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MO HJR16

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Karla May

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Lowers the minimum voting age in Missouri from 18 to 16 years old by amending Section 2, Article VIII of the state constitution
  • Requires the proposed amendment to be submitted to voters at the November 2016 general election or at a special election called by the governor
  • Maintains existing voter requirements: U.S. citizenship, state and political subdivision residency, and timely registration where required
  • Preserves current voting restrictions for persons with court-appointed guardians due to mental incapacity, those involuntarily confined in mental institutions, and convicted felons

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment allowing residents of the state who are over the age of sixteen to vote

Last Action

Referred: Elections(H)

5/15/2015

Committee Referrals

Elections5/15/2015

Full Bill Text

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