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MO SJR99
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Proposed constitutional amendment to be submitted to Missouri voters at the November 2026 general election, modifying Article III sections 1, 21, 22, 23, and 39 relating to legislative powers
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Grants any Missouri citizen standing to sue the legislature for constitutional violations, with attorney's fees awarded to successful plaintiffs
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Prohibits substantive changes to a bill's original title and purpose during the legislative process, with the original purpose established at the time of introduction
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Changes the threshold to discharge a bill from committee from one-third to a majority of elected members, but requires the full chamber to consider discharged bills within two legislative days
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Requires bills to be referred to committee within 14 calendar days of introduction, and allows a majority of members to petition for floor consideration of any calendared bill within a specified timeframe
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions of the Constitution relating to powers of the General Assembly
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
2/5/2026