Bill > HJR12

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that modifies the structure and term limits of Missouri's state legislature. The key provisions include reducing the number of representatives in the House from 163 to 103 members beginning with the 2030 decennial census, establishing a detailed redistricting process that emphasizes population equality, voting rights, and district compactness, and introducing new term limits for legislators. Specifically, the resolution maintains the current eight-year limit for any single legislative chamber but adds a new sixteen-year total lifetime limit for service across both the House and Senate, which will take effect on January 1, 2032. Additionally, the amendment places new restrictions on leadership positions, limiting the Speaker of the House and Speaker Pro Tempore to no more than three consecutive terms, and the Senate President Pro Tempore to no more than two consecutive terms. The proposed changes would be submitted to Missouri voters for approval at the next general election in November 2026, with provisions for a potential special election if needed.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HJR12&year=2025&code=R