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MO HJR4

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2013

Primary Sponsor

Myron Neth

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Submits to Missouri voters a constitutional amendment to repeal and replace Section 8 of Article III regarding term limits for the General Assembly
  • Changes the term limit from eight years total in one house to sixteen years total in any proportion between either chamber, provided the total does not exceed sixteen years
  • Excludes service prior to December 3, 1992, and excludes service of less than one year for representatives or two years for senators when filling another member's term from the calculation
  • Prohibits individuals from running for General Assembly if they cannot complete a full term before hitting the sixteen-year limit
  • Directs the ballot title to read: "Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to allow a member of the General Assembly to serve the sixteen year maximum in any proportion in either chamber as long as he or she serves no more than sixteen years total?"

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment allowing a member of the General Assembly to serve the 16-year maximum in any proportion in either chamber as long as he or she serves no more than 16 years total

Last Action

Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 12:00 p.m., Senate Lounge

4/29/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions, and Ethics3/28/2013
Fiscal Review3/5/2013
Rules2/13/2013
Elections1/17/2013

Full Bill Text

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