Modifies provisions governing the compensation of county sheriffs in counties of the third classification

HB 2311 updates how county sheriffs in Missouri third-class counties are paid by tying their salaries to the compensation of local associate circuit judges. The bill establishes a formula where a sheriff's annual salary is a percentage of the judge's pay, with the specific percentage increasing based on the county's assessed property value and requiring that salary increases be paid out over time if they are large enough. Additionally, the legislation mandates that sheriffs complete twenty hours of approved training annually to receive a portion of their salary and ensures the state covers at least half of the cost for these positions. This law directly affects the financial compensation and professional development requirements for law enforcement leaders in smaller Missouri counties.