HJR 71 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to the election and duties of sheriffs and the funding for sheriff's offices

This proposed constitutional amendment would require most Missouri counties to elect sheriffs every four years (with exceptions for counties already not having elected sheriffs), define sheriffs as chief law enforcement officers responsible for duties like arresting felons and maintaining public safety, and prohibit sheriffs from being removed except through a court order. It also protects funding for sheriff offices by allowing counties to use court fees to support sheriff salaries and benefits. The amendment must be approved by voters in a 2026 election.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 23, 2025 Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Jan 23, 2025
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