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MO HCR113

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/14/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Pogue

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Calls for a special session of the Missouri General Assembly in September 2016 to discuss removing the state's involvement in the institution of marriage and marriage licensing

  • Acknowledges that marriage-related provisions are embedded throughout Missouri statutes, including tax, property, family, probate, business, and county government laws

  • Requires a petition signed by 3/4 of Senate members and 3/4 of House members to be filed with the Secretary of State to convene the special session, per Article III, Section 20(b) of the Missouri Constitution

  • Proposes scheduling the special session concurrent with the September 2016 veto session to allow legislators time for research and drafting legislation

  • Directs the Chief Clerk to prepare copies of the resolution for each member of the General Assembly

Legislative Description

Calls for a special session for the purpose of eliminating the state's involvement in the institution of marriage

Last Action

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

5/13/2016

Committee Referrals

Emerging Issues5/13/2016

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