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MO HJR7

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/13/2011

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 November 2012 general election or special election called by the governor for voter approval or rejection

  • Reduces House of Representatives membership from 163 members to 103 members beginning with the 98th General Assembly

  • Maintains current reapportionment procedures but adjusts district calculations to divide state population by 103 instead of 163 starting with 98th General Assembly

  • Updates gender-neutral language in reapportionment commission procedures, changing "chairman" to "chair"

  • House continues operating with 163 members until 98th General Assembly convenes, at which point membership transitions to 103 members under new apportionment standards

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment reducing the number of members of the House of Representatives from 163 to 103 beginning with the 98th General Assembly

Last Action

Referred: Downsizing State Government (H)

2/10/2011

Committee Referrals

Downsizing State Government2/10/2011

Full Bill Text

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