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MO HB1552

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jay Houghton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 1552 Summary

  • Requires gubernatorial appointments of executive department heads, administrative board members, and other public officials to be made "by and with the advice and consent of the senate" under Article IV, Section 51 of the Missouri Constitution.

  • Establishes a 120-day limit for acting department directors appointed by the governor during vacancies or absences, with the period tolling while the governor's nominee is pending senate confirmation.

  • After 120 days as acting director, authority expires and the governor cannot appoint another acting director; however, if the senate rejects the appointment, an acting director may serve an additional 30 days.

  • Requires acting directors serving longer than 30 days to receive compensation equal to that of the director position.

  • Submitted to voters as a referendum measure for the November 2014 general election, effective only upon voter approval and passage of a related constitutional amendment regarding gubernatorial appointment authority.

Legislative Description

Changes the laws regarding the gubernatorial appointment process for acting directors and the process for filling vacancies in certain state public offices

Last Action

Referred: Elections(H)

1/29/2014

Committee Referrals

Elections1/29/2014

Full Bill Text

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