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Missouri voters could be asked to sign an initiative petition changing how future initiatives are considered in the state. Missouri allows groups and citizens to get questions on statewide ballots through the initiative petition system. Steps include getting a certain number of registered voters to sign petitions.
Missouri legislators are considering a measure that would require a greater showing of public support before questions are placed on a ballot. Democratic Sen. Joan Bray told a Senate committee Monday that there should be demonstrated support for a ballot petition before state officials spend time and taxpayer money approving it.
A proposal for the 2010 ballot would give Missourians the choice of voting early in future elections. Missouri voters now may cast absentee ballots only if they swear they cannot vote on Election Day. An initiative approved for circulation by the secretary of state’s office would create a 17-day, early voting period before elections with no excuses needed.