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MO HJR63
Joint Resolution
Status
1/19/2012
Primary Sponsor
Tom Loehner
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AI Summary
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Submits to Missouri voters a constitutional amendment to be decided at the general election on Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2012, or at a special election called by the governor.
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Repeals and replaces Section 35 of Article IV of the Missouri Constitution relating to agriculture and the department of agriculture.
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Requires the department of agriculture director to be appointed by the governor with Senate confirmation, and mandates the general assembly provide adequate funds and enact laws to protect and develop the state's agricultural resources.
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Establishes that any initiative proposal relating to crop production, livestock, or other agriculturally related topics must receive approval from at least four-sevenths of votes cast to take effect.
Legislative Description
Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring a four-sevenths voter majority approval of an initiative petition related to crop production, livestock, or agriculture in order for it to take effect
Last Action
Referred: Agriculture Policy (H)
2/6/2012