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MO SJR41

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/24/2016

Primary Sponsor

Eric Schmitt

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit county executives in charter counties to two 4-year terms (maximum 8 years in office)

  • Applies to Missouri's charter counties: Jackson, St. Charles, St. Louis, and Jefferson Counties

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

  • Amends Section 18(b) of Article VI of the Missouri Constitution, which governs charter county government structure

  • Requires county charters to include the term limit provision regardless of other charter specifications

Legislative Description

Prohibits any person from serving more than two 4-year terms as county executive in Jackson, St. Charles, St. Louis, and Jefferson Counties

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee

3/3/2016

Committee Referrals

Financial And Governmental Organizations And Elections3/3/2016

Full Bill Text

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