Proposes a constitutional amendment that creates the department of the highway patrol

HJR 13 is a constitutional amendment proposal that would formally establish the "Missouri Department of the Highway Patrol" within Missouri's state constitution. If approved by voters, it would replace the current reference to highway patrol functions under the Department of Public Safety with a dedicated department (Section 55), headed by a superintendent appointed by the governor with the senate's advice and consent. This amendment does not change current operations but would constitutionally recognize the highway patrol as a distinct department, requiring voter approval in 2026. It directly affects how Missouri's highway safety enforcement structure is defined in state law.