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Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution

HJR 153: Proposes a constitutional amendment changing various provisions relating to judges

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HJR 153 is a joint resolution introduced in the Missouri House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposes a constitutional amendment changing various provisions relating to judges. Primary sponsor: Darin Chappell (Republican). It lists 21 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 4, 2026): Voted Do Pass (H).

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 21

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Darin ChappellPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse137
Jeff ColemanCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse32
Bennie CookCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse143
Mike CostlowCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse108
Jamie Ray GraggCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse140
Wendy L. HausmanCo-sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Dave HinmanCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse103
Barry HovisCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse146
Josh HurlbertCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse8
Holly JonesCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse88
Ben KeathleyCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse101
Mike McGirlCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse118
Mark MeirathCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse39
Matthew OvercastCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse155
Bill OwenCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse131
Chad PerkinsCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse40
Tara PetersCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse122
Sean PoucheCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse13
Bob TitusCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse139
Chris WarwickCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse128
Richard WestCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse102
Burt WhaleyCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse138

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Voted Do Pass (H)
  2. Executive Session Completed (H)
  3. Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
  4. HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 6 PRESENT: 0
  5. HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
  6. Executive Session Completed (H)
  7. Action Postponed (H)
  8. Executive Session Continued
  9. Public Hearing Completed (H)
  10. Referred: General Laws(H)
  11. Read Second Time (H)
  12. Read First Time (H)

Showing 12 most recent of 13 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source