Bill > HJR118

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would limit the Missouri General Assembly's ability to modify or repeal voter-approved statutory initiative measures. Specifically, the amendment would restrict the legislature from amending or repealing such measures unless either: (1) more than five years have passed since the measure was originally passed, or (2) the changes are approved by a two-thirds majority in both legislative chambers. The proposed amendment would be submitted to Missouri voters for approval at the next general election in November 2026 or at a special election called by the governor. The goal of this resolution is to strengthen direct democracy by making it more difficult for the legislature to overturn laws that have been directly enacted by voters through the initiative process, thereby giving more weight to the will of the electorate.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HJR118&year=2026&code=R