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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri House Bill 2100 Authorizes Term Limits for Mayors and Council Members in Third-Class Cities
Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsor: Phil Amato
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What This Bill Would Do
Third-class cities in Missouri may now establish term limits for mayors and city council members if approved by a majority of voters via ballot measure initiated by either the city council or a resident petition. A council member subject to these limits becomes ineligible after serving four terms, and a mayor becomes ineligible after serving two terms.
Local voters in third-class cities gain the direct authority to decide whether to cap the length of time elected municipal officials can remain in office.
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.
Mayors of third-class cities
Mayors become subject to a potential two-term limit if approved by local voters.
City council members of third-class cities
Council members become subject to a potential four-term limit if approved by local voters.
Registered voters in third-class cities
Voters gain the authority to vote on adopting term limits for their municipal leaders via ballot measures.
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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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