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MO SJR23
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/28/2013
Primary Sponsor
Mike Cunningham
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AI Summary
- Submits to Missouri voters a constitutional amendment to be voted on at the general election on Tuesday following the first Monday in November, 2014, or at a special election called by the governor
- Removes the lieutenant governor's role as ex officio president of the senate, effective with the first regular session of the 99th General Assembly
- Transfers all duties and authorities of the lieutenant governor regarding the senate to the president pro tempore of the senate
- Eliminates the lieutenant governor's power to cast tie-breaking votes in the senate and on joint votes of both houses, with neither the president pro tempore nor lieutenant governor casting deciding votes in case of equal division
- Maintains the lieutenant governor position with the same qualifications as the governor, but reduces the office's legislative responsibilities
Legislative Description
Removes duties of the Lieutenant Governor regarding the Missouri Senate
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee
3/28/2013
Committee Referrals
Financial And Governmental Organizations And Elections3/28/2013
Full Bill Text
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