The Missouri Constitution
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | The 'Introduction' to the Missouri Constitution |
| Letter | Letter from the Secretary |
| Act | Act of Admission |
| Acceptance | Ordinance of Acceptance |
| Admission | Admission of Missouri into the Union |
| Solemn | A Solemn Public Act |
| Proclamation | A Proclamation from the President of the United States |
| Preamble | The Preamble to the Missouri Constitution |
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Article I (Bill of Rights) |
| Art. I §1 | Source of Political Power—Origin, Basis and Aim of Government |
| Art. I §2 | Promotion of General Welfare—Natural Rights of Persons—Equality Under the Law—Purpose of Government |
| Art. I §3 | Powers of the People Over Internal Affairs, Constitution and Form of Government |
| Art. I §4 | Independence of Missouri—Submission of Certain Amendments to Constitution of the United States |
| Art. I §5 | Religious Freedom—Liberty of Conscience and Belief—Limitations—Right to Pray—Academic Religious Freedoms and Prayer |
| Art. I §6 | Practice and Support of Religion Not Compulsory—Contracts Therefor Enforceable |
| Art. I §7 | Public Aid for Religious Purposes—Preferences and Discriminations on Religious Grounds |
| Art. I §8 | Freedom of Speech—Evidence of Truth in Defamation Actions—Province of Jury |
| Art. I §9 | Rights of Peaceable Assembly and Petition |
| Art. I §10 | Due Process of Law |
| Art. I §11 | Imprisonment for Debt |
| Art. I §12 | Habeas Corpus |
| Art. I §13 | Ex Post Facto Laws—Impairment of Contracts—Irrevocable Privileges |
| Art. I §14 | Open Courts—Certain Remedies—Justice Without Sale, Denial or Delay |
| Art. I §15 | Unreasonable Search and Seizure Prohibited—Contents and Basis of Warrants |
| Art. I §16 | Grand Juries—Composition—Jurisdiction to Convene—Powers |
| Art. I §17 | Indictments and Informations in Criminal Cases—Exceptions |
| Art. I §18(a) | Rights of Accused in Criminal Prosecutions |
| Art. I §18(b) | Depositions in Felony Cases |
| Art. I §18(c) | Admissibility of Evidence |
| Art. I §19 | Self-Incrimination and Double Jeopardy |
| Art. I §20 | Bail Guaranteed—Exceptions |
| Art. I §21 | Excessive Bail and Fines—Cruel and Unusual Punishment |
| Art. I §22(a) | Right of Trial by Jury—Qualification of Jurors—Two-Thirds Verdict |
| Art. I §22(b) | Female Jurors—Optional Exemption |
| Art. I §23 | Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Ammunition, and Certain Accessories—Exception—Rights to be Unalienable |
| Art. I §24 | Subordination of Military to Civil Power—Quartering Soldiers |
| Art. I §25 | Elections and Right of Suffrage |
| Art. I §26 | Compensation for Property Taken by Eminent Domain—Condemnation Juries—Payment—Railroad Property |
| Art. I §27 | Acquisition of Excess Property by Eminent Domain—Disposition Under Restrictions |
| Art. I §28 | Limitation on Taking of Private Property for Private Use—Exceptions—Public Use A Judicial Question |
| Art. I §29 | Organized Labor and Collective Bargaining |
| Art. I §30 | Treason—Attainder—Corruption of Blood and Forfeitures—Estate of Suicides—Death by Casualty |
| Art. I §31 | Fines or Imprisonments Fixed by Administrative Agencies |
| Art. I §32 | Crime Victims’ Rights |
| Art. I §33 | Marriage, Validity and Recognition |
| Art. I §34 | English to be the Official Language in This State |
| Art. I §35 | Right to Farm |
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Article II (The Distribution of Powers) |
| Art. II §1 | Three Departments of Government—Separation of Powers |
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Article III (Legislative Department) |
| Art. III §1 | Legislative Power — General Assembly |
| Art. III §2 | Prohibited Activities by General Assembly Members and Employees — Campaign Contribution Limits and Restrictions |
| Art. III §3 | Election of Representatives — Legislative Redistricting Methods — House Independent Bipartisan Citizens Commission, Appointment, Duties, Compensation — Court Actions, Procedure |
| Art. III §4 | Qualifications of Representatives |
| Art. III §5 | Senators — Number — Senatorial Districts |
| Art. III §6 | Qualifications of Senators |
| Art. III §7 | Senate Independent Bipartisan Citizens Commission, Appointment, Duties, Compensation — Court Actions, Procedure |
| Art. III §8 | Term Limitations for Members of General Assembly |
| Art. III §9 | Apportionment of Representatives |
| Art. III §10 | Basis of Apportionment — Alteration of Districts |
| Art. III §11 | Time of Election of Senators and Representatives |
| Art. III §12 | Members of General Assembly Disqualified from Holding Other Offices |
| Art. III §13 | Vacation of Office by Removal of Residence |
| Art. III §14 | Writs of Election to Fill Vacancies |
| Art. III §15 | Oath of Office of Members of Assembly — Administration — Effect of Refusal to Take Oath and Conviction of Violation |
| Art. III §16 | Compensation, Mileage Allowance and Expenses of General Assembly Members |
| Art. III §17 | Limitation on Number of Legislative Employees |
| Art. III §18 | Appointment of Officers of Houses — Jurisdiction to Determine Membership — Power to Make Rules, Punish for Contempt and Disorderly Conduct and Expel Members |
| Art. III §19 | Legislative Privileges — Legislative Records — Legislative Proceedings Public |
| Art. III §20 | Regular Sessions of Assembly — Quorum — Compulsory Attendance — Public Sessions — Limitation on Power to Adjourn |
| Art. III §20(a) | Automatic Adjournment — Tabling of Bills, When |
| Art. III §20(b) | Special Session, Procedure to Convene — Limitations — Automatic Adjournment |
| Art. III §20(c) | Political Fundraising Prohibited on State Property |
| Art. III §20(d) | Severability Provision |
| Legislative Proceedings | |
| Art. III §21 | Style of Laws — Bills — Limitation on Amendments — Power of Each House to Originate and Amend Bills — Reading of Bills |
| Art. III §22 | Referral of Bills to Committees — Recall of Referred Bills — Records of Committees — Provision for Interim Meetings |
| Art. III §23 | Limitation of Scope of Bills — Contents of Titles — Exceptions |
| Art. III §24 | Printing of Bills and Amendments |
| Art. III §25 | Limitation on Introduction of Bills |
| Art. III §26 | Legislative Journals — Demand for Yeas and Nays — Manner and Record of Vote |
| Art. III §27 | Concurrence in Amendments — Adoption of Conference Committee Reports — Final Passage of Bills |
| Art. III §28 | Form of Reviving, Reenacting and Amending Bills |
| Art. III §29 | Effective Date of Laws — Exceptions — Procedure in Emergencies and Upon Recess |
| Art. III §30 | Signing of Bills by Presiding Officers — Procedure on Objections — Presentation of Bills to Governor |
| Art. III §31 | Governor’s Duty as to Bills and Joint Resolutions — Time Limitations — Failure to Return, Bill Becomes Law |
| Art. III §32 | Vetoed Bills Reconsidered, When |
| Art. III §33 | (Repealed August 5, 1986, L. 1986 Hcs Hjr 4 and 20, §1, 1St Reg. Sess.) |
| Art. III §34 | Revision of General Statutes — Limitation on Compensation |
| Art. III §35 | Committee on Legislative Research |
| Limitation of Legislative Power | |
| Art. III §36 | Payment of State Revenues and Receipts to Treasury — Limitation of Withdrawals to Appropriations — Order of Appropriations |
| Art. III §37 | Limitation on State Debts and Bond Issues |
| Art. III §37(a) | State Building Bond Issue Authorized — Interest Rate — Payment from Income Tax and Other Funds |
| Art. III §37(b) | Water Pollution Control Fund Established — Bonds Authorized — Funds to Stand Appropriated |
| Art. III §37(c) | Additional Water Pollution Control Bonds Authorized — Procedure |
| Art. III §37(d) | Third State Building Bond Issue Authorized — Procedures — Use of Funds |
| Art. III §37(e) | Water Pollution Control, Improvement of Drinking Water Systems and Storm Water Control — Bonds Authorized, Procedure |
| Art. III §37(f) | Fourth State Building Bond and Interest Fund Created — Bond Issue Authorized, Procedure — Use of Funds |
| Art. III §37(g) | Rural Water and Sewer Grants and Loans — Bonds Authorized, Procedure |
| Art. III §37(h) | Storm Water Control Plans, Studies and Projects — Bonds Authorized, Procedure — Storm Water Control Bond and Interest Fund Created, Administration (Includes St. Louis City and Counties of the First Classification) |
| Art. III §38(a) | Limitation on Use of State Funds and Credit — Exceptions — Public Calamity — Blind Pensions — Old Age Assistance — Aid to Children — Direct Relief — Adjusted Compensation for Veterans — Rehabilitation — Participation in Federal Aid |
| Art. III §38(b) | Tax Levy for Blind Pension Fund |
| Art. III §38(c) | Neighborhood Improvement Districts, Cities and Counties May be Authorized to Establish, Powers and Duties — Limitation on Indebtedness |
| Art. III §38(d) | Stem Cell Research — Title of Law — Permissible Research — Violations, Penalty — Report Required, When — Prohibited Acts — Definitions |
| Art. III §39 | Limitation of Power of General Assembly |
| Art. III §39(a) | Bingo May be Authorized — Requirements |
| State Lottery | |
| Art. III §39(b) | State Lottery, Authority to Establish — Lottery Proceeds Fund Established, Purpose |
| Art. III §39(c) | Pari-Mutuel Wagering May be Authorized by General Assembly — Horse Racing Commission Established, Election Procedure to Adopt or Reject Horse Racing |
| Art. III §39(d) | Gaming Revenues to be Appropriated to Public Institutions of Elementary, Secondary and Higher Education |
| Art. III §39(e) | Riverboat Gambling Authorized on Missouri and Mississippi Rivers — Boats in Moats Authorized |
| Art. III §39(f) | Raffles and Sweepstakes Authorized |
| Art. III §40 | Limitations on Passage of Local and Special Laws |
| Art. III §41 | Indirect Enactment of Local and Special Laws — Repeal of Local and Special Laws |
| Art. III §42 | Notice of Proposed Local or Special Laws |
| Art. III §43 | Title and Control of Lands of United States — Exemption from Taxation — Taxation of Lands of Nonresidents |
| Art. III §44 | Uniform Interest Rates |
| Art. III §45 | Congressional Apportionment |
| Art. III §45(a) | Term Limitations for Members of U.S. Congress — Effective When — Voluntary Observance Required, When |
| Art. III §46 | Militia |
| Art. III §46(a) | Emergency Duties and Powers of Assembly on Enemy Attack |
| Art. III §47 | State Parks — Appropriations For, Required |
| Art. III §48 | Historical Memorials and Monuments — Acquisition of Property |
| Initiative and Referendum | |
| Art. III §49 | Reservation of Power to Enact and Reject Laws |
| Art. III §50 | Initiative Petitions — Signatures Required — Form and Procedure |
| Art. III §51 | Appropriations by Initiative — Effective Date of Initiated Laws — Conflicting Laws Concurrently Adopted |
| Art. III §52(a) | Referendum — Exceptions — Procedure |
| Art. III §52(b) | Veto Power — Elections — Effective Date |
| Art. III §53 | Basis for Computation of Signatures Required |
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Article IV (Executive Department) |
| Art. IV §1 | Executive Power — the Governor |
| Art. IV §2 | Duties of Governor |
| Art. IV §3 | Qualifications of Governor |
| Art. IV §4 | Power of Appointment to Fill Vacancies — Tenure of Appointees |
| Art. IV §5 | Commissions of State Officers |
| Art. IV §6 | Commander in Chief of Militia — Authority |
| Art. IV §7 | Reprieves, Commutations and Pardons — Limitations on Power |
| Art. IV §8 | Concurrent Resolutions — Duty of Governor — Exceptions — Limitation of Effect |
| Art. IV §9 | Governor’s Messages and Recommendations to Assembly — Call of Extra Sessions |
| Art. IV §10 | Lieutenant Governor — Qualifications, Powers and Duties |
| Art. IV §11(a) | Order of Succession to Governorship, When |
| Art. IV §11(b) | Governor’s Declaration of Disability, Effect of — Disability Board, Membership, Duties — Governor to Resume Office, When — Disputed Illness, Supreme Court to Decide |
| Art. IV §11(c) | Acting as Governor Not to Vacate Regular Office |
| Art. IV §12 | Executive Department, Composition of — Elective Officials — Departments and Offices Enumerated |
| Art. IV §13 | State Auditor — Qualifications and Duties — Limitations on Duties |
| Art. IV §14 | Secretary of State — Duties — State Seal — Official Register — Limitation on Duties |
| Art. IV §15 | State Treasurer — Duties — Custody, Investment and Deposit of State Funds — Duties Limited — Nonstate Funds to be in Custody and Invested by Department of Revenue — Nonstate Funds Defined |
| Art. IV §16 | Filing of Administrative Rules and Regulations |
| Art. IV §17 | Elective State Officers — Time of Election and Terms — Limitation on Reelection — Selection of Department Heads — Removal and Qualifications of Appointive Officers |
| Art. IV §18 | Election Returns — Board of State Canvassers — Time of Meeting and Duties — Requirement for Election — Tie Votes |
| Art. IV §19 | Department Personnel — Selection and Removal — Merit System — Veterans’ Preference |
| Art. IV §20 | Location of Executive and Administrative Offices |
| Art. IV §21 | Limitation on Changes of Salaries — Fees, Costs |
| Revenue | |
| Art. IV §22 | Department of Revenue, Duties of — Director, Appointment Of |
| Art. IV §23 | Fiscal Year — Limitations on Appropriations — Specification of Amount and Purpose |
| Art. IV §24 | Governor’s Budget and Recommendations as to Revenue — Proposed Legislation Not Enacted Not to be Included in Projection of New Revenues |
| Art. IV §25 | Limitation of Governor’s Budget on Power of Appropriations |
| Art. IV §26 | Power of Partial Veto of Appropriation Bills — Procedure — Limitations |
| Art. IV §27 | Power of Governor to Control Rate of and Reduce Expenditures — Notification General Assembly, When |
| Art. IV §27(a) | Cash Operating Reserve Fund Established — Investment — Excess Transfer to General Revenue, When |
| Art. IV §27(b) | Facilities Maintenance and Review Fund Created, Purpose — State Facilities, Defined — Transfer of Monies into Fund, Reduction or Elimination of Transfer by Governor |
| Art. IV §28 | Treasury Withdrawals, How Made, Certified How — Appropriation, Period Of |
| Highways and Transportation | |
| Art. IV §29 | Highways and Transportation Commission — Qualifications of Members and Employees — Authority Over State Highways and Other Transportation Programs |
| Art. IV §30(a) | Apportionment of Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax — Limitation on Local Fuel Taxes |
| Art. IV §30(b) | Source and Application of State Road Fund and State Transportation Fund |
| Art. IV §30(c) | Transportation Programs and Facilities, Administration of by Commission |
| Art. IV §31 | State Highways in Municipalities |
| Art. IV §32 | Apportionment of Funds for Supplementary State Highways |
| Art. IV §32(a) | (Repealed November 6, 1979, L. 1979 1St Reg. Sess. Ss Hcs Hjr 39, 40, 44 and 48, Sec. 1) |
| Art. IV §33 | Retirement Benefits Not Changed |
| Art. IV §34 | Recognition of Outstanding Bonds — Determination, Certification and Collection of Annual State Highway Bond Tax |
| Agriculture | |
| Art. IV §35 | Agriculture, Department of — Director, How Appointed — Funds to be Provided, How |
| Art. IV §36 | Forestry and Forest Fires |
| Economic Development | |
| Art. IV §36(a) | Economic Development, Department of — Duties of Department — Director, How Appointed |
| Insurance | |
| Art. IV §36(b) | Department of Insurance, Established — Director, Appointment — Office of Consumer Affairs to be Established Within Department, Duties |
| Social Services | |
| Art. IV §36(c) | Mo Healthnet Expansion — Eligibility — State Plan Amendments — Maximization of Federal Participation — Limitation on Burdens or Restrictions |
| Art. IV §37 | Social Services, Department of — Duties of Department — Director, How Appointed |
| Mental Health | |
| Art. IV §37(a) | Mental Health, Department of — Duties of Department — Director, How Appointed |
| Art. IV §38 | (Repealed August 8, 1972, L. 1971 2Nd Reg. Sess. Hjr 65, Sec. 1) |
| Art. IV §39 | Cooperation with Federal and Other State Governments |
| Conservation | |
| Art. IV §40(a) | Conservation Commission, Members, Qualifications, Terms, How Appointed — Duties of Commission — Expenses of Members |
| Art. IV §40(b) | Incumbent Members |
| Art. IV §41 | Acquisition of Property — Eminent Domain |
| Art. IV §42 | Director of Conservation and Personnel of Commission |
| Art. IV §43(a) | Sales Tax, Use for Conservation Purposes |
| Art. IV §43(b) | Use of Revenue and Funds of Conservation Commission |
| Art. IV §43(c) | Effective Date — Self-Enforcability |
| Art. IV §44 | Self-Enforcability — Enabling Clause — Repealing Clause |
| Art. IV §45 | Rules and Regulations — Filing — Review |
| Art. IV §46 | Distribution of Rules and Regulations |
| Natural Resources | |
| Art. IV §47 | Natural Resources, Department of — Duties of Department — Director, How Appointed |
| Art. IV §47(a) | Sales and Use Tax Levied for Soil and Water Conservation and for State Parks — Distribution of Parks Sales Tax Fund to Counties, Purpose, Limitation |
| Art. IV §47(b) | Disbursement of Revenue, Purposes |
| Art. IV §47(c) | Provisions Self-Enforcing, Exception — Not Part of General Revenue or Expense of State — Effective and Expiration Dates |
| Public Safety | |
| Art. IV §48 | Public Safety, Department of — Duties of Department — Director, How Appointed |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | |
| Art. IV §49 | Labor and Industrial Relations, Department of — Duties — Commission Members, How Appointed, Terms, Qualifications |
| Office of Administration | |
| Art. IV §50 | Administration, Office of — Commissioner, How Appointed |
| Appointment of Administrative Heads | |
| Art. IV §51 | Appointments, How Made — Failure to Confirm, Effect Of |
| Higher Education | |
| Art. IV §52 | Higher Education, Department of Established — Coordinating Board for Higher Education Established, Members, Terms, Qualifications |
| Nondiscrimination in Appointments | |
| Art. IV §53 | Discrimination as to Race, Creed, Color or National Origin Prohibited |
| National Guard | |
| Art. IV §54 | Establishes A Missouri Department of the National Guard |
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Article V (Judicial Department) |
| Art. V §1 | Judicial Power — Constitutional Courts |
| Art. V §2 | Supreme Court — Controlling Decisions — Number of Judges — Sessions |
| Art. V §3 | Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court |
| Art. V §4 | Superior Courts to Control Inferior Courts — Courts Administrator, Salary — Reapportionment Commission, Appointment |
| Art. V §5 | Rules of Practice and Procedure — Duty of Supreme Court — Power of Legislature |
| Art. V §6 | Assignment of Judges — Authority of Supreme Court — Eligible Judges |
| Art. V §7 | Supreme Court and Court of Appeals May Sit in Divisions |
| Art. V §8 | Chief Justice and Chief Judges, Election, Terms — Authority of Chief Justice |
| Art. V §9 | Transfer of Causes to Supreme Court En Banc |
| Art. V §10 | Transfer of Cases from Court of Appeals to Supreme Court — Scope of Review |
| Art. V §11 | Want of Jurisdiction, Effect — Transfers |
| Art. V §12 | Judicial Opinions — Filing and Publication — Memorandum Decisions and Orders |
| Art. V §13 | Court of Appeals, Districts, Judges |
| Art. V §14 | Circuit Courts — Jurisdiction — Sessions |
| Art. V §15 | Judicial Circuits — Establishment and Changes — General Terms and Divisions — Judges — Presiding Judge — Court Personnel |
| Art. V §16 | Associate Circuit Judges, Selection |
| Art. V §17 | Associate Circuit Judges, Jurisdiction |
| Art. V §18 | Judicial Review of Action of Administrative Agencies — Scope of Review |
| Art. V §19 | Terms of Judges |
| Art. V §20 | Salaries and Compensation of Judges — Provision Against Other Special Compensation and Practice of Law — Travel and Other Expenses |
| Art. V §21 | Judges — Qualifications — Age Requirements — License to Practice Law |
| Art. V §22 | Court of Appeals Clerks and Personnel — Salaries |
| Art. V §23 | Municipal Judges and Court Personnel — Selection — Terms — Compensation — Jurisdiction — Appeals — Role of Associate Circuit Judges |
| Art. V §24 | Retirement, Removal and Discipline of Judges, Commission on — Composition, Terms, Duties, Procedures, Reimbursement of Expenses — Additional Duties Prohibited |
| Art. V §25(a) | Nonpartisan Selection of Judges — Courts Subject to Plan — Appointments to Fill Vacancies |
| Art. V §25(b) | Adoption of Plan in Other Circuits — Petitions and Elections — Form of Petition Ballots |
| Art. V §25(c)(1) | Tenure of Judges — Declaration of Candidacy — Form of Judicial Ballot — Rejection and Retention |
| Art. V §25(c)(2) | Certification of Names Upon Declaration — Law Applicable to Elections |
| Art. V §25(d) | Nonpartisan Judicial Commissions — Number, Qualifications, Selection and Terms of Members — Majority Rule — Reimbursement of Expenses — Rules of Supreme Court |
| Art. V §25(e) | Payment of Expenses |
| Art. V §25(f) | Prohibition of Political Activity by Judges |
| Art. V §25(g) | Self-Enforceability |
| Art. V §26 | Retirement — Assignment as Senior Judge or Commissioner |
| Schedule | |
| Art. V §27 | Effective Date and Transition Provisions |
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Article VI (Local Government) |
| Art. VI §1 | Recognition of Existing Counties |
| Art. VI §2 | Continuation of Existing Organization of Counties |
| Art. VI §3 | Consolidation of Counties — Allocation of Liabilities |
| Art. VI §4 | Division or Diminution of Counties |
| Art. VI §5 | Dissolution of Counties — Annexation |
| Art. VI §6 | Removal of County Seats |
| Art. VI §7 | County Courts — Number of Members — Powers and Duties |
| Art. VI §8 | Classification of Counties — Revisions to Article Vi Passed by the 88Th General Assembly to be Retroactive |
| Art. VI §9 | Alternative Forms of County Government |
| Art. VI §10 | Terms of City and County Offices |
| Art. VI §11 | Compensation of County Officers — Increases in Compensation Not to Require Additional Services — Statement of Fees and Salaries |
| Art. VI §12 | Officers Compensated Only by Salaries in Certain Counties |
| Art. VI §13 | Compensation of Officers in Criminal Matters — Fees |
| Art. VI §14 | Joint Participation by Counties in Common Enterprises |
| Art. VI §15 | Classification of Cities and Towns — Uniform Laws — Change from Special to General Law |
| Art. VI §16 | Cooperation by Local Governments with Other Governmental Units |
| Art. VI §17 | Consolidation and Separation as Between Municipalities and Other Political Subdivisions |
| Special Charters | |
| Art. VI §18(a) | County Government by Special Charter — Limitations — Counties Adopting Charter or Constitutional Form Shall be A Separate Class of Counties from Classification System |
| Art. VI §18(b) | Provisions Required in County Charters — Exception |
| Art. VI §18(c) | Provisions Authorized in County Charters — Participation by County in Government of Other Local Units |
| Art. VI §18(d) | Taxation Under County Charters |
| Art. VI §18(e) | Laws Affecting Charter Counties — Limitations |
| Art. VI §18(f) | Petitions for Charter Commissions — Signatures Required — Procedure |
| Art. VI §18(g) | Charter Commission — Appointment, Number and Qualification of Members |
| Art. VI §18(h) | Adoption of Charter — Special Election — Manner of Submission |
| Art. VI §18(i) | Notice of Special Charter Election |
| Art. VI §18(j) | Certificates of Adoption of Charter — Recordation and Deposit — Judicial Notice |
| Art. VI §18(k) | Amendments of County Charters |
| Art. VI §18(l) | Limitation on Resubmission After Defeat of Charter |
| Art. VI §18(m) | County of the First Classification May Provide A County Constitution — Content, Procedure, Limitations |
| Art. VI §18(n) | Circuit Judges May Appoint Constitution Commission, Members, Qualifications |
| Art. VI §18(o) | County Constitution Effective When — Submission to Electorate for Separate Vote on Any Part or Alternative Sections |
| Art. VI §18(p) | Publication Requirements for Text of Constitution — Election to Adopt Procedure |
| Art. VI §18(q) | Constitution May be Adopted or Rejected by Voters — Resubmission Procedure |
| Art. VI §18(r) | Certified Copies of County Constitution to be Filed, Where — Amendments to Constitution, Procedure |
| Local Government | |
| Art. VI §19 | Certain Cities May Adopt Charter Form of Government — Procedure to Frame and Adopt — Notice Required — Effect Of |
| Art. VI §19(a) | Power of Charter Cities, How Limited |
| Art. VI §20 | Amendment to City Charters — Procedure to Submit and Adopt |
| Art. VI §21 | Reclamation of Blighted, Substandard or Insanitary Areas |
| Art. VI §22 | Laws Affecting Charter Cities — Officers and Employees |
| Finances | |
| Art. VI §23 | Limitation on Ownership of Corporate Stock, Use of Credit and Grants of Public Funds by Local Governments |
| Art. VI §23(a) | Cities May Acquire and Furnish Industrial Plants — Indebtedness For |
| Art. VI §24 | Annual Budgets and Reports of Local Government and Municipally Owned Utilities — Audits |
| Art. VI §25 | Limitation on Use of Credit and Grant of Public Funds by Local Governments — Pensions and Retirement Plans for Employees of Certain Cities and Counties |
| Art. VI §26(a) | Limitation on Indebtedness of Local Governments Without Popular Vote |
| Art. VI §26(b) | Limitation on Indebtedness of Local Government Authorized by Popular Vote |
| Art. VI §26(c) | Additional Indebtedness of Counties and Cities When Authorized by Popular Vote |
| Art. VI §26(d) | Additional Indebtedness of Cities for Public Improvements — Benefit Districts — Special Assessments |
| Art. VI §26(e) | Additional Indebtedness of Cities for Municipally Owned Water and Light Plants — Limitations |
| Art. VI §26(f) | Annual Tax to Pay and Retire Obligations Within Twenty Years |
| Art. VI §26(g) | Contest of Elections to Authorize Indebtedness |
| Art. VI §27 | Political Subdivision Revenue Bonds for Utility, Industrial and Airport Purposes — Restrictions |
| Art. VI §27(a) | Political Subdivision Revenue Bonds Issued for Utilities and Airports, Restrictions |
| Art. VI §27(b) | Political Subdivision Revenue Bonds Issued for Industrial Development, Restriction |
| Art. VI §27(c) | Revenue Bonds Defined |
| Art. VI §28 | Refunding Bonds |
| Art. VI §29 | Application of Funds Derived from Public Debts |
| City and County of St. Louis | |
| Art. VI §30(a) | Powers Conferred with Respect to Intergovernmental Relations — Procedure for Selection of Board of Free-Holders |
| Art. VI §30(b) | Appointment of Member by Governor — Meetings of Board — Vacancies — Compensation and Reimbursement of Members — Preparation of Plan — Taxation of Real Estate Affected — Submission at Special Elections — Effect of Adoption — Certification and Recordation — Judicial Notice |
| City of St. Louis | |
| Art. VI §31 | Recognition of City of St. Louis as Now Existing Both as A City and A County |
| Art. VI §32(a) | Amendment of Charter of St. Louis |
| Art. VI §32(b) | Revision of Charter of St. Louis — Officers to Complete Terms and Staff Given Opportunity for City Employment |
| Art. VI §32(c) | Effect of Revision on Retirement |
| Art. VI §33 | Certification, Recordation and Deposit of Amendments and Revised Charter — Judicial Notice |
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Article VII (Public Officers) |
| Art. VII §1 | Impeachment — Officers Liable — Grounds |
| Art. VII §2 | Power of Impeachment — Trial of Impeachments |
| Art. VII §3 | Effect of Judgment of Impeachment |
| Art. VII §4 | Removal of Officers Not Subject to Impeachment |
| Art. VII §5 | Election Contests — Executive State Officers — Other Election Contests |
| Art. VII §6 | Penalty for Nepotism |
| Art. VII §7 | Appointment of Officers |
| Art. VII §8 | Qualifications for Public Office — Nonresidents |
| Art. VII §9 | Disqualification by Federal Employment — Exceptions |
| Art. VII §10 | Equality of Sexes in Public Service |
| Art. VII §11 | Oath of Office |
| Art. VII §12 | Tenure of Office |
| Art. VII §13 | Limitation on Increase of Compensation and Extension of Terms of Office |
| Art. VII §14 | Statement of Actuary Required Before Retirement Benefits Substantially Changed |
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Article VIII (Suffrage and Elections) |
| Art. VIII §1 | Time of General Elections |
| Art. VIII §2 | Qualifications of Voters — Disqualifications |
| Art. VIII §3 | Methods of Voting — Secrecy of Ballot — Exceptions |
| Art. VIII §4 | Privilege of Voters from Arrest — Exceptions |
| Art. VIII §5 | Registration of Voters |
| Art. VIII §6 | Retention of Residence for Voting Purposes |
| Art. VIII §7 | Absentee Voting |
| Art. VIII §11 | Voter Identification, Authorized to Identify Voter and Verify Citizenship and Residency — Photo Identification Permitted |
| Art. VIII §15 | Preamble |
| Art. VIII §16 | Congressional Term Limits Amendment |
| Art. VIII §17 | Voter Instruction on Term Limits for Members of Congress — Ballots to Include “Disregarded Voters’ Instruction on Term Limits”, When |
| Art. VIII §18 | Voter Instruction on Term Limit Pledge for Non-Incumbents |
| Art. VIII §19 | Secretary of State, Duties Regarding Ballot Designations |
| Art. VIII §20 | Automatic Repeal |
| Art. VIII §21 | Legal Challenges, Jurisdiction |
| Art. VIII §22 | Severability |
| Art. VIII §23 | Campaign Contribution Limits, Establishment of — Requirements — Complaint Process — Penalties |
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Article IX (Education) |
| Art. IX §1(a) | Free Public Schools — Age Limit |
| Art. IX §1(b) | Specific Schools — Adult Education |
| Art. IX §2(a) | State Board of Education — Number and Appointment of Members — Political Affiliation — Terms — Reimbursement and Compensation |
| Art. IX §2(b) | Commissioner of Education — Qualification, Duties and Compensation — Appointment and Compensation of Professional Staff — Powers and Duties of State Board of Education |
| Art. IX §3(a) | Payment and Distribution of Appropriations and Income |
| Art. IX §3(b) | Deficiency in Provision for Eight-Month School Year — Allotment of State Revenue for School Purposes |
| Art. IX §3(c) | Racial Discrimination in Employment of Teachers |
| Art. IX §4 | Public School and Seminary Funds — Certificates of Indebtedness — Renewals — Liquidation — Legal Investment of Funds — Tax Levy for Interest |
| Art. IX §5 | Public School Fund — Sources — Payment into State Treasury — Investment — Limitation on Use of Income |
| Art. IX §6 | Seminary Fund — Sources — Payment into State Treasury — Investment — Limitation on Use of Income |
| Art. IX §7 | County and Township School Funds — Liquidation and Reinvestment — Optional Distribution on Liquidation — Annual Distribution of Income and Receipts |
| Art. IX §8 | Prohibition of Public Aid for Religious Purposes and Institutions |
| Art. IX §9(a) | State University — Government by Board of Curators — Number and Appointment |
| Art. IX §9(b) | Maintenance of State University and Other Educational Institutions |
| Art. IX §10 | Free Public Libraries — Declaration of Policy — State Aid to Local Public Libraries |
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Article X (Taxation) |
| Art. X §1 | Taxing Power — Exercise by State and Local Governments |
| Art. X §2 | Inalienability of Power to Tax |
| Art. X §3 | Limitation of Taxation to Public Purposes — Uniformity — General Laws — Time for Payment of Taxes — Valuation |
| Art. X §4(a) | Classification of Taxable Property — Taxes on Franchises, Incomes, Excises and Licenses |
| Art. X §4(b) | Basis of Assessment of Tangible Property — Real Property — Taxation of Intangibles — Limitations |
| Art. X §4(c) | Assessment, Levy, Collection and Distribution of Tax on Intangibles |
| Art. X §4(d) | Income Tax Laws, May Incorporate Federal Laws by Reference — Rates, How Set |
| Art. X §5 | Taxation of Railroads |
| Art. X §6 | Property Exempt from Taxation |
| Art. X §6(a) | Homestead Exemption Authorized |
| Art. X §6(b) | Intangible Property Exempt from Taxation, When — Local Governments May be Reimbursed, When |
| Art. X §7 | Relief from Taxation — Forest Lands — Obsolete, Decadent, or Blighted Areas — Limitations — Exception |
| Art. X §8 | Limitation on State Tax Rate on Tangible Property |
| Art. X §9 | Immunity of Private Property from Sale for Municipal Debts |
| Art. X §10(a) | Exclusion of State from Local Taxation for Local Purposes |
| Art. X §10(b) | State Aid for Local Purposes |
| Art. X §10(c) | Reduction in Rates of Levy May be Required by Law |
| Art. X §11(a) | Taxing Jurisdiction of Local Governments — Limitation on Assessed Valuation |
| Art. X §11(b) | Limitations on Local Tax Rates |
| Art. X §11(c) | Increase of Tax Rate by Popular Vote — Further Limitation by Law — Exceptions to Limitation |
| Art. X §11(d) | Tax Rate in St. Louis for County Purposes |
| Art. X §11(e) | Exclusion of Bonded Debt from Limitations on Tax Rates |
| Art. X §11(f) | Authorization of Local Taxes Other Than Ad Valorem Taxes |
| Art. X §11(g) | Operating Levy for Kansas City School Districts May be Set by School Board |
| Art. X §12(a) | Additional Tax Rates for County Roads and Bridges — Road Districts — Reduction in Rate May be Required, How |
| Art. X §12(b) | Refund of Road and Bridge Taxes |
| Art. X §13 | Tax Sales — Limitations — Contents of Notices |
| Art. X §14 | Equalization Commission — Appointment — Duties |
| Art. X §15 | Definition of “Other Political Subdivision” |
| Art. X §16 | Taxes and State Spending to be Limited — State to Support Certain Local Activities — Emergency Spending and Bond Payments to be Authorized |
| Art. X §17 | Definitions |
| Art. X §18 | Limitation on Taxes Which May be Imposed by General Assembly — Exclusions — Refund of Excess Revenue — Adjustments Authorized |
| Art. X §18(e) | Voter Approval Required for Taxes or Fees, When, Exceptions — Definitions — Compliance Procedure, Remedies |
| Art. X §19 | Limits May be Exceeded, When, How |
| Art. X §20 | Limitation on State Expenses |
| Art. X §21 | State Support to Local Governments Not to be Reduced, Additional Activities and Services Not to be Imposed Without Full State Funding |
| Art. X §22 | Political Subdivisions to Receive Voter Approval for Increases in Taxes and Fees — Rollbacks May be Required — Limitation Not Applicable to Taxes for Bonds |
| Art. X §23 | Taxpayers May Bring Actions for Interpretations of Limitations |
| Art. X §24 | Voter Approval Requirements Not Exclusive — Self-Enforceability |
| Art. X §25 | Sale or Transfer of Homes or Other Real Estate, Prohibition on Imposition of Any New Taxes, When |
| Art. X §26 | Prohibition on New or Local Sales, Use, or Other Similar Transaction-Based Tax Not Subject to Such Tax as of January 1, 2015 |
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Article XI (Corporations) |
| Corporations | |
| Art. XI §1 | Definition of “Corporation” |
| Art. XI §2 | Organization of Corporations by General Law — Special Laws Relating to Corporations — Invalidation of Unexercised Charters and Franchises |
| Art. XI §3 | Exercise of Police Power with Respect to Corporations |
| Art. XI §4 | Corporations Subject to Eminent Domain — Trial by Jury |
| Art. XI §5 | (Repealed August 2, 1988, L. 1988 Hjr 80 Sec. 1) |
| Art. XI §6 | Cumulative Voting Authorized Unless Alternate Method Provided by Law — Exceptions |
| Art. XI §7 | Consideration for Corporate Stock and Debts — Fictitious Issues — Antecedent Debts — Increases of Stock or Bonds — Issuance of Preferred Stock |
| Art. XI §8 | Limitation of Liability of Stockholders |
| Railroads | |
| Art. XI §9 | Public Highways — Common Carriers — Regulations |
| Art. XI §10 | Consolidation of Domestic with Foreign Railroad Corporations — Jurisdiction of Missouri Courts — Notice of Consolidation |
| Art. XI §11 | Local Consent for Street Railroads |
| Art. XI §12 | Prohibition of Discrimination, Favoritism and Preferences |
| Banks | |
| Art. XI §13 | Exclusion of State from Banking |
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Article XII (Amending the Constitution) |
| Art. XII §1 | Limitation on Revision and Amendment |
| Art. XII §2(a) | Proposal of Amendments by General Assembly |
| Art. XII §2(b) | Submission of Amendments Proposed by General Assembly or by the Initiative |
| Art. XII §3(a) | Referendum on Constitutional Convention — Qualifications of Delegates — Selection of Nominees for District Delegates and Delegates-At-Large — Election Procedure |
| Art. XII §3(b) | Convention of Delegates — Quarters — Oath — Compensation — Quorum — Vote Required — Organization, Employees, Printing — Public Sessions — Rules — Vacancies |
| Art. XII §3(c) | Submission of Proposal Adopted by Convention — Time of Election — Effective Date |
| Schedule | |
| Art. XII Sch. §1 | Supersession of Prior Constitutional Provisions |
| Art. XII Sch. §2 | Effect on Existing Laws |
| Art. XII Sch. §3 | Effect on Existing Terms of Office |
| Art. XII Sch. §4 | Effect on Certain Existing Courts |
| Art. XII Sch. §5 | Effect on Existing Rights, Claims |
| Art. XII Sch. §6 | Reimbursement for Expenses of Constitutional Election |
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Article XIII (Public Employees) |
| Art. XIII §1 | Medical Benefits May be Authorized for State Officers, Employees and Their Dependents |
| Art. XIII §2 | Medical Benefits May be Authorized for Political Subdivision Officers, Employees and Their Dependents |
| Art. XIII §3 | Compensation of State Elected Officials, General Assembly Members and Judges to be Set by Missouri Citizens Commission on Compensation — Members Qualifications, Terms, Removal, Vacancies, Duties — Procedure |
| Art. XIV §1 | Right to Access Medical Marijuana |
| Art. XIV §2 | Marijuana Legalization, Regulation, and Taxation |
| Passage | Title |
|---|---|
| Entire Article | Article XIV (Medical Cannabis) |
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