Creates new provisions for the selection and appointment of members of certain districts created under the Constitution of Missouri

HJR 197 is a constitutional amendment establishing new rules for selecting members of certain Missouri districts. It requires city and county governing bodies to create six districts with near-equal populations, redraw them after each census, and set term lengths for board members. These changes would take effect following the 2026 election cycle. The amendment directly affects local governing bodies responsible for district planning, not voters or residents.