Bill > HB2100

This bill allows cities of the third classification to adopt term limits for mayors and council members through a voter approval process. Specifically, the governing body of such a city can either vote to place a term limits proposal on the ballot or respond to a citizen petition signed by at least 10% of registered voters from the last mayoral election. For council members, the proposed term limit would restrict individuals from serving more than four terms, while for mayors, the limit would be two terms. The bill requires the term limits question to be submitted to voters on the next available election day, and the limits would only apply to terms beginning on or after the date of voter approval. If a majority of voters approve the term limits, the restrictions would take effect; if not, no term limits would be imposed. Additionally, the bill makes some minor technical changes to language, such as replacing "councilmen" with "council members" and updating gender-specific pronouns. The proposed changes provide a mechanism for smaller cities to implement local term limits through a democratic process, giving voters direct input on the length of time their elected officials can serve.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2100&year=2026&code=R