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SJR114 • 2026

Modifies the selection and terms of judges of the Supreme Court and of the Court of Appeals

Modifies the selection and terms of judges of the Supreme Court and of the Court of Appeals

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Hudson, Brad; 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 S311

    Second Read and Referred S Fiscal Oversight Committee

  2. 2026-01-20 S202

    S First Read

Official Summary Text

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Introduced

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SJR 114 - Currently, judges of the Supreme Court of Missouri and of the Court of Appeals are selected by gubernatorial appointment following nominations from the Appellate Judicial Commission. 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. Such judges shall be elected for terms of seven years, instead of twelve years. A judge with an existing term as of January 1, 2027, may continue to serve until the expiration of his or her term.

This amendment is substantially similar to SJR 14 (2021) and is similar to HCS/HJR 24 (2021) and HJR 43 (2021).
KATIE O'BRIEN