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.