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MO SJR10
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Submits to Missouri voters a constitutional amendment to reduce House of Representatives members from 163 to 103, effective beginning the 102nd General Assembly.
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Establishes a reapportionment commission process where congressional district committees nominate two members from each party, and the governor appoints one from each list to create new districts.
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Requires the commission to divide state population by 103 (beginning with 102nd Assembly) to determine district population sizes, with districts composed of contiguous, compact territory.
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Mandates commission file a tentative apportionment plan within five months and final plan within six months, requiring approval by at least seven-tenths of commission members.
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Provides that if the commission fails to file within six months, the state Supreme Court appoints a six-member appellate judge commission to complete reapportionment within 90 days.
Legislative Description
Lowers the number of State Representatives from 163 to 103
Last Action
Motion to Do Pass - FAILED - H Downsizing State Government Committee
4/28/2011