MO SB1615

Increases the maximum word limit for official summary statements on statewide ballot measures from 50 words to 100 words (excluding articles)

Modifies deadlines for Secretary of State to submit revised summary statements when challenged in court, with shorter timeframes in even-numbered years (election years) compared to odd-numbered years

Restricts appellate courts from directly modifying or rewriting ballot summary statements; courts must instead remand cases back to the circuit court for further proceedings

Allows non-prevailing parties to appeal only after a circuit court finds a summary statement insufficient/unfair, or after the circuit court orders its own summary statement placed on the ballot

Extends the deadline for extinguishing unresolved ballot title challenges from 56 days to 70 days prior to an election