Missouri SB1721 modifies procedures for initiative and referendum petitions, including signature collection, verification, and ballot title.
Missouri SB1721 revises the procedures for initiative and referendum petitions, ensuring that each page of a petition contains the full and correct text of the measure. It mandates that signatures be collected within specific timeframes and outlines penalties for various forms of petition fraud. The bill also details the process for verifying signatures, the role of the secretary of state in approving petitions, and the mechanisms for challenging the official ballot title or fiscal note. It emphasizes the importance of notarization and the need for circulators to meet certain qualifications.
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