Bill > HJR45

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would dissolve the existing highways and transportation commission and transfer its authority to the department of transportation. The key changes include replacing the commission with a director appointed by the governor with Senate confirmation, and modifying how transportation-related funds are collected, distributed, and used. The amendment would maintain the department's existing responsibilities for state highways, transportation programs, and facilities, including aviation, railroads, mass transit, ports, and waterborne commerce. It specifies how fuel taxes and motor vehicle sales taxes will be apportioned to counties, cities, and the state road fund, ensuring that these funds can only be used for transportation-related purposes. The resolution also preserves the department's ability to construct highways, acquire materials and equipment, and enter into contracts with local jurisdictions. If approved by voters in the 2026 general election, this amendment would fundamentally restructure the governance of Missouri's transportation infrastructure by shifting oversight from a commission to a director-led department while maintaining most existing operational frameworks.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HJR45&year=2025&code=R