according to article iii, section 20 of the constitution of missouri, the general assembly must convene (meet) on the first wednesday after the first monday in january following the state general election. it adjourns on may 30, with no consideration of bills after 6:00 p.m. on the first friday following the second monday in may. no appropriation bill may be considered after 6:00 p.m. on the first friday after the first monday in may. if the governor returns a bill with his objections after adjournment, the general assembly is automatically reconvened on the first wednesday following the second monday in september for a period not to exceed ten days to consider vetoed bills.