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MO SJR14

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Kurt Schaefer

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 23 of Article I of the Missouri Constitution to modify the right to keep and bear arms language.

  • Removes the clause "[but this shall not justify the wearing of concealed weapons]" from the current constitutional provision.

  • Adds language declaring that the rights to keep and bear arms are "unalienable" and obligates the state of Missouri to protect these rights against infringement under all circumstances.

  • Submits the amendment to qualified voters at the November 2014 general election or at a special election called by the governor.

  • Sets the official ballot title as "Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to include a declaration that the right to keep and bear arms is a unalienable right and that the state government is obligated to uphold that right?"

Legislative Description

Modifies constitutional provisions regarding the right to keep and bear arms

Last Action

S Calendar S Bills with H Amendments--SCS for SJR 14-Schaefer, et al, with HA 1

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Review5/14/2013
General Laws4/16/2013
Governmental Accountability & Fiscal Oversight3/27/2013
General Laws2/12/2013

Full Bill Text

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