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MO HCR113
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/14/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Pogue
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AI Summary
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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
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Acknowledges that marriage-related provisions are embedded throughout Missouri statutes, including tax, property, family, probate, business, and county government laws
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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
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Proposes scheduling the special session concurrent with the September 2016 veto session to allow legislators time for research and drafting legislation
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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