MO Bill Watch 103rd Missouri General Assembly · 2026 Second Regular Session · As of July 25, 2026
Senate · 2026 Second Regular Session · Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed

SJR 87

Modifies provisions relating to sheriffs

Governor's action Not subject to Governor action

Sponsor
Carter, Jill
Chamber
Senate
Status
Not subject to Governor action
Effective date
Upon voter approval
Committee
General Laws
LR number
4330S.06T
Official summary

Published by the Missouri Senate as the official summary of the version that passed. Reproduced here in full, unedited.

CCS/HCS/SS/SJR 87 - This constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, provides that each county shall elect a sheriff for a term of four years by a majority of the qualified voters of the county. This constitutional amendment shall not apply to St. Louis City, St. Louis County, or St. Charles County.

Additionally, the sheriff shall commit to jail all felons and traitors as well as other duties as provided in the act. The sheriff may be removed from office by a quo warranto petition brought by the Attorney General.

This amendment is identical to SS/SCS/SJR 40 (2025), is substantially similar to HJR 61 (2025) and HJR 71 (2025), and is similar to SJR 75 (2024).

TRISTAN BENSJON, JR.

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Official record: https://www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?year=2026&billid=104

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