Proposes a constitutional amendment that adds employees of school districts to the list of allowed employment for members of the general assembly
HJR 137 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Missouri legislators to work as employees of school districts while serving in the General Assembly. Currently, Section 12 of Missouri's Constitution prohibits legislators from holding "lucrative office or employment" under state or local governments, but this amendment would explicitly add school district employees to the list of permitted positions. The change would remove a barrier preventing educators working for school districts from also serving as state representatives or senators. If approved by voters in 2026, this amendment would modify the state constitution to permit this specific employment relationship.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 10, 2025
Last action May 15, 2026
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4
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Committee
1
May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 10, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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