HB 3229 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Adds a circuit judge to the 25th judicial circuit

HB 3229 adds a third division to the 25th judicial circuit, which covers Maries, Phelps, Pulaski, and Texas counties. It establishes a new division three position, initially filled by a governor-appointed judge serving until 2029, followed by an elected judge starting in 2028 for a four-year term and subsequent six-year terms. This bill directly affects the judicial structure and caseload distribution within these four counties.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Bill Hardwick
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