MissouriCharter counties could add term limits for elected officials
If enacted, the measure would let counties with a charter form of government add term limits for their elected officials through their county charters.
What it does
If enacted, the measure would let charter counties add term limits for their elected officials. A county would need to adopt the limits in its charter.
Argument forIf a county adopts term limits, more people could get a chance to serve as elected county officials.
Argument againstIf a county adopts term limits, voters could lose the chance to reelect an official they want to keep.
More detail
If enacted, a county with a charter form of government may add a charter provision setting term limits for its elected officials. This applies to counties with a charter form of government and their elected officials.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
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 2Prefiled (H)Introduced
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