For Immediate Release: Feb. 15, 2023

Contact: Sophia Shore, (573) 751-2173

Senator Jill Carter Presents Legislation to Require a Concurrent Majority to Amend Missouri’s Constitution

JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Jill Carter, R-Granby, presented Senate Joint Resolution 28 to the Senate Local Government and Elections Committee this week to change how constitutional amendments are approved in Missouri and ensure only legal United States citizens and Missouri residents vote on measures to change the state’s constitution.  

Currently, Missouri’s constitution may be amended with a simple majority of statewide votes. The passage of SJR 28 would apply a concurrent majority, meaning it would further require the change to be approved by a majority of the state’s representative districts in order to become effective.

“I believe SJR 28 respects simple majority thresholds while ensuring that all Missouri citizens have a voice independent of their geographical area,” Sen. Carter said.

To view Senate Communication’s video of Sen. Carter presenting SJR 28 to the Senate Local Governance and Elections Committee on Feb. 13, visit youtube.com/watch?v=Aelr38dbvmo. To learn more about Sen. Carter and her legislative actions, visit her official Senate website at senate.mo.gov/carter.

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