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MO HJR87
Joint Resolution
Status
3/22/2012
Primary Sponsor
John McCaherty
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AI Summary
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Reduces Missouri House of Representatives from 163 members to 101 members beginning with the 98th General Assembly.
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Changes House reapportionment process to require commissioners to be former members of the general assembly, rather than allowing any eligible nominees.
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Modifies Senate reapportionment requirements to restrict multi-district counties to no more than two districts and requires Senate commissioners to also be former members of the general assembly.
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Increases House member compensation proportionally based on the compensation budget from the 97th General Assembly to account for the reduced number of representatives.
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Requires voter approval at the November 2012 general election or special election called by the governor to implement these constitutional changes.
Legislative Description
Proposes a constitutional amendment reducing the number of members of the House of Representatives from 163 to 101
Last Action
Referred: Elections (H)
4/4/2012