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John Billman
Coverage of John Billman in the Nexus archive.
- Missouri proposal would create nation’s toughest standard for citizen-led constitutional amendments
Missouri's proposed Amendment 4 would require citizen-initiated constitutional amendments to pass in all eight congressional districts instead of a simple statewide majority, making it the nation's highest standard. Opponents argue it would severely limit direct democracy, while lawmakers claim it ensures proper vetting of initiatives.