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MO HJR86

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/22/2012

Primary Sponsor

Chuck Gatschenberger

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Submits to Missouri voters an amendment to repeal sections 3(a), 3(b), and 3(c) of article XII of the state constitution at the general election in November 2012 or at a special election called by the governor.

  • Repeals the requirement that Missouri automatically submit the question "Shall there be a convention to revise and amend the constitution?" to voters every 20 years, beginning in 1962.

  • Eliminates constitutional procedures for electing convention delegates, including the election of 15 delegates-at-large and two delegates from each state senatorial district.

  • Removes provisions governing convention operations, including delegate qualifications, oath requirements, compensation at $10 per diem, quorum rules, and procedures for filling vacancies.

  • Abolishes procedures requiring the convention to submit any proposed constitution or amendments to voters at a special election held 60 days to 6 months after the convention adjourns.

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment repealing the automatic submission of a proposal every 20 years to convene a state constitutional convention and provisions regarding the procedures of the convention

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

4/17/2012

Committee Referrals

Elections3/29/2012

Full Bill Text

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