JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Legislation to make it harder for voters to amend the state’s constitution is moving forward inside the Missouri Capitol.
The resolution up for debate would increase the threshold needed to approve a referendum. The initiative petition process involves voters legalizing recreational and medical marijuana.
Those in favor told the House Elections and Elected Officials Committee that this legislation would increase the threshold needed to approve a referendum. The other side said it takes away the voice of the people.
The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.
(Story by Emily Manley, Kevin S. Held, ozarksfirst.com)
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