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MO HJR15

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2013

Primary Sponsor

Rick Brattin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Submits to Missouri voters a constitutional amendment to repeal and replace Section 23, Article I of the state constitution regarding the right to bear arms
  • Expands the right to bear arms to include defense of "family" in addition to home, person, and property
  • Guarantees citizens the unalienable right to possess, purchase, reload, or manufacture ammunition and mechanical parts essential to firearm functioning without infringement or amount limitations
  • Prohibits state taxes or charges on ammunition and parts purchases beyond standard retail sales taxes, and prohibits federal taxes or charges on such items
  • Obligates Missouri state government to uphold and protect these firearm and ammunition rights under all circumstances

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment specifying that the right of every citizen to possess or purchase ammunition for the proper functioning of arms must not be infringed or limited

Last Action

Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)

4/24/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules4/18/2013
General Laws2/18/2013

Full Bill Text

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