HJR 55 -- COMPENSATION OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS (Lipke)

COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN:  Special Committee on General Laws

Starting January 1, 2007, this proposed constitutional amendment
prohibits, upon voter approval, public officials convicted of
felonies while serving in office, removed from office for
misconduct, or impeached from receiving any state pension.

The amendment also removes the General Assembly's veto power over
the compensation schedule recommended by the Missouri Citizens'
Commission on Compensation for Elected Officials and the
requirement that the compensation schedule be subject to
appropriations by the General Assembly.  No compensation schedule
approved by the commission after the amendment's effective date
will apply to members of the General Assembly until January 1,
2009.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2007, FY 2008, and
FY 2009.

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