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MO HJR2

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/9/2013

Primary Sponsor

Linda Black

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces Missouri House of Representatives from 163 members to 120 members beginning with the 102nd General Assembly (2023)

  • Increases Missouri State Senate from 34 members to 40 members beginning with the 102nd General Assembly (2023)

  • Requires reapportionment commissions to reapportion legislative districts according to the new member counts during the next decennial census

  • Submits the amendment to Missouri voters at the November 2013 general election for approval or rejection

  • Changes gender-neutral language in the constitution by replacing "chairman" with "chair" for reapportionment commission leadership positions

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment reducing the number of members of the Missouri House of Representatives from 163 to 120 and increasing the number of members of the Missouri Senate from 34 to 40 beginning in 2023

Last Action

Referred: Elections(H)

2/20/2013

Committee Referrals

Elections2/20/2013

Full Bill Text

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