2026 Initiative Petitions
Approved for Circulation in Missouri

 

Note that the text of these petitions may not constitute the full and correct text as required under Section 116.050, RSMo

 

 

Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Initiative Petition Signature Gathering

2026-002

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Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 E 40th St. S
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on December 19, 2024.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow initiative petitions to be signed electronically with statements of support by eligible voters;
  • require the governor to establish and maintain a system for electronically filing statements of support; and
  • require the Secretary of State to create a form for electronic statements of support and make such statements publicly available?

State governmental entities estimate no savings, initial costs of $528,524, and ongoing costs of at least $110,000 annually. Local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to the General Assembly

2026-003

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Submitted by:  Winston Apple

Winston Apple
15517 E 40th St. S
Independence, MO 64055

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 3, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow for members of the General Assembly to acquire proxies from each eligible Missouri voter to vote on all matters;
  • require the governor to establish, maintain, and ensure the security and privacy of an online system for voters to facilitate electronically assigning and reassigning of proxies;
  • require the secretary of state to create a proxy form by January 2, 2027; and
  • require the General Assembly to pass legislation providing penalties for proxy malfeasance?

State governmental entities estimate initial costs of $528,524 and ongoing costs of at least $397,376 annually. Local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article X, Relating to County Cigarette Taxes, version 1

2026-004

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Submitted by:  Deirdre Hirner

Deirdre Hirner
4018 Juniper Place
Columbia, MO 65201

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 10, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow county voters to set and control county taxes on cigarettes or tobacco products, whether submitted to county voters by the county governing body or by initiative petition; and
  • use the county tobacco tax proceeds solely for education, health and mental health, crime prevention, job creation, veterans’ services, or other local use specifically approved by voters?

State and local governmental entities estimate no direct costs or savings. Attempts to implement a local tobacco tax, or to modify an existing local tobacco tax, could result in changes in revenue or increased election related or other costs for these entities that would vary based on jurisdiction and election timing.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article X, Relating to County Cigarette Taxes, version 2

2026-005

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Submitted by:  Deirdre Hirner

Deirdre Hirner
4018 Juniper Place
Columbia, MO 65201

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 10, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to allow county voters to set and control county taxes on cigarettes or tobacco products, whether submitted to county voters by the county governing body or by initiative petition?

State and local governmental entities estimate no direct costs or savings. Attempts to implement a local tobacco tax, or to modify an existing local tobacco tax, could result in changes in revenue or increased election related or other costs for these entities that would vary based on jurisdiction and election timing.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article X, Relating to County Cigarette Taxes, version 3

2026-006

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Submitted by:  Deirdre Hirner

Deirdre Hirner
4018 Juniper Place
Columbia, MO 65201

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 10, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow county voters to set and control county taxes on tobacco cigarettes, whether submitted to county voters by the county governing body or by initiative petition; and
  • use the county tobacco tax proceeds solely for education, health and mental health, crime prevention, job creation, veterans’ services, or other local use specifically approved by voters?

State and local governmental entities estimate no direct costs or savings. Attempts to implement a local tobacco tax, or to modify an existing local tobacco tax, could result in changes in revenue or increased election related or other costs for these entities that would vary based on jurisdiction and election timing.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article X, Relating to County Cigarette Taxes, version 4

2026-007

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Submitted by:  Deirdre Hirner

Deirdre Hirner
4018 Juniper Place
Columbia, MO 65201

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 10, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow county voters to set and control county taxes on tobacco cigarettes, whether submitted to county voters by the county governing body or by initiative petition; and
  • use the county tobacco tax proceeds solely for education, health and mental health, crime prevention, job creation, veterans’ services, or other local use specifically approved by voters?

State and local governmental entities estimate no direct costs or savings. Attempts to implement a local tobacco tax, or to modify an existing local tobacco tax, could result in changes in revenue or increased election related or other costs for these entities that would vary based on jurisdiction and election timing.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article X, Relating to County Cigarette Taxes, version 5

2026-008

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Submitted by:  Deirdre Hirner

Deirdre Hirner
4018 Juniper Place
Columbia, MO 65201

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 10, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • allow local voters the right, power, authority to set, control, impose, establish, levy, collect, fix, reduce, eliminate or change the rate or dedicated use of a county excise tax on tobacco cigarettes;
  • allow any county tobacco cigarette tax to be approved by a majority of qualified voters casting ballots in a county election on a county-wide tobacco cigarette tax measure; and 
  • use the county tobacco tax proceeds solely for education, health and mental health, crime prevention, job creation, veterans’ services or other local use specifically approved by local voters?

State and local governmental entities estimate no direct costs or savings. Attempts to implement a local tobacco tax, or to modify an existing local tobacco tax, could result in changes in revenue or increased election related or other costs for these entities that would vary based on jurisdiction and election timing.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Citizen Initiatives

2026-009

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Submitted by:  Jamie Howard

Jamie Howard
2700 Cherry Creek Ct., Apt. I-308
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 22, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • prohibit the weakening of citizens’ direct lawmaking power by not allowing the legislature to make changes in initiative petition laws which would make it more difficult to propose or enact laws or amendments through the initiative process;
  • prohibit the legislature from changing any citizen-initiative law or constitutional amendment except if eighty percent of the House and Senate approve the change; and 
  • provide that every ballot measure shall be decided at a general election, except in the event eighty percent of the House and Senate approve calling a special election?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Citizen Initiatives

2026-010

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Submitted by:  Jamie Howard

Jamie Howard
2700 Cherry Creek Ct., Apt. I-308
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 22, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • prohibit the weakening of citizens’ direct lawmaking power by not allowing the legislature to make changes in initiative petition laws which would make it more difficult to propose or enact laws or amendments through the initiative process;
  • prohibit the legislature from attempting to change any citizen-initiative law or constitutional amendment, except if eighty percent of the House and Senate approve the change; and 
  • provide that every ballot measure shall be decided at a general election, except if eighty percent of the House and Senate approve calling a special election?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Citizen Initiatives

2026-011

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Submitted by:  Jamie Howard

Jamie Howard
2700 Cherry Creek Ct., Apt. I-308
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 28, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • prohibit the legislature from making changes in initiative petition laws that weaken citizens’ direct lawmaking power, except if eighty percent of the House and Senate approve the change;
  • provide that every ballot measure shall be decided at a general election, except if eighty percent of the House and Senate approve calling a special election; and 
  • establish an independent citizens’ commission of thirteen members, who are residents and registered voters of Missouri, to have exclusive authority to consider and adopt ballot summaries for all ballot measures?

State governmental entities estimate costs of at least $25,000 each odd-numbered state fiscal year beginning in fiscal year 2027. Local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Citizen Initiatives

2026-012

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Submitted by:  Jamie Howard

Jamie Howard
2700 Cherry Creek Ct., Apt. I-308
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 30, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • prohibit the weakening of citizens’ direct lawmaking power by not allowing the legislature to make changes in initiative petition laws which would make it more difficult to propose or enact laws or amendments through the initiative process;
  • prohibit the legislature from attempting to change any citizen-initiated law or constitutional amendment, except if eighty percent of the House and Senate approve the change; and 
  • provide that every ballot measure shall be decided at a general election, except if eighty percent of the House and Senate approve calling a special election?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Citizen Initiatives

2026-014

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Submitted by:  Jamie Howard

Jamie Howard
2700 Cherry Creek Ct., Apt. I-308
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 4, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • prohibit the legislature from weakening citizens’ direct lawmaking power;
  • prohibit the legislature from attempting to change any citizen-initiated law or citizen-initiated amendment, except in the event that eighty percent of the House and Senate approve the change;
  • require that every ballot measure be decided at a general election, except in the event that eighty percent of the House and Senate approve a special election for the measure; and
  • require that every ballot summary be clear, unbiased, fair, and accurate, and, when possible, use only language found in the ballot measure?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Citizen Initiatives, version 1

2026-015

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Submitted by:  Jamie Howard

Jamie Howard
2700 Cherry Creek Ct., Apt. I-308
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 11, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • prohibit the legislature from weakening the citizens’ direct lawmaking power;
  • prohibit the legislature from attempting to change any citizen-initiated law or citizen-initiated amendment, except in the event that eighty percent of the House and Senate approve the change;
  • require that every ballot measure be decided at a general election, except in the event that eighty percent of the House and Senate approve a special election for the measure; and
  • establish an independent citizens’ commission responsible for preparing every ballot summary and ensuring every ballot summary is clear, unbiased, fair, and accurate?

State governmental entities estimate costs of at least $31,000 each odd-numbered state fiscal year beginning in fiscal year 2027. Local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Citizen Initiatives, version 2

2026-016

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Submitted by:  Jamie Howard

Jamie Howard
2700 Cherry Creek Ct., Apt. I-308
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 11, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • prohibit the legislature from weakening the citizens’ direct lawmaking power;
  • prohibit the legislature from attempting to change any citizen-initiated law or citizen-initiated amendment, except in the event that eighty percent of the House and Senate approve the change;
  • require that every ballot measure be decided at a general election, except in the event that eighty percent of the House and Senate approve a special election for the measure; and
  • establish an independent citizens’ commission responsible for preparing every ballot summary and ensuring every ballot summary is clear, unbiased, fair, and accurate?

State governmental entities estimate costs of at least $31,000 each odd-numbered state fiscal year beginning in fiscal year 2027. Local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Citizen Initiatives, version 3

2026-017

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Submitted by:  Jamie Howard

Jamie Howard
2700 Cherry Creek Ct., Apt. I-308
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 11, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • prohibit the legislature from weakening the citizens’ direct lawmaking power;
  • prohibit the legislature from attempting to change any citizen-initiated law or citizen-initiated amendment, except in the event that eighty percent of the House and Senate approve the change;
  • require that every ballot measure be decided at a general election, except in the event that eighty percent of the House and Senate approve a special election for the measure; and
  • require that every ballot summary be clear, unbiased, fair and accurate and, when possible, use only language found in the ballot measure?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to the Definition of Marriage

2026-018

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Submitted by:  Katherine Floyd

Katherine Floyd
PO Box 12207
St. Louis, MO 63157

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 28, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to change the definition of marriage:

  • From “A valid marriage in the state of Missouri shall exist only between a man and a woman:”
  • To “the right to marry is a fundamental right for any two consenting adults . . . All such marriages are valid and recognized in this state?”

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 213, Relating to Discrimination Protections, version 1

2026-019

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Submitted by:  Katherine Floyd

Katherine Floyd
PO Box 12207
St. Louis, MO 63157

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on February 28, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to add “Sexual Orientation,” “Marital Status,” “Pregnancy,” and “Gender Identity” to the list of categories protected from discrimination in housing, employment, and places of public accommodation?

The Attorney General’s Office estimates increased legal settlement costs of at least $1.5 million annually. Other state governmental entities estimate increased costs of at least $85,320 annually. One local governmental entity estimates an unknown negative fiscal impact. Other local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Section 23, Relating to the Possession of Firearms by Minors

2026-026

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Submitted by:  Damien Johnson

Damien Johnson
4033 Pennsylvania Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63118

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on April 10, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to prohibit minors under the age of 18 from possessing a firearm without the consent of a parent or legal guardian?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article XII, Relating to Legislative Integrity, version 2

2026-029

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Submitted by:  Damien Johnson

Damien Johnson
4033 Pennsylvania Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63118

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on April 10, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • prohibit individuals from holding elected office if they have been found guilty of or pled guilty to weapons offenses or certain violent sexual crimes;
  • prohibit legislators on trial for such crimes from introducing related legislation;
  • prohibit legislators on trial for criminal or civil matters from introducing or voting on related bills;
  • require voter approval for changes to the initiative process and allow anyone 18 years of age or older to collect signatures, either as volunteers or paid in any manner agreed with their employers; and
  • prohibit campaign funds from foreign governments or campaigns?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Citizen Initiatives

2026-036

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Submitted by:  Jamie Howard

Jamie Howard
2700 Cherry Creek Ct., Apt. I-308
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 13, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

  • prohibit laws or amendments that would make it harder to propose or pass initiatives or reject laws by referendum;
  • invalidate any such laws or amendments made after December 31, 2024;
  • require 80% majorities of the House and Senate to change citizen-initiated laws or re-pass rejected laws;
  • require 80% majorities to call statewide ballot measure elections outside the general election day;
  • allow courts to rewrite misleading ballot language if challenged;
  • maintain current signature requirements for initiatives and referendums; and
  • define “statewide ballot measures” to include those proposed by the legislature or citizens?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 407, Relating to Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, version 1

2026-037

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Submitted by:  Bradley Ketcher

Bradley Ketcher
PO Box 2005
St. Louis, MO 63158

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 13, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • define any location operated by a motor vehicle manufacturer that markets and processes or takes orders for new motor vehicles as a dealership subject to franchise laws; and
  • state that the intent of the law is to prevent manufacturers from circumventing dealership regulations?

The Department of Revenue estimates the proposal could result in the annual loss of up to $473,665 in income and corporate tax revenue and if service departments closed an unknown impact to sales tax revenue. The other state governmental entities and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 407, Relating to Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, version 2

2026-038

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Submitted by:  Bradley Ketcher

Bradley Ketcher
PO Box 2005
St. Louis, MO 63158

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on May 13, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Do you want to amend Missouri law to:

  • define any location operated by a motor vehicle manufacturer that markets and processes or takes orders for new motor vehicles as a dealership subject to franchise laws;
  • state that the intent of the law is to prevent manufacturers from circumventing dealership regulations; and
  • remove an existing exemption that allows manufacturers to sell directly to consumers without using franchised dealers?

The Department of Revenue estimates the proposal could result in the annual loss of up to $473,665 in income and corporate tax revenue and if service departments closed an unknown impact to sales tax revenue. The other state governmental entities and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VI, Relating to Local Ordinances, version 1

2026-039

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Submitted by:  Terrence Wise

Terrence Wise
3347 Tracy Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on June 24, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to allow cities with populations over 10,000, and all counties, to enact local ordinances, even if inconsistent with state law, that:

  • restrict how much rent and fees property owners may charge for privately owned residential rental property; and
  • prohibit the state from overriding or preempting such local laws, while exempting their application to state or local government entities, public property, and housing authorities?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VI, Relating to Local Ordinances, version 2

2026-040

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Submitted by:  Terrence Wise

Terrence Wise
3347 Tracy Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on June 24, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to allow cities with populations over 10,000, and all counties, to enact local ordinances, even if inconsistent with state law, that:

  • impose higher local minimum wages;
  • require additional leave from work; and
  • prohibit the state from overriding or preempting such local laws, while exempting their application to state or local government entities?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VI, Relating to Local Ordinances, version 3

2026-041

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Submitted by:  Terrence Wise

Terrence Wise
3347 Tracy Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on June 24, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to allow cities with populations over 10,000, and all counties, to enact local ordinances, even if inconsistent with state law, that:

  • impose higher local minimum wages;
  • require additional leave from work;
  • restrict how much rent and fees property owners may charge for privately owned residential rental property; and
  • prohibit the state from overriding or preempting such local laws, while exempting their application to state or local government entities, public property, and housing authorities?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VI, Relating to Local Ordinances, version 4

2026-042

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Submitted by:  Terrence Wise

Terrence Wise
3347 Tracy Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on June 24, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to allow cities with populations over 10,000, and all counties, to enact local ordinances, even if inconsistent with state law, that:

  • impose higher local minimum wages;
  • require additional leave from work;
  • mandate advance notice of work schedules;
  • impose broader requirements for rest breaks, meal periods, or time off between shifts; and
  • prohibit the state from overriding or preempting such local laws, while exempting their application to state or local government entities?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article VI, Relating to Local Ordinances, version 5

2026-043

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Submitted by:  Terrence Wise

Terrence Wise
3347 Tracy Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on June 24, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to allow cities with populations over 10,000, and all counties, to enact local ordinances, even if inconsistent with state law, that:

  • impose higher local minimum wages;
  • require additional leave from work;
  • mandate advance notice of work schedules;
  • impose broader requirements for rest breaks, meal periods, or time off between shifts;
  • restrict how much rent and fees property owners may charge for privately owned residential rental property; and
  • prohibit the state from overriding or preempting such local laws, while exempting their application to state or local government entities, public property, and housing authorities?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Citizen Initiatives, version 1

2026-044

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Submitted by:  Jamie Howard

Jamie Howard
2700 Cherry Creek Ct., Apt. I-308
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on June 24, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • prohibit the legislature from repealing, amending, or overriding voter-approved initiatives without referring the change to voters by an eighty percent vote;
  • prohibit legislative changes to the initiative and referendum process;
  • require votes on such measures at general elections unless a special election is approved by eighty percent of legislators and the governor;
  • require courts to promptly rewrite misleading ballot titles;
  • maintain existing signature and vote thresholds for initiative and referendum petitions; and
  • declare the section self-executing and severable, with all provisions interpreted to strongly protect the people’s initiative and referendum powers?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Citizen Initiatives, version 2

2026-045

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Submitted by:  Jamie Howard

Jamie Howard
2700 Cherry Creek Ct., Apt. I-308
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on June 24, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • prohibit the legislature from repealing, amending, or overriding voter-approved initiatives without referring the change to voters by an eighty percent vote;
  • prohibit legislative restrictions on the initiative and referendum process;
  • require votes on such measures at general elections unless a special election is approved by eighty percent of legislators and the governor;
  • require courts to promptly rewrite misleading ballot titles;
  • maintain existing signature and vote thresholds for initiative and referendum petitions; and
  • declare the section self-executing and severable, with all provisions interpreted to strongly protect the people’s initiative and referendum powers?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Citizen Initiatives, version 3

2026-046

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Submitted by:  Jamie Howard

Jamie Howard
2700 Cherry Creek Ct., Apt. I-308
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on June 24, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • prohibit the legislature from weakening the initiative and referendum process, including by raising signature thresholds, shortening deadlines, restricting subjects, or increasing vote requirements; 
  • bar any legislative act or amendment that changes a voter-approved initiative unless eighty percent of both legislative chambers approve;
  • nullify any law or amendment violating these rules;
  • require all statewide measures be voted on at general elections unless eighty percent of both chambers approve a special election;
  • require fair, unbiased ballot summaries; and
  • reaffirm existing signature and vote requirements for initiative and referendum petitions, including citizen standing to challenge violations?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to Minimum Wage and Earned Paid Sick Time

2026-047

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Submitted by:  Richard von Glahn

Richard von Glahn
2725 Clifton
St. Louis, MO 63139

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on June 24, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • set a $15 minimum wage starting January 1, 2027, with annual automatic increases for inflation;
  • impose a new paid sick leave mandate on private employers;
  • exempt state and local government employers from all such obligations;
  • authorize enforcement through lawsuits and new regulations;
  • prohibit the legislature from clarifying these mandates; and
  • allow local governments over 10,000 in population and all counties to enact more costly wage or leave standards?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings. State and local government tax revenue could decrease by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Citizen Initiatives, version 1

2026-048

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Submitted by:  Jamie Howard

Jamie Howard
2700 Cherry Creek Ct., Apt. I-308
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on July 1, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • require that any legislative change to a voter-approved initiative be referred to voters if supported by at least eighty percent of each legislative chamber;
  • limit the legislature’s ability to enact laws or amendments affecting the initiative and referendum process;
  • require statewide measures to appear on general election ballots unless a special election is authorized by the governor and a supermajority of the legislature;
  • direct courts to revise ballot titles determined to be misleading; and
  • specify that a simple statewide majority of votes is sufficient to pass a citizen-initiated measure?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Citizen Initiatives, version 1

2026-057

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Submitted by:  Jamie Howard

Jamie Howard
2700 Cherry Creek Ct., Apt. I-308
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on July 14, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • Prohibit the legislature from repealing or changing citizen initiatives unless 80% of legislators refer changes to voters;
  • Require all ballot measures to appear on general election ballots, unless 80% of legislators and the governor approve a special election;
  • Prevent legislatively proposed amendments from limiting citizen initiative powers;
  • Require courts to immediately rewrite misleading ballot titles to ensure clarity and impartiality; and
  • Confirm that a simple majority of statewide votes is sufficient to pass citizen initiatives?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Citizen Initiatives, version 2

2026-058

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Jamie Howard

Jamie Howard
2700 Cherry Creek Ct., Apt. I-308
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on July 14, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • Bar the legislature from repealing or amending laws or amendments enacted by citizen initiative unless 80% of legislators refer changes to voters, including past initiatives;
  • Prohibit laws or legislatively referred amendments from limiting initiative or referendum powers;
  • Allow courts to immediately correct misleading ballot titles and permit citizens to challenge them;
  • Require most ballot measures to be decided at general elections unless approved for special elections by 80% of legislators and the governor; and
  • Maintain existing majority vote and signature requirements for citizen petitions?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Citizen Initiatives, version 3

2026-059

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Submitted by:  Jamie Howard

Jamie Howard
2700 Cherry Creek Ct., Apt. I-308
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on July 14, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • Prohibit the legislature from changing citizen initiatives or enacting laws similar to those rejected by referendum, unless 80% of legislators refer the change to voters, including past and future measures;
  • Bar legislatively proposed amendments from limiting citizen initiative or referendum powers;
  • Require courts to immediately rewrite misleading ballot titles;
  • Require most ballot measures to be held at general elections unless approved for special elections by 80% of legislators and the governor; and
  • Retain existing majority vote and signature thresholds for citizen-initiated measures?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Citizen Initiatives, version 4

2026-060

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Submitted by:  Jamie Howard

Jamie Howard
2700 Cherry Creek Ct., Apt. I-308
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on July 14, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • Bar the legislature from repealing or amending citizen-enacted laws or amendments unless 80% of legislators refer changes to voters, including prior measures;
  • Prohibit legislatively referred amendments from limiting the initiative or referendum powers;
  • Permit citizens to challenge misleading ballot titles and require courts to rewrite them to be completely unbiased, clear, accurate, and readable;
  • Require most ballot measures to be held at general elections unless approved for special elections by 80% of legislators and the governor; and
  • Preserve current majority vote and signature requirements for citizen petitions?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Citizen Initiatives, version 5

2026-061

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Submitted by:  Jamie Howard

Jamie Howard
2700 Cherry Creek Ct., Apt. I-308
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on July 14, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • Prohibit the legislature from changing laws passed by citizen initiative or enacting laws similar to those rejected by referendum, unless 80% of legislators refer the change to voters, including both past and future measures;
  • Bar legislatively proposed constitutional amendments from restricting initiative or referendum powers;
  • Require most ballot measures to appear at general elections unless a special election is approved by 80% of legislators and the governor;
  • Mandate immediate judicial correction of misleading ballot titles; and
  • Preserve existing majority vote and signature requirements for citizen-initiated laws and amendments?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Citizen Initiatives, version 6

2026-062

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Submitted by:  Jamie Howard

Jamie Howard
2700 Cherry Creek Ct., Apt. I-308
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on July 14, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • Prohibit the legislature from repealing, amending, or undermining any law or constitutional provision enacted by citizen initiative unless 80% of legislators refer the change to voters, including measures enacted before this amendment’s adoption;
  • Prevent legislatively proposed constitutional amendments from limiting initiative or referendum powers;
  • Permit citizens to challenge misleading ballot titles and require courts to immediately rewrite them to be unbiased, clear, and accurate;
  • Require most ballot measures to be held at general elections unless approved for special elections by 80% of legislators and the governor; and
  • Preserve existing vote and signature thresholds?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Citizen Initiatives, version 7

2026-063

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Submitted by:  Jamie Howard

Jamie Howard
2700 Cherry Creek Ct., Apt. I-308
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on July 14, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • Prohibit the legislature from repealing or amending measures enacted by citizen initiative or enacting laws similar to those rejected by referendum, unless 80% of legislators refer the change to voters, including both past and future measures;
  • Prevent legislatively referred constitutional amendments from impairing initiative or referendum powers;
  • Require most ballot measures to appear at general elections unless a special election is approved by 80% of legislators and the governor;
  • Require courts to rewrite misleading ballot titles to be unbiased, clear, and accurate; and
  • Preserve current signature and vote requirements?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Citizen Initiatives, version 8

2026-064

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Submitted by:  Jamie Howard

Jamie Howard
2700 Cherry Creek Ct., Apt. I-308
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on July 14, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • Prohibit the legislature from repealing, amending, or undermining any law or constitutional provision enacted by citizen initiative unless 80% of legislators refer the change to voters;
  • Prevent legislatively referred constitutional amendments from limiting the powers of initiative or referendum;
  • Allow citizens to challenge misleading ballot titles and require courts to immediately rewrite them to be completely unbiased, clear, and accurate;
  • Require most ballot measures to appear at general elections unless a special election is approved by 80% of legislators and the governor; and
  • Retain existing majority vote and signature thresholds?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Citizen Initiatives, version 1

2026-065

[full text] PDF Document

Submitted by:  Jamie Howard

Jamie Howard
2700 Cherry Creek Ct., Apt. I-308
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on July 14, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • Prohibit the legislature from changing citizen-initiated measures or enacting laws similar to those rejected by referendum, unless 80% of legislators refer the change to voters, regardless of when the measure was approved or rejected;
  • Bar legislatively referred amendments from restricting initiative or referendum rights, including by raising signature thresholds, narrowing topics, or delaying judicial review;
  • Require most ballot measures to be decided at general elections, unless a single-measure special election is approved by 80% of legislators and the governor; and
  • Require courts to rewrite misleading ballot titles?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Citizen Initiatives, version 2

2026-066

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Submitted by:  Jamie Howard

Jamie Howard
2700 Cherry Creek Ct., Apt. I-308
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on July 14, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • Prohibit the legislature from changing citizen-initiated laws without approval by 80% of legislators;
  • Bar constitutional amendments from limiting initiative or referendum powers, including by raising signature thresholds, narrowing subjects, or delaying judicial review;
  • Require most ballot measures to appear on general election ballots unless a single-measure special election is approved by 80% of legislators and the governor;
  • Require courts to promptly correct misleading ballot titles; and
  • Preserve current vote and signature requirements for proposing, enacting, or rejecting laws by initiative or referendum?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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Constitutional Amendment to Article III, Relating to Citizen Initiatives

2026-067

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Submitted by:  Michael Lester

Michael Lester
316 Hickory Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on July 14, 2025.

OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • Guarantee citizens at least 365 days to gather signatures for the next possible election;
  • Allow initiative proponents to prepare an official ballot summary, and allow any voter to challenge misleading titles;
  • Require courts to rewrite misleading titles and set exclusive procedures in Cole County and the Missouri Supreme Court;
  • Prohibit the legislature from changing voter-approved initiatives without 90% approval;
  • Bar laws from weakening initiative or referendum powers; and
  • Require most measures to appear on general election ballots unless 90% of legislators and the governor approve otherwise?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

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