Missouri bills · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri SB 1331
Requires special elections to fill vacancies in statewide elected offices other than U.S. Senator
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Rick Brattin (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Missouri legislature· abstract
SB 1331 - Current law grants the Governor the authority to fill vacancies in the statewide elected offices of Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Auditor, State Treasurer, and Attorney General. This act requires the Governor to instead call a special election to fill vacancies in such offices. Within 30 days of being notified of the vacancy, the Governor shall issue a writ of election to the Secretary of State and the special election shall take place not later than 60 days after the writ is issued.
This act is substantially similar to SB 335 (2025).
SCOTT SVAGERA
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Dec 1, 2025 · Senate
Prefiled - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
S First Read - Jan 27, 2026 · Senate
Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee