H.J.Res.168

Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring charter counties to amend charters to require the circuit clerk to be an elected position

Introduced·1/15/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HJR168 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring charter counties to amend charters to require the circuit clerk to be an elected.

Missouri HJR168 proposes a constitutional amendment to Article VI of the Missouri Constitution, specifically Section 18(b). The amendment mandates that charter counties must revise their charters to require the circuit clerk to be an elected officer. This change applies to all charter counties except St. Louis County, which is specifically required to have an elected circuit clerk. The amendment will be submitted to voters for approval in the next general election.

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Emerging Issues Committee
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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 20

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 15

House

Introduced and Read First Time (H)