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MO HJR93

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/8/2016

Primary Sponsor

Caleb Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to create a 15-member "Downsizing State Government Commission" to identify cost savings and improve government efficiency across taxing jurisdictions, municipalities, counties, school districts, and state agencies

  • Commission members appointed for four-year terms: 5 by the governor (no more than 3 from one party), 3 by senate president pro tem, 2 by senate minority leader, 3 by house speaker, and 2 by house minority floor leader

  • Geographic distribution required: no more than 3 members from the same congressional district, and every congressional district must have at least one representative

  • Commission must meet monthly, hold at least 2 meetings in each congressional district during its term, and deliver a detailed cost-savings plan to the General Assembly within 2 years of appointment

  • Commission disbands upon legislative adoption of its plan or after 4 years, whichever comes first, then reforms within 60 days after each decennial census population report

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing a downsizing state government commission

Last Action

Public Hearing Scheduled, Bill not Heard (H)

3/7/2016

Committee Referrals

Emerging Issues2/10/2016

Full Bill Text

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