Episode 497: Trying to Game the System, Missouri Legislature Proposes Ballot Question Rule Changes to Head Off Reproductive Rights Question in November

American Democracy Minute

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for April 10, 2024
Trying to Game the System, Missouri Legislature Proposes Ballot Question Rule Changes to Head Off Reproductive Rights Question in November
In the face of a reproductive rights ballot question later this year, Missouri’s legislature is the latest to try to game the system, making the passage of ballot initiatives harder, and taking power away from the voters.
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Articles & Resources:
BallotPedia - Ohio 2023 ballot measures
BallotPedia - Missouri Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment (2024)
Missouri Legislature - Text of SJR 74, Amended Version
Missouri Independent - Missouri Senate passes bill making it harder for voters to amend the constitution
Missouri Independent - As few as 1 in 5 voters could defeat initiative petitions under Missouri Senate proposal
Columbia Missourian - Initiative petition changes clear hurdle
BalltPedia - History of Initiative & Referendum in Missouri

Groups Taking Action:

League of Women Voters MO, Missouri Voters for the Environment, Missouri Conference of the NAACP, Empower Missouri, PROMO
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