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SJR105 • 2026

Provides for the appointment 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

Provides for the appointment 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

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Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Brattin, Rick; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-02-05
Official status
Second Read and Referred S Fiscal Oversight Committee
Effective date
Upon voter

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-05 S310

    Second Read and Referred S Fiscal Oversight Committee

  2. 2026-01-07 S103

    S First Read

  3. 2025-12-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled

Official Summary Text

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SJR 105 - Currently, judges of the Supreme Court of Missouri and of the Court of Appeals, judges in certain circuit courts, and certain associate circuit judges are selected by gubernatorial appointment following nominations from nonpartisan commissions. This proposed constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, would require the appointment by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, of all judges of the Supreme Court and of the Court of Appeals. Additionally, all circuit and associate circuit judges shall be elected by qualified voters of the circuit or county in which they are to serve.
KATIE O'BRIEN