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MO HJR11

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

5/14/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bill Reiboldt

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Submits to Missouri voters a constitutional amendment to Article I, Section 35 during the November 2014 general election or a special election called by the governor.

  • Guarantees farmers and ranchers the right to engage in farming and ranching practices as a protected right in Missouri's Constitution, subject to powers conferred by Article VI of the Constitution.

  • Establishes agriculture as the foundation and stabilizing force of Missouri's economy by protecting the vital sector that provides food, energy, health benefits, and security.

  • Sets the official ballot language as: "Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to ensure that the right of Missouri citizens to engage in agricultural production and ranching practices shall not be infringed?"

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment affirming the right of farmers and ranchers to engage in modern farming and ranching practices

Last Action

Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

5/22/2013

Committee Referrals

Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight4/8/2013
Fiscal Review2/27/2013
Rules2/12/2013
Emerging Issues in Agriculture1/31/2013

Full Bill Text

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