HB 414 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

Modifies provisions for ballot summary language adopted by the general assembly

HB 414 changes how Missouri prepares ballot summaries for constitutional amendments and certain bills. It requires the Secretary of State to draft a concise, neutral summary within 20 days (max 50 words), seek Attorney General approval for legal content, and place the approved summary directly on ballots. Courts cannot alter the summary if challenged, and the legislature or Secretary of State must fix it during session or when the legislature is not in session. This ensures ballot language reflects the exact approved text without judicial modification.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 6, 2024 Last action Feb 19, 2025
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Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 1
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Feb 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
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Jan 30, 2025
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Referred: Elections(H)
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Dec 6, 2024
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Jim Murphy
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