SB1415

Provides for the appointment of 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

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri SB1415 proposes to change the appointment and election process for state judges.

Missouri SB1415 amends the state's judicial appointment and election process. It repeals the current system where judges of the supreme court and court of appeals are appointed by the governor from nominees selected by a nonpartisan commission. Instead, it establishes that all judges of the supreme court and court of appeals will be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Additionally, the bill mandates that all circuit and associate circuit judges will be elected by the public.

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Where it stands

Current
General Laws Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 5

Senate

Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee

Jan 7

Senate

S First Read

Dec 8, 2025

Senate

Prefiled