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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri House Bill 2101 Authorizes Term Limits for Charter County Elected Officials
Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsor: Phil Amato
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What This Bill Would Do
Missouri House Bill 2101 allows charter counties to establish term limits for their elected county officials by adopting a provision in the county charter.
Grants local charter counties new authority to set limits on how long elected officials can serve in office, altering local governance options without imposing mandatory statewide limits.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Charter counties
Charter counties gain the legal authority to adopt charter provisions establishing term limits for their elected officials.
Elected county officials
Elected officials in charter counties become subject to potential term limits if their county chooses to adopt such a provision.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- May 15, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Emerging Issues(H)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseFloorRead Second Time (H)
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroducedRead First Time (H)
- Dec 2, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
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