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MO HJR198

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Hales

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Article III, Section 49 of the Missouri Constitution to be placed on the November 2026 general election ballot or a special election called by the governor

  • Prohibits the General Assembly from amending or repealing any ballot initiative measure that was approved by a majority of voters

  • Requires any legislative changes to voter-approved initiative measures to go through a public referendum process

  • Preserves the existing constitutional power of Missouri citizens to propose and enact laws and constitutional amendments through the initiative process, independent of the General Assembly

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting an initiative measure approved by the voters to be amended or repealed by the General Assembly except by referendum

Last Action

Read Second Time (H)

3/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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