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MO HJR10
Joint Resolution
Status
1/7/2015
Primary Sponsor
Eric Burlison
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AI Summary
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Removes members of the General Assembly from the Missouri Citizens' Commission on Compensation for Elected Officials' jurisdiction, which currently sets pay for elected state officials and judges
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Creates a separate compensation review process for legislators beginning in 2017, with the commission filing a compensation schedule every two years by December 1st
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Requires voter approval for any General Assembly pay changes: the commission proposes compensation, the legislature can disapprove by majority vote, and if not disapproved, the schedule goes on the ballot at the next general election
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Mandates at least four public hearings at different geographic locations within the state during the four months before filing any compensation schedule
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Would be submitted to Missouri voters at the November 2016 general election or a special election called by the governor
Legislative Description
Proposes a constitutional amendment that modifies compensation for members of the general assembly
Last Action
Referred: Elections(H)
5/15/2015