HJR 35 -- QUESTIONS TO THE GOVERNOR

SPONSOR:  Farnen

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Committee on
Miscellaneous Bills and Resolutions by a vote of 9 to 0.

This proposed constitutional amendment requires the Governor to
appear before the House of Representatives at least once a month
during every regular session to reply to questions by members of
the House relating to executive branch policies and the general
state of government.  The proposed amendment also specifies
procedures for the questions to the Governor.

FISCAL NOTE:  Cost to General Revenue Fund of $43,800 in FY 2003,
$0 in FY 2004, and $0 in FY 2005.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that this would give the legislature
an opportunity to emphasize its legislative priorities, improve
the balance of power of the legislature with the executive
branch, and get media coverage.  The idea is modeled loosely on
the English Parliament and has precedent in the State of the
State address.

Testifying for the bill was Representative Farnen.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Mark Pioli, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated October 11, 2002 at 9:03 am