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MO HJR34

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Submits to Missouri voters at the 2012 general election (or special election) a proposed amendment to Article III, Section 8 of the Missouri Constitution

  • Repeals existing term limits of 8 years in any one house and 16 years total in both houses

  • Establishes new term limits for legislators elected after November 1, 2008: maximum 12 years in any one house and 24 years total in both houses

  • Maintains previous 8-year single house and 16-year combined limit for legislators elected on or before November 1, 2008

  • Service of less than one year (House) or two years (Senate) to complete another member's term does not count toward term limits

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting anyone elected to the General Assembly after November 1, 2008, from serving more than 12 years in any one house nor more than 24 years total in both houses

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

4/19/2011

Committee Referrals

Elections4/12/2011

Full Bill Text

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