HJR 56 -- General Assembly Co-Sponsors: Holand, Hollingsworth This proposed constitutional amendment requires the General Assembly to meet on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in December following a general election for the sole purpose of an organizational session. In the session each house will take the oath of office, elect its officers, adopt its rules, and appoint standing committees. No later than five days after convening, an organizational session must adjourn to the beginning of the regular session in January.Copyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives