HJR 47 -- General Assembly

Sponsor:  Flook

This proposed constitutional amendment allows, upon voter
approval, only appropriation bills to be considered by the
General Assembly during even-numbered years.  Legislators will
receive one-half of their current salary during even-numbered
years.  The General Assembly will continue to convene on the
first Wednesday after the first Monday of January following
adjournment of the previous year.  However, in even-numbered
years, the General Assembly will adjourn at midnight on March 31
instead of midnight on May 31 which will remain the deadline for
adjournment during odd-numbered years.

During odd-numbered years, bills will be tabled if on the
calendar after 6:00 p.m. on the first Friday following the second
Monday in May.  During even-numbered years, bills will be tabled
if on the calendar after 6:00 p.m. on the first Friday following
the first Monday in March.

During odd-numbered years, bills not tabled may be signed in open
session between the first Friday following the second Monday in
May and May 30.  During even-numbered years, bills not tabled may
be signed in open session between the first Friday following the
first Monday in March and March 31.

No appropriation bill may be considered after 6:00 p.m. on the
first Friday following the first Monday in March during
even-numbered years.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:46 am