HJR 140 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Proposes a constitutional amendment that modifies term limits for members of the general assembly

HJR 140 proposes a constitutional amendment to adjust term limits for Missouri's state legislators. It would increase the total service limit across both houses of the General Assembly from 16 to 20 years, while limiting service in a single house to 12 years starting January 1, 2032. The bill also sets a 4-year cap on serving as House Speaker and a 6-year cap for Senate President pro tempore. These changes would apply to legislators elected after the amendment's effective date, not affecting current members' existing terms. The amendment requires voter approval in a 2026 election before taking effect.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
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Governor
Introduced Dec 11, 2025 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Feb 3, 2026
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Referred: Elections(H)
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Dec 11, 2025
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John Simmons
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