Missouri Constitution

Adopted by Constitutional Convention September 29, 1944

Ratified by vote of the People February 27, 1945

Became effective upon Admission March 30, 1945

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Article XI. Corporations

Corporations subject to eminent domain--trial by jury

Cumulative voting authorized unless alternate method provided by law --exceptions

Consideration for corporate stock and debts--fictitious issues --antecedent debts--increases of stock or bonds--issuance of preferred stock

Limitation of liability of stockholders

Railroads


Public highways--common carriers--regulations

Consolidation of domestic with foreign railroad corporations --jurisdiction of Missouri courts--notice of consolidation

Local consent for street railroads

Prohibition of discrimination, favoritism and preferences

Banks


Exclusion of state from banking

Article XII. Amending The Constitution

Limitation on revision and amendment

Proposal of amendments by general assembly

Submission of amendments proposed by general assembly or by the initiative

Referendum on constitutional convention--qualifications of delegates --selection of nominees for district delegates and delegates-at-large --election procedure

Convention of delegates--quarters--oath--compensation--quorum--vote required--organization, employees, printing--public sessions--rules --vacancies

Submission of proposal adopted by convention--time of election --effective date

Schedule


Supersession of prior constitutional provisions

Effect on existing laws

Effect on existing terms of office

Effect on certain existing courts

Effect on existing rights, claims

Reimbursement for expenses of constitutional election

Article XIII. Public Employees

Medical benefits may be authorized for state officers, employees and their dependents

Medical benefits may be authorized for political subdivision officers, employees and their dependents

Compensation of state elected officials, general assembly members and judges to be set by Missouri Citizens Commission on Compensation --members qualifications, terms, removal, vacancies, duties --procedure