S.J.Res.116

Modifies provisions relating to judges of the Supreme Court and of the Court of Appeals, including length of terms, term limits, and nonpartisan elections

Introduced·1/27/26
Introduced Text

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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Fiscal Oversight Committee
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History

Feb 5

Senate

Second Read and Referred S Fiscal Oversight Committee

Jan 27

Senate

S First Read