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MO SJR40

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/4/2012

Primary Sponsor

Will Kraus

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 13 of Article I of the Missouri Constitution and replaces it with a modified version
  • Maintains the prohibition on ex post facto laws, laws impairing contracts, and retrospective laws
  • Creates an exception allowing retrospective laws that impose new obligations, duties, or disabilities on sex offenders
  • Permits retrospective application of laws requiring DNA sample collection and inclusion in the Missouri DNA profiling system
  • Submitted to Missouri voters at the November 2012 general election

Legislative Description

Amends the constitution to modify the ban on retrospective laws

Last Action

Motion to Do Pass FAILED H Judiciary Committee

5/2/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/12/2012
Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence1/5/2012

Full Bill Text

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