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MO HCR40
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
Lynn Morris
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AI Summary
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Missouri applies to Congress under Article V of the U.S. Constitution for a convention of states limited to proposing a congressional term limits amendment
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Proposed amendment limits U.S. Representatives to 6 terms (12 years) and U.S. Senators to 2 terms (12 years)
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Partial terms filling vacancies count toward limits only if serving more than 1 year (House) or 3 years (Senate)
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Terms served before ratification would not count toward the limits; amendment requires ratification by three-fourths of states within 7 years
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Resolution urges Missouri's Congressional delegation to support the amendment and directs copies be sent to Congress and all state legislatures
Legislative Description
Applies to Congress for a calling of a convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution which place term limits on members of Congress
Last Action
Public Hearing Scheduled, Bill not Heard (H)
4/8/2015