MO SJR2

Proposes a constitutional amendment for the November 2016 ballot to overhaul Missouri's legislative redistricting process for both the 163-member House and 34-member Senate

Creates bipartisan redistricting commissions appointed by the governor from nominees submitted by each major party's congressional district committees (House) or state committees (Senate), with commissioners prohibited from being current legislators or legislative employees

Requires redistricting commissions to hold at least three public hearings, comply with open meetings and public records laws, and file tentative plans at least 48 hours before votes, with final plans requiring 70% approval (House) or 7 of 10 members (Senate)

Extends the disqualification period for commissioners from holding legislative office from 4 years to 10 years following appointment, and eliminates the backup provision allowing appellate court judges to draw maps if commissions fail

Specifies that if a commission fails to file a final plan within six months, it is discharged and a new commission must be appointed, rather than transferring authority to a judicial commission