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MO SJR67
Joint Resolution
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Cindy O'Laughlin
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to change leadership of Missouri's Department of Transportation from the Highways and Transportation Commission to a governor-appointed director confirmed by the Senate
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Reduces the commission's role from running the department to serving as an advisory body to the governor on transportation matters
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Requires the amendment be submitted to voters at the November 2026 general election or a special election called by the governor
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Maintains the commission's authority over the state highway system, aviation, railroads, mass transportation, ports, and waterborne commerce
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Preserves existing requirements that no more than half of commission members be from the same political party and that employees (other than the director) be selected without regard to political affiliation
Legislative Description
Provides that the Director of the Department of Transportation shall be appointed by the Governor
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
1/27/2026