MO SJR30

Submitted to Missouri voters on November 2014 as a constitutional amendment repealing and replacing Sections 4, 10, and 51 of Article IV concerning gubernatorial appointments.

Requires the governor to issue a writ of election within thirty days to fill lieutenant governor vacancies, with the election held at the next general election.

Allows the governor to appoint acting or temporary department heads without senate approval, but requires senate approval for permanent department head appointments.

Extends the timeline for senate confirmation of appointees from thirty to forty-five days after the senate convenes in regular or special session.

Grants the lieutenant governor power to make appointments to administrative boards and commissions if no nominee is selected within ninety days of a vacancy or expiration of term, subject to senate approval.