MO SB473

Amends Missouri law to authorize the Attorney General to seek legal relief to compel the federal government to enforce federal immigration laws upon voter approval and in subsequent years as deemed necessary.

Allows the Attorney General to be directed to file suit by executive order of the Governor, concurrent resolution of the General Assembly, or petition by legal voters expressing belief that the federal government has failed to enforce immigration law provisions.

Requires the Attorney General to request the State Auditor to itemize costs incurred by Missouri and its political subdivisions due to federal non-enforcement of immigration laws, with recovery of those costs sought in any resulting lawsuit.

Submitted to Missouri voters as a referendum measure for approval or rejection on the general election day in November 2012, becoming effective only if approved by a majority of votes cast.

Official ballot language asks whether Missouri Statutes should be amended to require the Attorney General to compel federal enforcement of federal immigration laws upon enactment and subsequent direction by the Governor, General Assembly, or voters.