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MO SJR19
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/22/2011
Primary Sponsor
Maria Chappelle-Nadal
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AI Summary
- Repeals existing constitutional sections 30(a), 30(b), 31, 32(a), 32(b), 32(c), and 33 of Article VI regarding St. Louis city and county governance
- Replaces repealed sections with a single new section providing that St. Louis city shall become part of St. Louis County and exist as a city within the county like any other city in the county
- Submitted to Missouri voters at the November 2012 general election or at a special election called by the governor
- Eliminates the previous constitutional framework that allowed city and county residents to consolidate governments through a board of freeholders and voter approval process
- Removes provisions for charter amendments, county officer protections, and retirement benefit guarantees that were in the repealed sections
Legislative Description
Makes St. Louis city a part of St. Louis county
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government Committee
2/24/2011
Committee Referrals
Jobs, Economic Development And Local Government2/24/2011
Full Bill Text
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