Summary#
Senate Remonstrance No. 1 is a proposed resolution, not a bill amending an existing law. It would formally express the Missouri Senate’s disapproval of Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon over her stated intention about updating voter lists to reflect new congressional districts. Its stated purpose is to press for compliance with state election law and Missouri Supreme Court decisions.
- If adopted, the resolution would direct the Secretary of the Senate to send Lennon a copy.
- It says proceedings under Chapter 106 to remove Lennon from office “may be justified” if she continues not to follow state law and court decisions. It does not itself start removal proceedings.
- The resolution does not itself order Lennon to change voter lists, change district boundaries, or impose a penalty.
- It is introduced and not yet adopted, so it has not yet become the Senate’s formal remonstrance.
What it means for you#
- Boone County voters: The resolution itself would not change your voter registration, polling place, or congressional district.
- Brianna Lennon: If adopted, she would receive the Senate’s formal rebuke. The resolution does not create a new duty for her or require a specific action by a set date.
- Missouri Senate: The resolution would state the Senate’s position, but it does not itself remove Lennon or begin a removal process.
- Secretary of the Senate: If adopted, the Secretary must send Lennon a copy.
Money#
No publicly available information.
- The supplied material gives no estimate of public costs, staffing, or other expenses.
What is unclear#
- Whether the Senate will adopt the resolution.
- What legal effect, if any, the remonstrance would have beyond expressing the Senate’s disapproval.
- What steps or standards apply to removal proceedings under Chapter 106; that law was not supplied, so I could not verify it against current law.
- The resolution’s statements about the court decision, the new district maps, and Lennon’s stated intention are claims made in the resolution; the supplied material does not independently verify them.
Case for#
- The resolution appears intended to reinforce that county election officials must follow state election law and court decisions.
- A possible argument for a formal remonstrance is that it clearly records the Senate’s concern without itself removing an elected official or changing election rules.
- It warns that continued noncompliance may justify proceedings under Chapter 106, while leaving any such proceedings to a separate process.
Case against#
- The resolution does not explain what specific action Lennon must take or when; it does not itself require her to update voter lists.
- It warns of possible removal proceedings but does not set out the legal process or show that those proceedings have begun.
- A formal rebuke may have limited practical effect unless followed by action under other laws.