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MO HJR41

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/26/2015

Primary Sponsor

Caleb Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a 15-member "Downsizing State Government Commission" to identify cost savings and improve government efficiency, with members appointed for 4-year terms by the governor (5), legislative leaders from both chambers and parties (10)

  • Requires geographic diversity with no more than 3 members from the same congressional district and at least one member representing each congressional district

  • Commission must meet monthly, hold at least 2 meetings in each congressional district during its term, and deliver a detailed cost-savings plan to the General Assembly within 2 years of appointment

  • Reviews taxing jurisdictions, local municipal governments, county governments, school districts, and state agencies for efficiency improvements

  • Commission disbands when the General Assembly adopts its plan or after 4 years, whichever comes first, and reforms after each decennial census

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing a downsizing state government commission

Last Action

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 5 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 0

5/4/2015

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Review4/29/2015
Select Committee on General Laws4/2/2015
Emerging Issues3/11/2015

Full Bill Text

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