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MO SJR106
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nick Schroer
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AI Summary
- Submits a constitutional amendment to Missouri voters at the November 2026 general election to restructure governance of the Department of Transportation
- Replaces the Highways and Transportation Commission's governing authority with a director appointed by the governor with senate confirmation
- Converts the Highways and Transportation Commission from a decision-making body to an optional advisory body that the General Assembly may establish or abolish by law
- Transfers all existing powers and duties of the Highways and Transportation Commission to the Department of Transportation, including authority over highways, aviation, railroads, mass transportation, ports, and waterborne commerce
- Requires that state road fund expenditures be appropriated by the General Assembly rather than standing appropriated without legislative action as under current law
Legislative Description
Transfers authority over the state highway system to the Department of Transportation
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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