MissouriProvides for the appointment of of all appellate judges by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and for the election of all circuit and associate circuit judges
What it does
SB 1415 - Currently, under Article V of the Missouri Constitution, judges of the Supreme Court of Missouri and of the Court of Appeals and certain circuit and associate circuit judges are selected by gubernatorial appointment following nominations from the nonpartisan commissions while the remaining judges are elected. This act repeals provisions relating to the nonpartisan selection.
More detail
This act is contingent upon the passage of a constitutional amendment that requires the appointment of all judges of the Supreme Court and of the Court of Appeals by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and requires the election of all circuit and associate circuit judges. KATIE O'BRIEN
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Feb 5Second Read and Referred S General Laws CommitteeLatest
- Jan 7S First ReadMinor
- 2025
- Dec 8PrefiledIntroduced