Modifies duties of the attorney general with respect to initiative petitions

HB 2707 modifies Missouri's process for reviewing initiative petitions by requiring the Attorney General to examine petitions for proper form and compliance with state law. It directly affects individuals or groups circulating petitions, as they must now submit sample sheets with specific details (including funding sources) to the Secretary of State, who then forwards petitions to the Attorney General. Key provisions include the Attorney General having 10 days to review petitions for form and legal compliance, provide written feedback on issues, and approve or reject them, with the Secretary of State making the final decision within 15 days. The bill also mandates the Secretary of State to post petition texts online with disclaimers and remove them within three days if withdrawn or rejected. This bill is pending in the Missouri House, with no votes yet recorded.