Article XII Sec. 1 Limitation on revision and amendment
Article XII Sec. 1 v2 SCHEDULE — Supersession of prior constitutional provisions
Article XII Sec. 2 SCHEDULE — Effect on existing laws
Article XII Sec. 2(a) Proposal of amendments by general assembly
Article XII Sec. 2(b) Submission of amendments proposed by general assembly or by the initiative
Article XII Sec. 3 SCHEDULE — Effect on existing terms of office
Article XII Sec. 3(a) Referendum on constitutional convention — qualifications of delegates — selection of nominees for district delegates and delegates-at-large — election procedure
Article XII Sec. 3(b) Convention of delegates — quarters — oath — compensation — quorum — vote required — organization, employees, printing — public sessions — rules — vacancies
Article XII Sec. 3(c) Submission of proposal adopted by convention — time of election — effective date
Article XII Sec. 4 SCHEDULE — Effect on certain existing courts
Article XII Sec. 5 SCHEDULE — Effect on existing rights, claims
Article XII Sec. 6 SCHEDULE — Reimbursement for expenses of constitutional election
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Terms Used In Missouri Constitution > Article XII - Amending the Constitution

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Chambers: A judge's office.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.