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MO SJR3

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Maria Chappelle-Nadal

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the City of St. Louis to become part of St. Louis County and exist as a city within the county like any other St. Louis County municipality

  • Repeals seven existing constitutional sections (30(a), 30(b), 31, 32(a), 32(b), 32(c), and 33 of Article VI) that currently govern the city-county relationship and consolidation processes

  • Eliminates the current board of freeholders process that allows voters to petition for city-county consolidation or reorganization through a 19-member appointed board

  • Removes St. Louis City's unique constitutional status as both an independent city and county, which has existed since 1876

  • Would be submitted to Missouri voters at the November 2016 general election or a special election called by the governor

Legislative Description

Makes St. Louis city a part of St. Louis county

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government Committee

2/5/2015

Committee Referrals

Jobs, Economic Development And Local Government2/5/2015

Full Bill Text

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