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MO HJR121

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Myers

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the Missouri House of Representatives from 163 members to 103 members beginning with the 2030 decennial census

  • Establishes a "house independent bipartisan citizens commission" to handle redistricting, with members nominated by state and congressional district party committees and appointed by the governor

  • Sets redistricting criteria prioritizing equal population, Voting Rights Act compliance, contiguous/compact districts, preserving communities along county and municipal lines, and partisan fairness with a 15% limit on "wasted votes" disparity

  • Modifies term limits beginning January 1, 2032 to allow up to 16 years total service in both houses combined (eliminating the current 8-year limit per chamber)

  • Limits legislative leadership terms beginning January 1, 2032: House speaker/speaker pro tempore limited to 3 consecutive terms, Senate president pro tempore limited to 2 consecutive terms

Legislative Description

Modifies term limits for members of the general assembly and the number of members of the house of representatives

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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