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MO HJR35

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/3/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Submits a constitutional amendment to Missouri voters at the general election on Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2012, or at a special election called by the governor
  • Adds section 13(a) to Article III of the Missouri Constitution
  • Declares that any state senator or representative who leaves Missouri during a legislative session to avoid an official duty or vote shall have their office deemed vacated
  • Requires voter approval for the amendment to take effect

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

Referred: General Laws (H)

4/12/2011

Committee Referrals

General Laws4/12/2011

Full Bill Text

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