Missouri Republican lawmakers have failed to pass a proposal to make it harder to amend the state constitution. The GOP-led Senate adjourned Friday without passing the legislation.
Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher holds a press conference encouraging the Senate to take action on a proposed constitutional amendment that would make it harder for voters to approve future amendments, Friday, May 17, 2024, at the state Capitol in Jefferson City, Mo. The Senate, shortly afterward, adjourned without voting on the measure.
Without the votes to force Democrats to sit down, the Republican bill sponsor on Wednesday ended the filibuster by instead asking the House to pass a version without the noncitizen voting language. The House refused.But House Speaker Dean Plocher told reporters that lawmakers in that chamber will not do so because that legislation does not contain language against noncitizens voting on constitutional amendments.
Republicans wanted to put the proposed change to the initiative petition process before voters in August, with some hoping that voters would approve the higher threshold for amending the constitution before an expected November vote on
Constitutions U.S. Republican Party General News MO State Wire N Politics Abortion Health P Voting U.S. News U.S. News
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Amendments to Missouri Constitution are on the line amid GOP infightingRepublican Missouri lawmakers are divided over how far to go with a ballot measure that would make it more difficult for future voters to amend the state constitution. The GOP-led House on Thursday amended a proposal that would require a majority of votes in five of the state's eight congressional districts to amend the constitution.
Read more »
Missouri GOP Secretary of State Candidate Tells Voters ‘Don’t Be Weak and Gay’Source of breaking news and analysis, insightful commentary and original reporting, curated and written specifically for the new generation of independent and conservative thinkers.
Read more »
Missouri's GOP Gov. Parson signs bill to kick Planned Parenthood off MedicaidMissouri’s Republican Gov. Mike Parson has signed a bill to once again try to kick Planned Parenthood out of the state’s Medicaid program. Parson signed the legislation Thursday in his Jefferson City Capitol office.
Read more »
Missouri's GOP Gov. Mike Parson signs law expanding voucher-like K-12 scholarshipsK-12 students from low-income families across Missouri soon will have access to private school scholarships. Republican Gov. Mike Parson on Tuesday signed a bill expanding the voucher-like program statewide. The scholarship accounts are funded by private donors in exchange for tax credits.
Read more »
Missouri GOP try new approach to kicking Planned Parenthood off MedicaidAfter Missouri lawmakers’ previous attempt to halt Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood was blocked by the state's Supreme Court, they’re trying again.
Read more »
Missouri's GOP lawmakers vote to kick Planned Parenthood off MedicaidMissouri’s Republican-led Legislature has passed a bill to ban Medicaid funding from going to Planned Parenthood. The GOP-controlled House on Wednesday voted 106-48 to send the proposal to Republican Gov. Mike Parson. Parson's spokesman didn't immediately respond to an Associated Press request for comment Wednesday.
Read more »