SJR 5 - Emery, Ed
Requires the Senate, beginning January 1, 2019, to try all impeachments except for the impeachment of the Governor, which shall be tried by the Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
0413S.02C
Title
SCS SJR 5
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
Upon Voter Approval
Current Status
Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SJR 5-Emery, with SCS (pending)
Quick Links
Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SCS/SJR 5 - This proposed constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, would require that, beginning January 1, 2019, all impeachments be tried by the Senate, rather than before the Missouri Supreme Court. When the Governor is being tried, the Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court shall preside. No person shall be convicted without a two-thirds vote of all Senators elected.
This amendment is similar to SJR 24 (2016), SJR 4 (2015), SJR 34 (20140, SJR 9 (2013), and HJR 82 (2010).
JIM ERTLE