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HJR153 • 2026

Proposes a constitutional amendment changing various provisions relating to judges

Proposes a constitutional amendment changing various provisions relating to judges

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Chappell, Darin (137)
Last action
2026-04-09
Official status
04/09/2026 - HCS Reported Do Pass (H)
Effective date
2026-08-28

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-04-09 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 6 PRESENT: 0

  2. 2026-04-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Executive Session Completed (H)

  3. 2026-04-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

  4. 2026-04-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Executive Session Continued

  5. 2026-04-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Action Postponed (H)

  6. 2026-03-11 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Public Hearing Completed (H)

  7. 2026-03-09 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Referred: General Laws(H)

  8. 2026-01-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read Second Time (H)

  9. 2026-01-07 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read First Time (H)

  10. 2026-01-05 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled (H)

Official Summary Text

Proposes a constitutional amendment changing various provisions relating to judges