Missouri Constitution: Legislative Branch

Two methods of calling a special session of the General Assembly

1. 3/4 of both houses petition the Secretary of State 2. Governor calls a special session

Two ways that the people (citizens) create law?

1. initiative 2. referendum

Total term limit for the General Assembly

16 years

Number of members in the Missouri House of Representatives

163

Quorum in Missouri Senate

18

Terms for Missouri House of Representatives

2 years

Length of special sessions

30 calendar days

Number of members in the Missouri Senate

34

Terms for Missouri Senate

4 years

How long does the General Assembly have to introduce a non appropriations bill?

60 days

Term limits for Missouri House

8 years (2 year term * 4 terms)

Term limits for Missouri Senate

8 years (4 year term * 2 terms)

Quorum in Missouri House

82

How many days after the passage of a non- appropriations bill does it take before it becomes law?

90 days

Qualification of Missouri Representative

Age: 24 Voter Requirement: 2 years

Qualifications for Missouri Senator

Age: 30 Voter Requirement: 3 years

When does the General Assembly begin (convene) their session?

First Wednesday after the first Monday in January following the General Election

Name of Missouri Legislature

General Assembly

Who is responsible for drawing (apportioning) US Congressional districts?

General Assembly

What is a balanced budget?

General Assembly cannot spend more money than it takes in revenue.

Length of regular Missouri General Assembly session

January to May

When does a veto session begin?

September

Where is money from the lottery apportioned (given)?

To public education

What are the options a Governor has when presented a bill?

When the General Assembly is in session 1. sign it (approve) within 15 days 2. return it to house of origination within 15 days (veto) When the General Assembly is NOT is session 1. sign it within 45 days and return it to the Secretary of States 2. veto it within 45 days and return it to the Secretary of State

How many days after the passage of an appropriations bill does it take to go into effect?

immediately

What is the state military?

militia

Any measure voted on and passed by the citizens cannot be . . .

vetoed by the governor.