Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends statutes for initiative petitions and referendums in Missouri.

Highlights:

• Amends and modifies statutes for initiative petitions and referendums in the state of Missouri (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that all petitions and referendums that are submitted to the secretary of state for validation shall be closed records unless a state resident citizen petitions the court for good cause to review the documents (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 3).

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