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MO HJR20

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Michael Butler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to extend term limits for Missouri General Assembly members elected after November 1, 2016, from 8 years to 12 years per chamber and from 16 years to 24 years total across both chambers

  • Maintains existing term limits (8 years per house, 16 years total) for legislators elected on or before November 1, 2016

  • Excludes partial terms from counting toward limits: service of less than one year in the House or less than two years in the Senate when completing another person's term

  • Requires voter approval at the November 2016 general election or a special election called by the governor

  • Repeals and replaces Section 8 of Article III of the Missouri Constitution

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment allowing anyone elected to the General Assembly after November 1, 2016, to serve up to 12 years in any one house and up to 24 years total in the General Assembly

Last Action

Action Postponed (H)

5/6/2015

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on General Laws4/14/2015
Emerging Issues2/25/2015

Full Bill Text

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