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MO HJR29
Joint Resolution
Status
1/15/2015
Primary Sponsor
Jay Houghton
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AI Summary
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Creates a new elected position of Secretary of Agriculture with the same qualifications as the governor, to be elected for four-year terms beginning with the 2018 general election
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Removes the Department of Agriculture from the list of executive departments and reduces the maximum number of departments from fifteen to fourteen
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Adds the Secretary of Agriculture to the gubernatorial line of succession, positioned after the state auditor and before the state treasurer
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Includes the Secretary of Agriculture on the disability board that determines whether a governor is unable to discharge duties
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Requires voter approval at the November 2016 general election or a special election called by the governor
Legislative Description
Proposes a constitutional amendment establishing the elected office of the Secretary of Agriculture and eliminates the Department of Agriculture as an executive department
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
2/17/2015