Missouri Amendment 6 Legal Battle | Jefferson City News

A Missouri judge is poised to decide whether a controversial constitutional amendment, Amendment 6, will hit the November ballot — a move that could dramatically limit lawmakers’ power to tweak citizen-initiated laws. Backed by the Respect MO Voters group, the amendment demands an 80% supermajority in both legislative chambers and statewide voter approval for any changes. But the Secretary of State blocked it, claiming it violates the “single subject” rule and improperly curtails legislative authority. The initiative’s supporters argue he overstepped by rejecting it on content grounds, not just signature counts. This clash underscores a deeper battle: balancing direct democracy with legislative flexibility. With a September deadline looming and appeals likely to follow, the courts must now weigh constitutional interpretation against the spirit of citizen-led reform — a ruling that could reshape how future amendments are judged. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f96955dbf423b48d