changes petition withdrawal procedures, allows proponents to submit alternative fiscal impact statements, and requires persons challenging official ballot titles to pursue cases to dispositive resolution within 120 days or face dismissal with attorney fees assessed.