SCS/SB 944 - Current law provides that compensation for the attorney for the sheriff of the City of St. Louis shall be not less than $3,000 and not more than $15,000 per year. This act provides that the sheriff shall set the rate of compensation for the attorney, and the attorney shall serve at the pleasure of the sheriff. This act is identical to a provision contained in HCS/SB 945 (2026) and HCS/SB 1067 (2026). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

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May 12, 2026 lower

Hearing Conducted H Emerging Issues
Apr 21, 2026 lower

Referred H Emerging Issues
Mar 25, 2026 lower

H Second Read
Mar 24, 2026 upper

SCS S adopted
Mar 24, 2026 upper

S Third Read and Passed - Consent
Mar 24, 2026 lower

H First Read
Mar 9, 2026 upper

Reported from S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee - Consent w/SCS
Feb 9, 2026 upper

SCS Voted Do Pass S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee (4889S.03C)
Feb 9, 2026 upper

Motion to pass bill as consent taken by S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee - Consent vote adopted
Jan 20, 2026 upper

Hearing Conducted S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
Jan 8, 2026 upper

Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
Jan 7, 2026 upper

S First Read
Dec 1, 2025 upper

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