SJR 25 – Removes portion of the Missouri Constitution which prohibits distribution of state funds to religious organizations

• Sponsor: Yeckel
• LR Number: 3169S.01I
• Committee: Financial & Governmental Organization, Veterans' Affairs and Elections
• Last Action: 5/14/2004 - S Inf Calendar S Bills for Perfection
• Effective Date: August 28, 2004

Current Bill Summary

SJR 25 - This proposed constitutional amendment removes Article IX, Section 8 of the Missouri Constitution, which explicitly prohibits the distribution of state moneys to religious organizations. Article IX, Section 8 of the Missouri Constitution is commonly referred to as the "Blaine Amendment".

This resolution is identical to SJR 9 (2003).

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Amendments

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