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MO HJR53

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/10/2012

Primary Sponsor

Myron Neth

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Submits to Missouri voters a constitutional amendment to modify term limits for the state General Assembly at the 2012 general election or a special election called by the governor

  • Repeals and replaces Section 8 of Article III of the Missouri Constitution relating to legislative term limits

  • Increases the total service limit in either the House or Senate from 8 years to 16 years, while maintaining a 16-year maximum combined service in both houses

  • Excludes from term limit calculations any service prior to December 3, 1992, and partial-term service of less than one year for representatives or two years for senators

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment allowing a person to serve any proportion of the 16-year limit between the House of Representatives and the Senate

Last Action

Referred: Elections (H)

3/8/2012

Committee Referrals

Elections3/8/2012

Full Bill Text

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