Proposes a constitutional amendment modifying requirements for votes required to pass constitutional amendments
HJR 55 proposes a constitutional amendment that would change how Missouri voters approve constitutional amendments. It requires that any constitutional amendment must receive a majority of votes cast statewide *and* a majority of votes cast in a majority of the state's counties to take effect. This would make it harder to pass constitutional changes by adding a county-level approval requirement beyond the current statewide majority. The bill directly affects voters who participate in elections on constitutional amendments and the process for amending Missouri's constitution.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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Total actions
3
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Committee
1
May 15, 2025
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Simmons
RRepublican
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