Adds a circuit judge to the 25th judicial circuit
HB 435 adds a third judicial division to Missouri's 25th Judicial Circuit, which covers Maries, Phelps, Pulaski, and Texas counties. The bill creates a new division three position, initially filled by a governor-appointed judge serving until January 1, 2029, followed by an elected judge in 2028. This change directly affects the judicial structure and caseload distribution for these four counties' courts. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on court organization without altering substantive laws or policies.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 6, 2024
Last action May 15, 2025
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Total actions
4
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Committee
1
May 15, 2025
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 6, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bill Hardwick
RRepublican
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