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MO SJR21

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/20/2013

Primary Sponsor

Paul LeVota

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Submitted to Missouri voters at the November 2014 general election to repeal and replace Section 29 of Article IV of the Missouri Constitution

  • Replaces the Highways and Transportation Commission with a Director of Transportation appointed by the governor with senate confirmation

  • Removes the requirement that no more than one-half of commission members be from the same political party

  • Director maintains authority over the state highway system, aviation, railroads, mass transportation, ports, waterborne commerce, and authority to limit access to transportation facilities for public safety

  • Existing commission members continue to serve until a director is appointed and confirmed by the senate

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment to replace the Highways and Transportation Commission with a Director of Transportation

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

3/13/2013

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Infrastructure3/13/2013

Full Bill Text

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