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MO HR2483

Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/18/2016

Primary Sponsor

Mike Moon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests formation of a House legislative committee to investigate Attorney General Chris Koster for potential impeachable offense under the Missouri Constitution

  • On October 6, 2014, Koster announced he would not appeal a circuit court decision (Judge Dale J. Youngs) requiring Missouri to recognize same-sex marriages from other states

  • Alleges Koster violated his mandatory statutory duties under sections 27.050 and 27.060 to defend the Missouri Constitution in state courts

  • Missouri voters adopted Article I, Section 33 on August 3, 2004, defining marriage as only between a man and a woman

  • Contends Koster based his decision on personal views rather than legal duty, citing his statement that "Missouri's future will be one of inclusion, not exclusion"

Legislative Description

Requests a House legislative committee to investigate Attorney General Chris Koster to determine whether he committed an impeachable offense

Last Action

Referred: Ethics(H)

5/13/2016

Committee Referrals

Ethics5/13/2016

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