Bill > HB1706

This bill establishes a process for creating and maintaining a glossary of terms used in the Missouri State Constitution that requires voter approval. Beginning September 1, 2027, and every two years thereafter, the secretary of state will accept public and legislative proposals for terms to be defined, with submissions closing on December 31st of odd-numbered years. Proposals must include the specific term, citations of its use in the constitution, and a proposed neutral definition. The secretary of state, in consultation with the attorney general, will review these proposals, potentially rewriting definitions to ensure they are concise, neutral, and accurate. The selected terms and their proposed definitions will be placed on the general election ballot starting in 2028, with terms receiving a simple majority vote being added to the official constitutional glossary. The glossary can be updated or terms removed through the same proposal and voting process, and the secretary of state will be responsible for maintaining and publishing the glossary in both print and online formats.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1706&year=2026&code=R