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This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment with several key provisions affecting the process of amending Missouri's state constitution. The amendment would introduce new restrictions and requirements for constitutional amendments, including: prohibiting foreign governments or political parties from sponsoring or financially supporting initiative petitions for constitutional amendments; limiting voting on constitutional amendments to legal U.S. citizens registered in Missouri; requiring that proposed amendments be reviewed by voters in each congressional district before appearing on the ballot; and changing the voting threshold for passage to require not just a majority of statewide votes, but also a majority of votes in more than half of the state's congressional districts. Additionally, the resolution specifies detailed publication requirements for proposed amendments, mandating they be published in newspapers of different political perspectives in each county, and sets guidelines for when and how amendments can be submitted to voters, either at the next general election in 2026 or at a special election called by the governor. The proposed changes aim to add layers of scrutiny and geographic representation to the constitutional amendment process, ensuring broader and more diverse approval for significant constitutional changes.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HJR11&year=2025&code=R