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MO HJR41

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2014

Primary Sponsor

Myron Neth

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 8 of Article III of the Missouri Constitution regarding term limits for the General Assembly
  • Changes the term limit from eight years total in one house to sixteen years total, with no more than sixteen years total across both houses combined
  • Adds a new restriction prohibiting candidates from running for either house if they cannot complete a full term before reaching the sixteen-year term limit
  • Service prior to December 3, 1992, and incomplete terms (less than one year for representatives, less than two years for senators) do not count toward the term limit
  • Submits the amendment to Missouri voters at the next general election in November 2014 or at a special election called by the governor

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment allowing a member of the General Assembly to serve the 16-year maximum in any proportion in either chamber as long as he or she serves no more than 16 years total

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

2/25/2014

Committee Referrals

General Laws1/16/2014

Full Bill Text

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