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What’s next as Missouri lawmakers move to repeal two voter-approved measures?

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri lawmakers passed legislation Wednesday in efforts to roll back parts of two voter-approved measures passed last year: One that enshrines abortion protections in the state constitution, and another that expands paid sick leave and raises the state’s minimum wage.

In November 2024, Missouri voters approved Amendment 3 – a constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion rights – and Proposition A – a statutory measure aimed at strengthening workforce protections for pay and sick leave.

Now, more than six months later, the Missouri legislature has approved a referendum seeking to repeal Amendment 3 and a house bill aimed at undoing key provisions of Proposition A.

The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.

(Story by Joey Schneider, ozarksfirst.com)

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