SJR 10 – Proposes a constitutional amendment modifying who presides over impeachment trials

• Sponsor: Lembke
• LR Number: 0874L.01I
• Committee: Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight
• Last Action: 1/27/2009 - Second Read and Referred S Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee
• Journal Page: S192
• Effective Date: upon voter approval

Current Bill Summary

SJR 10 - This constitutional amendment, if approved by voters, would require that all impeachments be tried by the Missouri Senate. A two-thirds vote of all senators present would be required to convict. The chief justice of the Missouri Supreme Court would preside over any impeachment trial of the Governor.

This amendment is similar to HJR 28 (2009).

EMILY KALMER