H.J.Res.170

Transfers authority over to the Department of Transportation from the Highways and Transportation Commission to the governor

Introduced·1/20/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HJR170 transfers authority over the Department of Transportation from the Highways and Transportation Commission to the governor.

Missouri HJR170 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to transfer authority over the Department of Transportation from the Highways and Transportation Commission to the governor. The bill outlines the governor's role in appointing the director and chief engineer of the Department of Transportation, with qualifications fixed by law. The Department of Transportation will be responsible for planning, locating, establishing, acquiring, constructing, and maintaining state highways and bridges.

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Emerging Issues Committee
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Committee decision

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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 21

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 20

House

Introduced and Read First Time (H)