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MO HB3224
Bill
Status
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nick Kimble
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AI Summary
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Changes the St. Louis City Sheriff from an elected position to one appointed by a majority of circuit and associate circuit judges of the 22nd Judicial Circuit, sitting en banc
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Allows removal of the sheriff for cause by a majority of the circuit judges, following Missouri Supreme Court administrative rules governing court personnel
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The current sheriff holding office on August 28, 2026, may complete the remainder of their term before the appointment system takes effect
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Any vacancy occurring during the current elected sheriff's remaining term will be filled by judicial appointment rather than election
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Removes the words "elected or appointed" from existing law regarding sheriffs of cities not within a county, leaving only "sheriff" in the statutory language
Legislative Description
Provides that the Sheriff of the City of St. Louis shall be appointed by the judges of the 22nd Judicial Circuit, rather than elected
Last Action
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2/9/2026