Missouri bills · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri SB 995
Provides that the Sheriff of the City of St. Louis shall be appointed by the judges of the 22nd Judicial Circuit, rather than elected
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- David Gregory (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Missouri legislature· abstract
SB 995 - Currently, the sheriff of the City of St. Louis is elected. This act instead provides that a majority of the circuit and associate circuit judges of the 22nd Judicial Circuit, consisting of the City of St. Louis, shall appoint the sheriff. The sheriff is removable for cause by a majority of the judges pursuant to Missouri Supreme Court rules. The elected sheriff holding office on August 28, 2026, shall continue to hold office for the remainder of his or her term.
This act is identical to HB 3224 (2026), and is similar to SB 484 (2017), HCS/HB 878 (2017), and SB 527 (2015).
TRISTAN BENSON, JR.
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 8, 2026 · Senate
Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee - Jan 26, 2026 · Senate
Hearing Cancelled S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee - Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
Hearing Cancelled S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee - Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Hearing Conducted S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee - Mar 9, 2026 · Senate
Voted Do Pass S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee