Rep. Kevin Wilson is once again proposing legislation to better define what 4/7th’s means in an election. The obvious need for clarification stems from the 2007 vote in Neosho where 57.11% of voters supported a ballot issue for various road improvements. 4/7th’s is 57.14%.
The consent bill being proposed by Wilson defines current fractional requirements down to 4 decimals – 4/7=57.1429% and 2/3=66.6667%.
This will be the 3rd attempt Wilson has made on the bill. Previous attempts have failed to be passed out of the House. Based on the issues that have arisen in Neosho (and could arise anywhere else in Missouri), I am a little confused on why our legislature hasn’t been more proactive in fixing this problem. Perhaps some (Wilson excluded) have forgotten why they are sent to Jefferson City.
If it’s broke, fix it!
A hearing on the bill will be held Wednesday before the House’s general laws committee. Wilson said the measure meets the criteria of a consent bill, as it isn’t controversial, doesn’t have a penalty provision and doesn’t cost the state anything.
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