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
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 6, 2024
Last action Feb 19, 2025
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Committee
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Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 1
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Jan 30, 2025
Committee
Referred: Elections(H)
lower
Dec 6, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jim Murphy
RRepublican
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