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MO SJR22

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/27/2013

Primary Sponsor

Mike Parson

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Submits a constitutional amendment to Missouri voters at the November 2014 general election (or a special election called by the governor) to add Section 35 to Article I of the Missouri Constitution.

  • Declares that agriculture providing food, energy, health benefits, and security is the foundation and stabilizing force of Missouri's economy.

  • Guarantees the right of farmers and ranchers to engage in modern farming and ranching practices, employ agricultural technology, and use modern livestock production practices, preventing any law that would abridge these rights.

  • Official ballot language asks voters whether the Missouri Constitution should be amended to ensure that the right of Missouri citizens to employ modern farming and ranching practices and equipment 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

SCS Voted Do Pass S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee - (1763S.03C)

3/28/2013

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Food Production And Outdoor Resources3/13/2013

Full Bill Text

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