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MO HJR79
Joint Resolution
Status
Engrossed
2/10/2022
Primary Sponsor
Mike Henderson
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AI Summary
- Increases the signature threshold for initiative petitions proposing constitutional amendments from 8% to 10% of legal voters in each congressional district, and expands the requirement from two-thirds of congressional districts to all congressional districts
- Raises the vote threshold for approving any constitutional amendment—whether proposed by initiative or by the General Assembly—from a simple majority to two-thirds of votes cast
- Requires voters in each congressional district to have the opportunity to review and comment on proposed constitutional amendments in a public forum administered by the Secretary of State, no less than 15 days before the measure appears on the ballot
- Restricts the definition of "legal voters" for initiative petition purposes to U.S. citizens who are Missouri residents and properly registered to vote in the state
- Would be submitted to Missouri voters at the November 2022 general election or a special election called by the governor, with a delayed effective date of January 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions for initiative petitions and referendums
Last Action
Placed on Informal Calendar - SA 1 to SA 1, SA 1 and SS SCS, pending.
5/11/2022
Committee Referrals
Governmental Accountability & Fiscal Oversight4/26/2022
Local Government and Elections2/16/2022
Fiscal Review2/8/2022
Rules - Administrative Oversight1/20/2022
Elections and Elected Officials1/6/2022
Full Bill Text
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