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MO SB1587

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ben Brown

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds one additional associate circuit judge position in Franklin County within the twentieth judicial circuit (Franklin, Gasconade, and Osage counties)

  • The new associate circuit judge position is excluded from the standard statutory formula under section 478.320 for authorizing additional associate circuit judges per county

  • The governor shall appoint the initial judge to fill this position, who will serve until January 1, 2029

  • A public election for this associate circuit judge position will be held in 2028

Legislative Description

Increases the number of associate circuit judges in Franklin County in the 20th Judicial District

Last Action

Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence2/5/2026

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