Missouri voters tighten rules on overturning initiatives
The gist
Missouri voters approved Amendment 6 with roughly 60% support, requiring 80% of both chambers to change voter-approved initiatives.
The measure shields ballot-box policies from legislative repeal, and opponents expect a court fight.
How it unfolded
- 2010Voters approved regulations on puppy mills, only for lawmakers to repeal key provisions the following year.
- 2024Missouri voters approved Proposition A, raising the minimum wage and requiring paid sick leave.
- Jul 2025Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a House bill repealing the paid sick leave requirement and eliminating future inflation adjustments to the minimum wage.
Key terms
- initiatives
- A form of direct democracy in which citizens' petitions can force a public vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment.
- ballot-box policies
- A direct vote by the electorate on a proposal, law, or political issue, either binding or advisory.
Source: Wikipedia