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SB1587 • 2026

Increases the number of associate circuit judges in Franklin County in the 20th Judicial District

Increases the number of associate circuit judges in Franklin County in the 20th Judicial District

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Brown (26), Ben; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-03-11
Official status
Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
Effective date
2026-08-28

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-11 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

  2. 2026-03-04 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

  3. 2026-02-05 S310

    Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

  4. 2026-01-22 S221

    S First Read

Official Summary Text

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Introduced

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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 similar to HB 1391 (2026).
KATIE O'BRIEN