Missouri bill shifts court power to officials, reignites debate over judicial power

Missouri House passes several bills

Dale Wright, Missouri State Representative Submitted photo MO HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE, DALE WRIGHT CAPITOL REPORT With just over a month remaining in the 2025 legislative session, the Missouri House of Representatives has passed more than two dozen bills. Here’s a look at some of the bills passed this past week: Legalizing and Regulating Video Lottery Terminals The Missouri House passed HB 970, which legalizes and regulates video lottery terminals …

Missouri bill shifts court power to officials, reignites debate over judicial power

Missouri lawmakers approved a bill that changes how courts can review and revise ballot language for statewide measures. Supporters say it returns power to elected officials, while critics argue it weakens judicial oversight and voter protections. The legislation sets stricter deadlines for legal challenges, allows the secretary of state to submit revised language and gives courts the ability to write final summaries only if earlier drafts are r…

MO lawmakers pass bill targeting judges' ability to block laws, rewrite ballot language

The bill, which was sent to the governor, weakens the ability of the state judiciary to block laws or rewrite misleading ballot language.

Missouri legislature passes bill limiting court involvement with ballot language

The legislation also gives the attorney general the ability to appeal preliminary injunctions on ongoing cases.