Modify requirements for approving initiative petitions to amend the constitution
Plain-English Summary
This measure proposes to change the approval process for citizen-led initiative petitions to amend the Missouri Constitution. Currently, a statewide majority of voters is required for passage. The amendment would instead require a majority of voters in each congressional district to approve such petitions.
What each outcome does
If Amendment 4 passes, future constitutional amendments proposed by initiative petitions would need to receive a majority of votes in each of Missouri's eight congressional districts to be approved, rather than a simple statewide majority.
If Amendment 4 fails, the current requirement for constitutional amendments proposed by initiative petitions will remain in place, meaning they will continue to require only a statewide majority of votes for approval.
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