Missouri bills · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri SB 1587
Increases the number of associate circuit judges in Franklin County in the 20th Judicial District
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Ben Brown (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Missouri legislature· abstract
SB 1587 - Currently, Franklin County, located in the 20th Judicial District, has three associate circuit judges per the statutory formula. This act provides for an additional associate circuit judge for Franklin County to be appointed by the Governor until January 1, 2029, and elected thereafter.
This act is identical to a provision in SCS/HB 1625 (2026) and is substantially similar to a provision in HCS/SB 945 (2026), in HCS/SB 1067 (2206), HB 2386 (2026), and in HCS/HBs 2968, 2427 & 3086 (2026).
KATIE O'BRIEN
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 22, 2026 · Senate
S First Read - Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee - Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee - Mar 11, 2026 · Senate
Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee