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SB 995 Voted Do Pass S Local Government, Elections and Pensions…

SB 995 - Currently, the sheriff of the City of St. Louis is elected. This act instead provides that a majority of the circuit and associate circuit judges of the 22nd Judicial Circuit, consisting of the City of St. Louis, shall appoint the sheriff. The sheriff is removable for cause by a majority of the judges pursuant to Missouri Supreme Court rules. The elected sheriff holding office on August 28, 2026, shall continue to hold office for the remainder of his or her term. This act is identical to HB 3224 (2026), and is similar to SB 484 (2017), HCS/HB 878 (2017), and SB 527 (2015). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

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  1. Mar 9, 2026 upper
    Voted Do Pass S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee
  2. Feb 2, 2026 upper
    Hearing Conducted S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee
  3. Jan 28, 2026 upper
    Hearing Cancelled S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee
  4. Jan 26, 2026 upper
    Hearing Cancelled S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee
  5. Jan 8, 2026 upper
    Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee
  6. Jan 7, 2026 upper
    S First Read
  7. Dec 1, 2025 upper
    Prefiled
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