MissouriMissouri voters would decide who leads the transportation department
Missouri voters would decide whether a governor-appointed director, approved by the Senate, leads the state transportation department.
What it does
Missouri voters would decide whether a governor-appointed, Senate-approved director leads the transportation department in place of a commission.
Argument forA governor-appointed director could make it clearer who is responsible for leading the state transportation department.
Argument againstA single director could concentrate transportation decisions in one official instead of sharing them among commission members.
More detail
The proposed amendment would put a director appointed by the governor in charge of the department of transportation. The department would oversee the state highway system and other transportation programs and facilities as provided by law. The Senate would have to approve the governor’s appointment. Voters would consider the amendment at the November 2026 general election or at a special election called by the governor.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 15Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Latest
- Jan 8Read Second Time (H)Minor
- Jan 7Read First Time (H)
- 2025
- Dec 5Prefiled (H)Introduced
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