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MO HR2483
Resolution
Status
4/18/2016
Primary Sponsor
Mike Moon
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AI Summary
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Requests formation of a House legislative committee to investigate Attorney General Chris Koster for potential impeachable offense under the Missouri Constitution
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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
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Alleges Koster violated his mandatory statutory duties under sections 27.050 and 27.060 to defend the Missouri Constitution in state courts
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Missouri voters adopted Article I, Section 33 on August 3, 2004, defining marriage as only between a man and a woman
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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