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MO HJR100

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Robert Ross

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article XIII, Section 3 of the Missouri Constitution to be submitted to voters at the November 2016 general election or a special election called by the governor

  • Adds language making compensation schedules set by the Missouri Citizens' Commission on Compensation for Elected Officials "subject to appropriations" before taking effect

  • Covers compensation (salary, mileage allowances, per diem expenses) for elected state officials, members of the general assembly, and judges (except municipal judges)

  • Maintains the existing commission structure with members selected randomly from congressional districts by the Secretary of State, one retired judge appointed by the Supreme Court, and 12 members appointed by the governor with Senate consent

  • Retains requirement that commission hold at least four public hearings at different locations before filing compensation schedules, which take effect unless disapproved by two-thirds vote of the general assembly

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow the Missouri Citizens' Commission on Compensation for Elected Officials schedule of compensation to be subject to appropriations

Last Action

Referred: Government Oversight and Accountability(H)

5/13/2016

Committee Referrals

Government Oversight and Accountability5/13/2016

Full Bill Text

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