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MO HB97

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Elijah Haahr

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Raises the approval threshold for statewide ballot measures from a simple majority to 60% of affirmative votes

  • When voters approve conflicting statutes or constitutional amendments at the same election, the measure receiving the largest total affirmative vote prevails

  • Contains a contingent effective date: only takes effect when Missouri voters approve a separate constitutional amendment requiring 60% voter approval for constitutional amendments

  • Amends Section 116.320 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri

Legislative Description

Changes the vote required to pass a statewide ballot measure from a majority vote to sixty percent of the votes cast

Last Action

Referred: Elections(H)

1/20/2015

Committee Referrals

Elections1/20/2015

Full Bill Text

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