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MO HJR4
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/7/2015
Primary Sponsor
Elijah Haahr
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AI Summary
- Raises the threshold to pass constitutional amendments in Missouri from a simple majority to 60% of votes cast
- Applies to all amendments proposed by either the General Assembly or citizen initiative
- Would be submitted to voters at the November 2016 general election or a special election called by the governor
- Amends Section 2(b) of Article XII of the Missouri Constitution
- Approved amendments would continue to take effect 30 days after the election
Legislative Description
Proposes a constitutional amendment to change the vote required to pass a constitutional amendment from a majority vote to sixty percent of the votes cast
Last Action
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
4/7/2015
Committee Referrals
Select Committee on General Laws3/10/2015
Emerging Issues1/27/2015
Full Bill Text
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