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This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that modifies the rules for initiative petitions in Missouri. The amendment would require initiative petitions proposing constitutional amendments to be signed by 8% of legal voters in each congressional district (removing the previous two-thirds requirement), and petitions proposing laws to be signed by 5% of voters. It introduces new restrictions, including prohibiting foreign countries or political parties from sponsoring, contributing to, or making expenditures related to initiative petitions. The resolution also changes the voting requirements for constitutional amendments, mandating that such amendments must be approved by a majority of votes both statewide and in a majority of congressional districts. Additionally, the amendment restricts voting on constitutional changes to legal residents of Missouri who are registered voters and U.S. citizens. The resolution specifies that initiative petitions must have clear subject limitations, with constitutional amendment petitions limited to one amended or new article, and law petitions limited to a single, clearly expressed subject. The amendment is set to be voted on at the next general election in November 2026 or at a special election called by the governor.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HJR10&year=2025&code=R