H.J.Res.124

Proposes a constitutional amendment specifying the election, powers, and duties of a county sheriff

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HJR124 proposes a constitutional amendment to specify the election, powers, and duties of a county sheriff.

Missouri HJR124 proposes a constitutional amendment to clarify the election, powers, and duties of a county sheriff. The amendment specifies that sheriffs are elected by a majority of qualified voters for a term of four years and cannot be removed except by writ of quo warranto initiated by the attorney general. Sheriffs are designated as the chief law enforcement officers in their counties, responsible for apprehending felons, attending court sessions, and executing legal processes.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 10

4:30 PM

Rules - Legislative Executive Session

Feb 26

9:00 AM

Crime and Public Safety Executive Session

History

Apr 29

House

Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)

Apr 13

House

Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)

Mar 11

House

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 2