Missouri Attorney General Opinions
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Did Missouri approve the no-cost fiscal note summary for Jamie Howard's initiative petition 2026-062?
Yes. The attorney general approved the fiscal note summary's legal content and form; the summary estimated no state or local governmental costs or savings, but the review did not examine that…
Did Missouri approve the no-cost fiscal note summary for Jamie Howard's initiative petition 2026-061?
Yes. The attorney general approved the fiscal note summary's legal content and form; the summary estimated no state or local governmental costs or savings, but the review did not examine that…
Did Missouri approve the no-cost fiscal note summary for Jamie Howard's initiative petition 2026-060?
Yes. The attorney general approved the fiscal note summary's legal content and form; the summary estimated no state or local governmental costs or savings, but the review did not examine that…
Did Missouri approve the no-cost fiscal note summary for Jamie Howard's initiative petition 2026-059?
Yes. The attorney general approved the fiscal note summary's legal content and form; the summary estimated no state or local governmental costs or savings, but the review did not examine that…
Did Missouri approve the no-cost fiscal note summary for Jamie Howard's initiative petition 2026-058?
Yes. The attorney general approved the fiscal note summary's legal content and form; the summary estimated no state or local governmental costs or savings, but the review did not examine that…
Did Missouri approve the no-cost fiscal note summary for Jamie Howard's initiative petition 2026-057?
Yes. The attorney general approved the fiscal note summary's legal content and form; the summary estimated no state or local governmental costs or savings, but the review did not examine that…
Did the Missouri Attorney General approve the proposed summary statement for Jamie Howard's petition 2026-046?
Yes. The Attorney General approved the proposed statement's legal content and form. It described an 80% vote in both legislative chambers for changes to voter-approved initiatives, among other…
Did Missouri approve ballot wording to require an 80% legislative vote and voter referral before changing approved initiatives?
Yes. The approved statement described requiring an 80% legislative vote and voter referral before changing voter-approved initiatives, restricting legislative changes to the initiative process, and…
Did Missouri approve ballot wording to require an 80% legislative vote and voter referral before changing approved initiatives?
Yes. The approved statement described requiring an 80% legislative vote and voter referral before changing voter-approved initiatives, restricting legislative changes to the initiative process, and…
Did Missouri approve ballot wording combining local wage, scheduling, break, and rent-control powers?
Yes. The approved statement described a constitutional amendment allowing cities over 10,000 people and all counties to regulate wages, leave, scheduling, breaks, time between shifts, rent, and fees…
Did Missouri approve ballot wording for local wage, leave, scheduling, and break rules?
Yes. The approved statement described a constitutional amendment allowing cities over 10,000 people and all counties to regulate wages, leave, scheduling, breaks, and time between shifts despite…
Did Missouri approve ballot wording combining local wage, leave, and rent-control powers?
Yes. The approved statement described a constitutional amendment allowing cities over 10,000 people and all counties to set higher minimum wages, require leave, and restrict residential rent and…
Did Missouri approve ballot wording for local minimum-wage and leave ordinances that could override state law?
Yes. The approved statement described a constitutional amendment allowing cities over 10,000 people and all counties to require higher minimum wages and additional leave despite inconsistent state…
Did Missouri approve ballot wording for local rent-control ordinances that could override state law?
Yes. The approved statement described a constitutional amendment allowing cities over 10,000 people and all counties to restrict residential rent and fees despite inconsistent state law, while…
Did Missouri approve ballot wording for a $15 minimum wage and paid sick leave mandate?
Yes. The approved statement described a $15 minimum wage starting January 1, 2027, inflation increases, paid sick leave for private employers, enforcement through lawsuits and regulations, and…
Why did Missouri reject Garret Schmidt's Chapter 128 initiative petition 2026-068?
The petition failed to identify whether it changed Missouri statutes or the Constitution, and it did not place all new matter in sequentially numbered divisions. The opinion did not review…
Did Missouri approve the no-cost fiscal note summary for Jamie Howard's initiative petition 2026-048?
Yes. The attorney general approved the fiscal note summary's legal content and form; the summary estimated no state or local governmental costs or savings, but the review did not examine that…
What fiscal impact did Missouri approve for Richard von Glahn's initiative petition 2026-047?
The approved summary estimated no state or local governmental costs or savings, but said tax revenue could decrease by an unknown annual amount depending on business decisions. The review did not…
Did Missouri approve the no-cost fiscal note summary for Jamie Howard's initiative petition 2026-046?
Yes. The attorney general approved the fiscal note summary's legal content and form; the summary estimated no state or local governmental costs or savings, but the review did not examine that…
Did Missouri approve the no-cost fiscal note summary for Jamie Howard's initiative petition 2026-045?
Yes. The attorney general approved the fiscal note summary's legal content and form; the summary estimated no state or local governmental costs or savings, but the review did not examine that…
Did Missouri approve the no-cost fiscal note summary for Jamie Howard's initiative petition 2026-044?
Yes. The attorney general approved the fiscal note summary's legal content and form; the summary estimated no state or local governmental costs or savings, but the review did not examine that…
Did Missouri approve the no-cost fiscal note summary for Terrence Wise's initiative petition 2026-043?
Yes. The attorney general approved the fiscal note summary's legal content and form; the summary estimated no state or local governmental costs or savings, but the review did not examine that…
Did Missouri approve the no-cost fiscal note summary for Terrence Wise's initiative petition 2026-042?
Yes. The attorney general approved the fiscal note summary's legal content and form; the summary estimated no state or local governmental costs or savings, but the review did not examine that…
Did Missouri approve the no-cost fiscal note summary for Terrence Wise's initiative petition 2026-041?
Yes. The attorney general approved the fiscal note summary's legal content and form; the summary estimated no state or local governmental costs or savings, but the review did not examine that…
Did Missouri approve the no-cost fiscal note summary for Terrence Wise's initiative petition 2026-040?
Yes. The attorney general approved the fiscal note summary's legal content and form; the summary estimated no state or local governmental costs or savings, but the review did not examine that…
Did Missouri approve the no-cost fiscal note summary for Terrence Wise's initiative petition 2026-039?
Yes. The attorney general approved the fiscal note summary's legal content and form; the summary estimated no state or local governmental costs or savings, but the review did not examine that…
Did Missouri approve the form of Michael Lester's initiative petition 2026-067?
Yes. The attorney general approved petition 2026-067 as to form, but the secretary of state retained final authority to approve or reject it, and the opinion did not decide substantive sufficiency.
Did Missouri approve the form of Jamie Howard's initiative petition 2026-066?
Yes. The attorney general approved petition 2026-066 as to form, but the secretary of state retained final authority to approve or reject it, and the opinion did not decide substantive sufficiency.
Did Missouri approve the form of Jamie Howard's initiative petition 2026-065?
Yes. The attorney general approved petition 2026-065 as to form, but the secretary of state retained final authority to approve or reject it, and the opinion did not decide substantive sufficiency.
Did Missouri approve the form of Jamie Howard's initiative petition 2026-064?
Yes. The attorney general approved petition 2026-064 as to form, but the secretary of state retained final authority to approve or reject it, and the opinion did not decide substantive sufficiency.
Did Missouri approve the form of Jamie Howard's initiative petition 2026-063?
Yes. The attorney general approved petition 2026-063 as to form, but the secretary of state retained final authority to approve or reject it, and the opinion did not decide substantive sufficiency.
Did Missouri approve the form of Jamie Howard's initiative petition 2026-062?
Yes. The attorney general approved petition 2026-062 as to form, but the secretary of state retained final authority to approve or reject it, and the opinion did not decide substantive sufficiency.
Did Missouri approve the form of Jamie Howard's initiative petition 2026-061?
Yes. The attorney general approved petition 2026-061 as to form, but the secretary of state retained final authority to approve or reject it, and the opinion did not decide substantive sufficiency.
Did Missouri approve the form of Jamie Howard's initiative petition 2026-060?
Yes. The attorney general approved petition 2026-060 as to form, but the secretary of state retained final authority to approve or reject it, and the opinion did not decide substantive sufficiency.
Did Missouri approve the form of Jamie Howard's initiative petition 2026-059?
Yes. The attorney general approved petition 2026-059 as to form, but the secretary of state retained final authority to approve or reject it, and the opinion did not decide substantive sufficiency.
Did Missouri approve the form of Jamie Howard's initiative petition 2026-058?
Yes. The attorney general approved petition 2026-058 as to form, but the secretary of state retained final authority to approve or reject it, and the opinion did not decide substantive sufficiency.
Did Missouri approve the form of Jamie Howard's initiative petition 2026-057?
Yes. The attorney general approved petition 2026-057 as to form, but the secretary of state retained final authority to approve or reject it, and the opinion did not decide substantive sufficiency.
Why did Missouri reject Jamie Howard's initiative petition 2026-051?
The attorney general rejected the petition because its signature sheet did not correctly address the current secretary of state. The opinion did not review whether the petition had additional defects.
Why did Missouri reject Jamie Howard's initiative petition 2026-050?
The attorney general rejected the petition because its signature sheet did not correctly address the current secretary of state. The opinion did not review whether the petition had additional defects.
Why did Missouri reject Jamie Howard's initiative petition 2026-049?
The attorney general rejected the petition because its signature sheet did not correctly address the current secretary of state. The opinion did not review whether the petition had additional defects.
Did Missouri approve the form of Jamie Howard's initiative petition 2026-48?
Yes. The attorney general approved petition 2026-48 as to form, but the secretary of state retained final authority to approve or reject it, and the opinion did not decide substantive sufficiency.
Did Missouri approve the form of Richard von Glahn's initiative petition 2026-47?
Yes. The attorney general approved petition 2026-47 as to form, but the secretary of state retained final authority to approve or reject it, and the opinion did not decide substantive sufficiency.
Did Missouri approve the form of Jamie Howard's initiative petition 2026-46?
Yes. The attorney general approved petition 2026-46 as to form, but the secretary of state retained final authority to approve or reject it, and the opinion did not decide substantive sufficiency.
Did Missouri approve the form of Jamie Howard's initiative petition 2026-45?
Yes. The attorney general approved petition 2026-45 as to form, but the secretary of state retained final authority to approve or reject it, and the opinion did not decide substantive sufficiency.
Did Missouri approve the form of Jamie Howard's initiative petition 2026-44?
Yes. The attorney general approved petition 2026-44 as to form, but the secretary of state retained final authority to approve or reject it, and the opinion did not decide substantive sufficiency.
Did Missouri approve the form of Terrence Wise's initiative petition 2026-43?
Yes. The attorney general approved petition 2026-43 as to form, but the secretary of state retained final authority to approve or reject it, and the opinion did not decide substantive sufficiency.
Did Missouri approve the form of Terrence Wise's initiative petition 2026-42?
Yes. The attorney general approved petition 2026-42 as to form, but the secretary of state retained final authority to approve or reject it, and the opinion did not decide substantive sufficiency.
Did Missouri approve the form of Terrence Wise's initiative petition 2026-41?
Yes. The attorney general approved petition 2026-41 as to form, but the secretary of state retained final authority to approve or reject it, and the opinion did not decide substantive sufficiency.
Did Missouri approve the form of Terrence Wise's initiative petition 2026-40?
Yes. The attorney general approved petition 2026-40 as to form, but the secretary of state retained final authority to approve or reject it, and the opinion did not decide substantive sufficiency.
Did Missouri approve the form of Terrence Wise's initiative petition to amend Article VI?
Yes, as to form only. The attorney general approved the form of Terrence Wise's petition 2026-039 to amend Article VI, but the Secretary of State keeps final authority to approve or reject it.
Did Missouri approve the summary statement for applying dealership rules to manufacturer order locations and ending a direct-sales exemption?
Yes. The attorney general approved the proposed summary statement's legal content and form; it described dealership status for manufacturer order locations and removal of a direct-sales exemption.
Did Missouri approve the summary statement for treating manufacturer order locations as motor vehicle dealerships?
Yes. The attorney general approved the proposed summary statement's legal content and form; it described applying dealership franchise laws to manufacturer locations that market, process, or take…
Did Missouri approve the summary statement for Jamie Howard's initiative and referendum protections proposal?
Yes. The attorney general approved the proposed summary statement's legal content and form; it addressed initiative and referendum protections, supermajority votes, election timing, ballot language,…
Did Missouri approve the fiscal note summary for Bradley Ketcher's initiative petition 2026-038?
Yes. The attorney general approved the summary's legal content and form; it estimated up to $473,665 in annual income and corporate tax losses and an unknown sales-tax impact if service departments closed.
Did Missouri approve the fiscal note summary for Bradley Ketcher's initiative petition 2026-037?
Yes. The attorney general approved the summary's legal content and form; it estimated up to $473,665 in annual income and corporate tax losses and an unknown sales-tax impact if service departments closed.
Did Missouri approve the fiscal note summary for Jamie Howard's initiative petition 2026-036?
Yes. The attorney general approved the fiscal note summary's legal content and form; it estimated no state or local government costs or savings, and the review did not assess that estimate's…
Did Missouri approve the form of Bradley Ketcher's initiative petition 2026-038?
Yes. The attorney general approved petition 2026-038 as to form, but the secretary of state retained final authority to approve or reject it, and the opinion did not decide substantive sufficiency.
Did Missouri approve the form of Bradley Ketcher's initiative petition 2026-037?
Yes. The attorney general approved petition 2026-037 as to form, but the secretary of state retained final authority to approve or reject it, and the opinion did not decide substantive sufficiency.
Did Missouri approve the form of Jamie Howard's initiative petition 2026-036?
Yes. The attorney general approved petition 2026-036 as to form, but the secretary of state retained final authority to approve or reject it, and the opinion did not decide substantive sufficiency.
Did Missouri approve the summary for a proposal on officeholding, legislative conflicts, initiative rules, and foreign campaign funds?
Yes. The attorney general approved the proposed summary statement's legal content and form; the proposal combined officeholding restrictions, legislative conflict rules, initiative-process changes,…
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Attorney general opinions in Missouri are written by the Missouri Attorney General's office in response to questions from state agencies, legislators, and prosecutors. They are not binding like court decisions, but courts and agencies treat them as persuasive guidance on how state law applies. Every opinion above has a plain-English question and short answer, plus a link to the full original text.