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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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Total actions
3
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0
Committee
1
May 15, 2025
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Martin Jacobs
DDemocratic
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