Modifies term limits for members of the General Assembly

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Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor: Nicola, Joe; House handler: N/A
Last action: 2026-04-08
Official status: Voted Do Pass S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
Effective date: Upon voter

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2026-04-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate
Voted Do Pass S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
2026-03-11 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate
Hearing Conducted S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
2026-01-27 S246
Second Read and Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
2026-01-07 S102
S First Read
2025-12-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate
Prefiled

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Introduced

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SJR 97 - This proposed constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, modifies term limits for members of the General Assembly. Beginning December 3, 2026, no one shall be elected to serve more than sixteen years total in both houses of the General Assembly. Service in the General Assembly resulting from an election prior to December 3, 2026, shall be counted.

This proposed constitutional amendment is similar to HJR 2 (2025).

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