Bill > HJR2

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that modifies term limits for members of Missouri's General Assembly (the state legislature). The proposed amendment would establish new restrictions on how long legislators can serve, specifically stating that no individual can be elected to serve more than eight years total in one chamber of the legislature, and no more than sixteen years total across both chambers. The resolution includes a transitional provision that allows current service to be counted differently depending on the timeframe. If approved by voters at the next general election in November 2026, the amendment would fully take effect on December 7, 2028, at which point the sixteen-year total limit would apply comprehensively. The resolution also specifies that certain prior service, such as partial terms completed for another person or service before December 3, 1992, would not count towards these term limit calculations. By placing this proposed amendment before voters, the legislature is seeking to modify the existing constitutional provisions regarding legislative service limits.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HJR2&year=2025&code=R