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HJR 121

Modifies term limits for members of the general assembly and the number of members of the house of representatives

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jeff Myers

Missouri joint resolution proposing constitutional amendments to modify state legislator term limits and House of Representatives membership size, pending voter referendum approval.

Referred: Elections(H)
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Bill Summary · HJR 121

Legislative bill overview

HJR 121 proposes constitutional amendments to modify term limits for Missouri state legislators and alter the size of the House of Representatives. The bill would require voter approval through a referendum to implement these structural changes to the state legislature.

Why is this important

Term limits and legislative body size directly affect representation, legislative experience, and incumbency dynamics. Changes to these foundational rules reshape how responsive legislators are to constituents and influence the balance between fresh perspectives and institutional knowledge in state government.

Potential points of contention

  • Term limit impact: Supporters argue limits prevent entrenched power; opponents contend they reduce experienced leadership and increase lobbyist influence over inexperienced members
  • House size change: Modifying representation numbers affects district population ratios, constituent access to legislators, and operational costs of the legislative body
  • Constitutional amendment threshold: As a joint resolution, this requires voter approval, making public opinion and campaign messaging around the referendum outcome critical to passage

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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