In 1992, 75 percent of voters placed limits of two - four year terms on the Senate and four - two year terms on the House. 

This year, Representative Gayle Kingery (R-Poplar Bluff) has introduced HJR 13, a measure which would call for a ballot question to allow members to serve 16 years.  This bill currently has 19 cosponsors, and was referred to the Committee on Elections.  One of the bills co-sponsors sits on the committee of referral.  It has Passed Committee with a  9 to 1 vote. The last action was taken on March 10th.

Threat Level:     Watch.  High chance of passing.  Several legislators will be term limited this year, and are likely to make a play to amend term limits. 

Click here to read USTL's release on HJR 13. - January 21, 2009

This year, Representative Gayle Kingery (R-Poplar Bluff) has introduced HJR 39, this measure proposes extending the length of time a represenative can serve in each chamber from 8 to 16 years per chamber. It has been refered to committee and the last action was taken on March 25th

Threat Level:     Watch.  High chance of passing.