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MO HJR33

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/28/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Submits to Missouri voters a proposed amendment to Article III of the Missouri Constitution for approval at the general election on Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2012, or at a special election called by the governor

  • Adds new Section 13(a) to Article III providing that if any state senator or representative leaves Missouri during a legislative session for the purpose of avoiding an official duty or vote, that member's office shall be deemed vacated

  • Introduced by Representative Crawford and 22 co-sponsors including members from both parties

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring any office of a senator or representative to be deemed vacated if the member removes himself or herself from the state during session to avoid an official vote

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

3/15/2011

Committee Referrals

Elections3/3/2011

Full Bill Text

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