HJR 116 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

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 It would also limit such petitions to a maximum of seventy-five words, including any existing or repealed language.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
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 1, 2025 Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Dec 1, 2025
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Scott Miller
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