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MO SJR13

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Maria Chappelle-Nadal

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Submits to Missouri voters a constitutional amendment to repeal sections 30(a), 30(b), 31, 32(a), 32(b), 32(c), and 33 of Article VI of the Missouri Constitution relating to St. Louis city and county

  • Replaces repealed sections with a single new section 30 providing that St. Louis city shall become part of St. Louis County and exist as a city within the county in the same manner as any other city in the county

  • Eliminates previous constitutional provisions that allowed city and county residents to vote on consolidation plans prepared by a 19-member board of freeholders

  • Removes existing provisions recognizing St. Louis city as both a city and county with dual governance structures and separate charter amendment procedures

  • Scheduled for voter approval at the general election on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2014, or at a special election called by the governor

Legislative Description

Makes St. Louis city a part of St. Louis county

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government Committee

2/12/2013

Committee Referrals

Jobs, Economic Development And Local Government2/12/2013

Full Bill Text

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