On September 8, the Missouri House gave tentative approval to HJR3, the bill to require constitutional initiatives to pass in all eight U.S. House districts. See this story.
On September 8, the Missouri House gave tentative approval to HJR3, the bill to require constitutional initiatives to pass in all eight U.S. House districts. See this story.
What if the state redistricts Congressional seats before the initiative goes to a vote? Does it have to start all over? What do Congressional Districts have to do with amending the state constitution? Ludicrous.
MINORITY RULE GERRYMANDERS EASIER WITH LARGER POPULATION AREAS.
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Makes sense.
Good bill. Hopefully soon to be law.
It’s interesting that this proposal is a variation of how Switzerland handles referendums where it must pass with 50% +1 votes AND also support from a majority (12 of 23) the cantons.
They should make it every county.