State ex rel. These requirements apply to initiative propositions both before and after approval by the voters. Therefore, the circuit court had jurisdiction of the Association's lawsuit. On the merits, the Association argues that Proposition A does not have one subject which is expressed clearly in the title, in violation of article III, section 50, of the Constitution. The Association asserts that Proposition A contains multiple subjects.
Section B prohibits baiting or fighting animals, which includes cockfighting.
Section 578.173 RSMo Supp. Section C prohibits bear wrestling, which is fighting between a human and a bear. The Association claims that bear wrestling is a different subject from cockfighting and other forms of animal baiting and fighting, which occur among only non-human participants. An initiative has one subject if all of its provisions are properly connected with a central purpose. A measure may encompass one subject, and yet effect several changes and incidents, if all are germane to its one controlling purpose.