MO HB2427

Increases circuit judges in Missouri's eleventh judicial circuit from six to seven beginning January 1, 2029, adding division seventeen

The new circuit judge in division seventeen will be elected in 2028 for an initial two-year term, then in 2030 for a standard six-year term

Adds two associate circuit judge positions beginning fiscal year 2027, with elections held in 2028

The new associate circuit judgeships are excluded from the statutory formula under section 478.320 for authorizing additional circuit judgeships per county