Missouri SJR116 proposes a constitutional amendment to change the election and term limits for judges in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
Missouri SJR116 proposes a constitutional amendment to overhaul the election and term limits for judges in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. The amendment would replace the current system with a nonpartisan election process for these judges. It establishes a new method for filling vacancies and assigns seat designations based on retention elections and appointment dates. The amendment also sets term limits, prohibiting any judge from serving more than two consecutive terms.
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