Missouri Judge Blocks Voter Power Move | Jefferson City News

A Missouri judge has blocked a voter-approved amendment designed to shield citizen-led laws from legislative overreach, ruling it violated state constitutional rules. The measure would’ve required 80% legislative approval to repeal or amend citizen initiatives and tightened ballot access rules — but Secretary of State Denny Hoskins argued it undermined the state’s republican structure. This decision follows a pattern of lawmakers resisting direct democracy, including repealing a paid sick leave law voters passed and pushing an amendment that could undo abortion rights. With appeals likely, the battle over who controls Missouri’s laws — the people or elected officials — is far from over. 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/5cd36e91680ae3e2