Bill > HJR99

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would strengthen direct democracy in Missouri by preventing the state legislature (General Assembly) from changing or repealing voter-approved initiative measures, except through a referendum. Specifically, if voters pass an initiative measure through a direct vote, the legislature would be prohibited from modifying or repealing that measure unless they first submit the proposed changes to voters in a referendum. The proposed amendment would be placed on the ballot at the next general election in November 2026 or potentially at a special election called by the governor, allowing Missouri voters to decide whether to adopt this new constitutional provision. This change aims to protect the will of voters by ensuring that laws passed directly through the initiative process cannot be easily undermined by legislative action without voter consent.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HJR99&year=2025&code=R