HJR 55 -- COMPENSATION AND DISCIPLINE OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS

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

The amendment requires a two-thirds majority vote by the General
Assembly in order to veto the compensation schedule recommended
by the Missouri Citizens' Commission on Compensation for Elected
Officials.  The requirement that the compensation schedule be
subject to appropriations by the General Assembly is repealed.
No compensation schedule approved by the commission will apply to
members of the General Assembly until January 1, 2009.

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