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MO SJR4
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to shift impeachment trial authority from the Missouri Supreme Court to the Senate, effective January 1, 2017
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Requires senators to take an oath or affirmation to do justice according to law and evidence when sitting for impeachment trials
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Mandates that the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court preside when the Governor is being tried for impeachment
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Sets conviction threshold at two-thirds of all senators present, replacing the current five-sevenths requirement of the court or special commission
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Would be submitted to Missouri voters at the November 2016 general election or a special election called by the governor
Legislative Description
Requires the Senate, beginning January 1, 2017, to try all impeachments except for the impeachment of the Governor, which shall be tried by the Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
2/5/2015