Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HJR159: Modifies provisions relating to the state treasurer's ability to invest
Status: Introduced
What the bill says
From the engrossed text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION [PERFECTED] HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 6074H.02P JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk JOINT RESOLUTION Submitting to the qualified voters of Missouri an amendment repealing Section 15 of Article IV of the Constitution of Missouri, and adopting one new section in lieu thereof relating to the state treasurer's ability to invest. Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring therein: That at the next general election to be held in the state of Missouri, on Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2026, or at a special election to be called by the governor for that purpose, there is hereby submitted to the qualified voters of this state, for adoption or rejection, the following amendment to Article IV of the Constitution of the state of Missouri: Section A. Section 15, Article IV, Constitution of Missouri, is repealed and one new section adopted in lieu thereof, to be known as Section 15, to read as follows: Section 15. The state treasurer shall be custodian of all state funds and funds received from the United States government. The department of revenue shall take custody of and invest nonstate funds as defined herein, and other moneys authorized to be held by the department of revenue. All revenue collected and moneys received by …
Sponsors
- Thompson, Terry (R, 053) · primary sponsor
- Hardy Billington (R)
- William Irwin (R, 055)
- John Hewkin (R, 120)
Latest actions
- : Second read and referred: Insurance and Banking(S)
- : Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)
- : Third Read and Passed (H)
- : Taken Up for Third Reading (H)
- : Reported Do Pass (H)
- : Voted Do Pass (H)
- : Executive Session Completed (H)
- : Referred: Fiscal Review(H)
- : Perfected with Amendments (H)
- : HCS Adopted (H)
Votes
- Third Read and Passed (H) (April 16, 2026): 101 yea, 34 nay, passed
- Reported Do Pass (H) (April 15, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Reported Do Pass (H) (March 31, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
- HCS Reported Do Pass (H) (February 5, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HJR159?
- HJR159 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to the state treasurer's ability to invest.
- What is the status of HJR159?
- Introduced. Latest action: Second read and referred: Insurance and Banking(S) (April 21, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR159?
- Thompson, Terry (R, 053), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR159?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HJR159&year=2026&code=R
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