HJR 32 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

Proposes a constitutional amendment that transfers authority over the department of transportation from the highways and transportation commission to the governor

HJR 32 proposes a constitutional amendment to transfer authority over Missouri's Department of Transportation (DOT) from the highways and transportation commission to the governor. It would replace existing constitutional provisions by requiring the governor (with Senate approval) to appoint the DOT director and chief engineer, while reducing the commission to an advisory role. The bill also redefines the DOT's responsibilities to include all transportation programs (like aviation and railroads), currently held by the commission. This change directly affects DOT leadership appointments, commission authority, and the structure of transportation governance in Missouri.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
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Governor
Introduced Dec 13, 2024 Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Dec 13, 2024
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Bennie Cook
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