Missouri Ass'n of Club Executives, Inc. v. State

RONNIE L. WHITE, Judge.

I. Introduction

The Missouri Association of Club Executives, Inc. (MACE) challenged the constitutionality of House Bill 972 (HB 972) on multiple grounds. The circuit court granted judgment in MACE’s favor, and the state appealed. This Court has exclusive jurisdiction pursuant to article V, section 3, of the Missouri Constitution. The Court holds that HB 972 violates article III, section 21, prohibiting changes in original purpose. The judgment of the circuit court is affirmed.

II. Legislative and Procedural History

When HB 972 was first introduced on April 1, 2005, its…