HJR 110 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Proposes a constitutional amendment regarding sheriff elections and duties

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to Missouri that would establish county sheriffs as elected officials serving four-year terms, unless a county already has an appointed sheriff. The amendment would expand the sheriff's duties to include leading federal investigations and suppressing civil unrest, while also granting sheriffs the authority to hire and set compensation for their deputies. Additionally, it introduces a recall process allowing voters to remove a sheriff through a special election if they collect signatures from at least 50% of registered voters citing misconduct, incompetence, or failure to perform duties. Counties that currently have appointed sheriffs could choose to restore the elected office, and once restored, the change would be permanent.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 5, 2024 Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
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Jan 5, 2024
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