Bill > HJR140

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to modify term limits for Missouri state legislators. Currently, members of the General Assembly are limited to eight years in any one house and sixteen years total across both houses. The resolution introduces new term limit provisions that will take effect on January 1, 2032, which will increase the maximum service to twelve years in any single house and twenty years total across both houses. Additionally, the amendment includes new restrictions on leadership positions, stipulating that no representative can serve as Speaker of the House for more than four years and no senator can serve as President Pro Tempore for more than six years. The proposed amendment would be submitted to Missouri voters for approval at the general election in November 2026 or at a special election called by the governor. The changes aim to provide more opportunities for legislative turnover while still allowing experienced legislators some continued service in the state legislature.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HJR140&year=2026&code=R