SJR 40 - Carter, Jill
Modifies provisions relating to sheriffs
Bill Details
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LR Number
0074S.12P
Title
SS SCS SJR 40
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Co-Sponsors
Effective Date
Upon voter approval
Committee
Current Status
Reported Do Pass H Rules - Legislative
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CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SS/SCS/SJR 40 - This constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, provides that each county shall elect a sheriff for a term of four years by a majority of the qualified voters of the county. This constitutional amendment shall not apply to St. Louis City, St. Louis County, or St. Charles County.
Additionally, the sheriff shall commit to jail all felons and traitors as well as other duties as provided in the act. The sheriff may be removed from office by a quo warranto petition brought by the Attorney General.
This amendment is substantially similar to HJR 61 (2025) and HJR 71 (2025), and is similar to SJR 75 (2024).
JOSH NORBERG