MO HJR108

Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article V establishing that Missouri courts' "paramount responsibility" is ensuring individuals can exercise rights enumerated in the state Constitution

Requires courts to presume laws, regulations, or policies that limit constitutional rights are unconstitutional, with no deference given to government assertions about the challenged law's meaning, purpose, or importance

Government can only overcome the presumption of unconstitutionality by proving beyond a reasonable doubt that the challenged law is necessary to prevent a specific, nonspeculative threat to public health and safety AND represents the least restrictive means available

Courts must interpret constitutional rights using the broadest scope consistent with plain meaning, resolving any ambiguity based on how voters would have understood the language when they ratified the provision

Failure to comply with these procedures constitutes grounds for impeachment of the judge; would be submitted to voters at the November 2016 general election or a special election