Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1706: Creates a constitutional glossary that requires voter approval
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 28, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to definitions of terms in the constitution. Section A. Chapter 28, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 28.850, to read as follows: 28.850. 1. A glossary of terms used in the Constitution of Missouri shall be created and managed under the provisions of this section. 2. Beginning on September 1, 2027, and every September first in odd-numbered years thereafter, the secretary of state shall accept proposals of terms for inclusion in the constitutional glossary from members of the public an.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 28, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to definitions of terms in the constitution. Section A. Chapter 28, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 28.850, to read as follows: 28.850. 1. A glossary of terms used in the Constitution of Missouri shall be created and managed under the provisions of this section. 2. Beginning on September 1, 2027, and every September first in odd-numbered years thereafter, the secretary of state shall accept proposals of terms for inclusion in the constitutional glossary from members of the public and the general assembly. Submissions shall close on December thirty-first of each odd-numbered year. 3. Proposals shall include the (2) Citations to the use of such term throughout the constitution; and (3) A proposed concise, neutral definition of such term. 4. The secretary of state shall review all proposals and select terms for inclusion in the constitutional glossary. The secretary of state shall, in consultation with the attorney general, ensure that all proposed definitions are concise, neutral, and accurate. The secretary of state may, in consultation with the attorney general, rewrite proposed definitions to ensure the definitions meet the requirements of this section. 5. The secretary of state shall complete a list of terms along with citations to the use of …