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MO SJR7

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/5/2011

Primary Sponsor

Jim Lembke

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 17 of Article IV of the Missouri Constitution relating to statewide elected officials' term limits
  • Restricts governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, state auditor, and treasurer to a maximum of two elected terms
  • Prevents anyone who has served more than two years of a term (whether elected or acting in the position) from being elected to the same office more than once
  • Scheduled for voter approval at the November 2012 general election or at a special election called by the governor
  • Maintains existing provisions that statewide officers are appointed by the governor with senate advice and consent for all executive department heads

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment to create term limits for all statewide elected officials

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee

1/20/2011

Committee Referrals

General Laws1/20/2011

Full Bill Text

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