H.J.Res.198

Proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting an initiative measure approved by the voters to be amended or repealed by the General Assembly except by referendum

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HJR198 proposes a constitutional amendment to prevent the General Assembly from amending or repealing initiative measures approved by.

Missouri HJR198 proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that any initiative measure approved by a majority of voters cannot be amended or repealed by the General Assembly, except through a referendum. This measure aims to protect the democratic process by ensuring that laws passed by the people through the initiative process remain unchanged unless the people themselves approve any changes. The amendment would replace the existing Section 49 of Article III of the Missouri Constitution with new language that explicitly states this protection.

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Emerging Issues Committee
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Committee decision

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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Mar 2

House

Read Second Time (H)

Feb 27

House

Introduced and Read First Time (H)