HB1861

Modifies provisions relating to the sheriff of the City of St. Louis

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB1861 modifies sheriff election and qualification requirements in the City of St. Louis.

Missouri HB1861 revises the election and qualification requirements for the sheriff of the City of St. Louis. It mandates that the sheriff must hold a valid peace officer license and be a resident taxpayer. The bill also requires the sheriff to appoint necessary deputies and assistants, and sets a minimum annual compensation for sheriff's deputies at $50,000. The sheriff must enter office on the first day of January following the election.

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Emerging Issues Committee
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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 7

House

Read First Time (H)