Bill > HJR121

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to modify term limits for Missouri state legislators and reduce the size of the House of Representatives. The resolution would decrease the number of House representatives from 163 to 103 members beginning with the 2030 census and implement new term limit restrictions starting in 2032, limiting legislators to a maximum of sixteen years total service across both legislative chambers. The amendment also establishes a detailed redistricting process for the House of Representatives, creating an independent bipartisan citizens commission to draw district boundaries using specific criteria that prioritize population equality, voting rights compliance, geographical compactness, preservation of community boundaries, and achieving partisan fairness and competitiveness. The redistricting commission would be composed of nominees from the state's top two political parties, with strict guidelines for selection, public hearings, and filing of redistricting plans. Additionally, the resolution limits leadership positions, preventing representatives from serving as speaker or speaker pro tempore for more than three consecutive terms, and senators from serving as president pro tempore for more than two consecutive terms. The proposed changes would be submitted to Missouri voters for approval at the next general election in 2026.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HJR121&year=2026&code=R