Creates a constitutional glossary that requires voter approval
This bill creates a voter-approved constitutional glossary for Missouri, requiring public input and ballot approval for definitions of terms used in the state constitution. It mandates the Secretary of State to collect public proposals for definitions (including citations to constitutional uses) starting in 2027, with reviews by the Secretary and Attorney General to ensure definitions are concise, neutral, and accurate. Approved definitions, decided by simple majority vote on ballots beginning in 2028, become part of the official glossary. The Secretary of State would maintain and publish the glossary, allowing future updates through the same public-vote process.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2025
Last action May 15, 2026
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Committee
1
May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 1, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mazzie Christensen
RRepublican
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