HJR 13 -- CREATES THE DEPARTMENT OF THE HIGHWAY PATROL

SPONSOR: Myers

The number of executive departments in the state is limited and set in Article IV, Section 12 of the Constitution of Missouri. Currently, the Missouri State Highway Patrol is under the Department of Public Safety.

Upon voter approval, this resolution amends the Constitution to create a Department of the Highway Patrol, increasing the number of authorized departments in the state from 16 to 17, and places it in the charge of a superintendent appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.