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MO HJR5

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Craig Redmon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the term limit for service in any single house of the Missouri General Assembly from 8 years to 16 years
  • Establishes a combined maximum of 16 years total service across both the House and Senate
  • Prohibits candidates from running for either chamber if term limits would prevent them from completing a full term
  • Excludes from the term limit calculation any service prior to December 3, 1992, or partial terms of less than one year (House) or two years (Senate) when filling a vacancy
  • Requires voter approval through a ballot measure at the November 2016 general election or a special election called by the governor

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment allowing a member of the General Assembly to serve the 16-year maximum in any proportion in either chamber as long as he or she serves no more than 16 years total

Last Action

Action Postponed (H)

5/6/2015

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on General Laws2/24/2015
Emerging Issues2/12/2015

Full Bill Text

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