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MO SJR13
Joint Resolution
Status
1/17/2013
Primary Sponsor
Maria Chappelle-Nadal
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AI Summary
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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
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Replaces repealed sections with a single new section 30 providing that St. Louis city shall become part of St. Louis County and exist as a city within the county in the same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
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Eliminates previous constitutional provisions that allowed city and county residents to vote on consolidation plans prepared by a 19-member board of freeholders
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Removes existing provisions recognizing St. Louis city as both a city and county with dual governance structures and separate charter amendment procedures
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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