Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
SJR 79: Modifies provisions relating to the General Assembly
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SJR 79 is a joint resolution introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Modifies provisions relating to the General Assembly. Primary sponsor: Angela Mosley (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
SJR 79 - This constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, would increase term limits for members of the General Assembly from 8 years total in each chamber to 12 years total in each chamber. Any person who served in the General Assembly prior to the adoption of this amendment may serve up to 12 years total in each chamber, counting all service prior to the adoption of the amendment. This constitutional amendment is identical to SJR 39 (2025), SJR 69 (2024), SJR 23 (2023), and SJR 49 (2022) and substantially similar to SJR 36 (2022). SCOTT SVAGERA
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Mosley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Second Read and Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
- S First Read
- Prefiled