SB 558 - Burger, Jamie
Increases the number of circuit judges in the 32nd Judicial Circuit
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
2082S.01I
Title
SB 558
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
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Effective Date
August 28, 2025
Current Status
Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 558 - Currently, there are two circuit judges in the 32nd Judicial Circuit, which consists of Perry, Bollinger, and Cape Girardeau. This act increases the number of circuit judges to three, with the third circuit judge appointed by the Governor for a term ending January 1, 2029, and thereafter shall be elected, beginning with an election in 2028.
This act is identical to HCS/HB 93 & 1139 (2025), SB 1384 (2024), and HB 2600 (2024) and is substantially similar to a provision in the truly agreed to and finally passed HCS/SS/SB 218 (2025), in HCS/SS/SB 221 (2025).
KATIE O'BRIEN