HB1750

Missouri HB1750 modifies initiative petition rules, including penalties for fraud and residency requirements for circulators.

Missouri HB1750 revises the state's initiative petition process. It introduces stricter penalties for petition signature fraud, including class D felony charges for second or subsequent convictions. The bill also mandates that paid petition circulators must be Missouri residents for over 180 days before petition filing. Additionally, it requires circulators to be registered with the secretary of state and notarized before collecting signatures. The bill outlines specific actions that constitute petition signature fraud and mandates reporting of suspected fraud to prosecuting authorities.