Every two years, Missourians head to the polls to elect their representatives and vote on consequential issues. Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) members across the state have a strong tradition of showing up to vote, making informed decisions and advocating for member-adopted policies to become law. Based on these grassroots policies, MOFB encourages members to vote no on Amendment 6 and yes on Amendment 3.
Amendment 6 would change Missouri’s system of representative democracy by restricting the Legislature’s ability to modify laws or constitutional amendments adopted through the initiative petition process. It would prohibit the Legislature from changing a citizen-initiated law or constitutional amendment unless 80% of both the Missouri House and Senate approve the change. That is an unreasonably high threshold.
Missouri has seen heavily funded campaigns from across the nation and, in some cases, outside the country, use our initiative petition process to change the constitution in ways that directly benefit them. Amendment 6 would further limit the Legislature’s ability to address these changes and keep our laws responsive to the needs of Missourians.
Missouri’s General Assembly is responsible for writing and updating our laws. Legislators are elected from communities across the state and are accountable to the people they represent. They can hear from constituents, study the consequences of legislation and make changes when a law has negative consequences.
Amendment 6 would make that process much more difficult. As new information becomes available, circumstances change and unintended consequences can emerge. Policies that seemed like good ideas when voters approved them may create problems or require modifications months or years later.
Amendment 6 would make the lawmaking process less flexible and less responsive to Missourians. For the sake of Missouri’s future, MOFB urges voters to reject Amendment 6.
Amendment 3 also presents an important decision. It would repeal the abortion provisions approved by voters in 2024 and replace them with new constitutional provisions that restrict abortion, with exceptions for medical emergencies and fetal anomalies, and in specified exceptions through 12 weeks of pregnancy. It would also require parental consent for minors’ abortions and prohibit gender-transition procedures for minors.
The Nov. 3 election may not receive the same attention as a presidential election, but decisions on these amendments could affect Missouri for years to come.
Before Election Day, make a plan to vote. Talk with your family, neighbors and friends about the importance of this election, and make sure your voice is heard. Early voting is underway, and many Missourians will head to the polls on Nov. 3. Take this opportunity to make your voice heard.
MOFB encourages voters to vote no on Amendment 6 and yes on Amendment 3.
