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MO HJR63

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/16/2014

Primary Sponsor

Donna Lichtenegger

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces sections 2, 8, and 11 of article III of the Missouri Constitution relating to term limits and elections for the General Assembly

  • Extends House of Representatives term limits from 8 years in one house to 12 years, and from 16 years total in both houses to 24 years total, for members elected after November 1, 2016

  • Maintains the original 8-year single house and 16-year combined limits for members elected on or before November 1, 2016

  • Changes House of Representatives elections to occur every four years beginning in 2016, instead of at each general election

  • Submits the proposed amendments to Missouri voters for approval at the general election in November 2014 or at a special election called by the governor

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment changing the term limits for members of the General Assembly

Last Action

Motion to Do Pass Failed (H) - HCS

4/17/2014

Committee Referrals

General Laws2/5/2014

Full Bill Text

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