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MO SJR19

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/22/2011

Primary Sponsor

Maria Chappelle-Nadal

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

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  • Replaces repealed sections with a single new section providing that St. Louis city shall become part of St. Louis County and exist as a city within the county like any other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provisions for charter amendments, county officer protections, and retirement benefit guarantees that were in the repealed sections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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