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MO HJR52

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/2/2012

Primary Sponsor

Don Ruzicka

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Submits to Missouri voters a constitutional amendment to be voted on at the next general election in November 2012 or at a special election called by the governor

  • Repeals section 44 of article IV of the Missouri Constitution and replaces it with a new section 44

  • Requires a two-thirds majority vote for approval of any initiative proposal relating to the opportunity to harvest bird, fish, game, wildlife, or forestry resources

  • Exempts initiative proposals involving the establishment, amendment, or repeal of sales taxes for conservation purposes from the two-thirds majority requirement

  • Confirms that sections 40-43 of article IV are self-enforcing and allows laws consistent with those sections to be enacted

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring a two-thirds majority for voter approval of any initiative petition relating to harvesting bird, fish, game, wildlife, or forestry resources

Last Action

Public Hearing Held (S)

4/16/2012

Committee Referrals

Financial And Governmental Organizations And Elections4/5/2012
Fiscal Review3/27/2012
Rules2/23/2012

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