Proposes a constitutional amendment that requires the full text of initiative petitions to appear on the ballot and limits initiative petitions to seventy-five words, including existing language
HJR 116 proposes a constitutional amendment for Missouri that would require the full text of any initiative petition seeking a constitutional amendment to appear on the ballot. It would also limit such petitions to a maximum of seventy-five words, including any existing or repealed language. This bill directly affects individuals or groups attempting to place constitutional amendment proposals on Missouri ballots through the initiative process. If passed, it would change the requirements for submitting initiative petitions for constitutional amendments.
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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Total actions
4
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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
Scott Miller
RRepublican
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