Missouri Voters Pass Amendment 6, Restricting Legislative Power
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What happened
Missouri voters approved Amendment 6, which establishes barriers for lawmakers seeking to modify or overturn citizen-backed laws and amendments. The amendment requires an 80% vote in the Missouri Senate and House to change or repeal a citizen-led statute or constitutional amendment. Even if that threshold is met, the proposed changes must be put on the ballot for Missourians to decide.
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Why it matters
The passage restricts the ability of the General Assembly to unilaterally repeal statutes approved through the citizen initiative process. This change affects how citizen-backed policies, such as those related to employer requirements, can be altered by lawmakers.
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Who's involved
- MissouriThe state where the constitutional amendment was approved.
- general assemblyThe legislative body whose power to repeal citizen-backed laws is restricted by the amendment.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Amendment 6 may change how Denny Hoskins runs Missouri electionsDenny Hoskins' office must now administer stricter rules for citizen-backed laws.Likely
- How could Amendment 6 affect the legislative power of Republicans in Missouri?Amendment 6 may limit Republican control over Missouri's legislative agendaLikely
- Catherine Hanaway's office must defend Missouri's new voter protectionsCatherine Hanaway's office must defend the new constitutional barriersLikely
- Amendment 6 restricts the General Assembly's ability to overturn citizen-backed lawsAmendment 6 restricts the General Assembly's ability to overturn citizen-backed lawsLikely
- Supreme court may interpret Missouri's new voter-backed lawsSupreme court may be called upon to interpret new constitutional barriersPossible
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The entities involved
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Missouri
state of the United States of America
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St. Louis
independent city in Missouri, United States