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MO HJR25

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Mike Cierpiot

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces signature requirement for constitutional amendment initiatives from 8% to 5.8% of legal voters in each congressional district
  • Removes the requirement that signatures come from two-thirds of congressional districts, instead requiring signatures from all congressional districts
  • Lowers signature threshold for initiative petitions proposing laws from 5% to 3.6% of legal voters
  • Submits the proposed constitutional amendment to Missouri voters at the November 2016 general election or a special election called by the governor
  • Amends Section 50 of Article III of the Missouri Constitution while retaining existing requirements for filing deadlines, enacting clauses, and subject matter limitations

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment modifying the percentage requirements for initiative petitions

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

2/25/2015

Committee Referrals

Emerging Issues1/27/2015

Full Bill Text

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