SJR 114 - Hudson, Brad
Modifies the selection and terms of judges of the Supreme Court and of the Court of Appeals
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
6827S.01I
Title
SJR 114
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Effective Date
Upon voter approval
Committee
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Fiscal Oversight Committee
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CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SJR 114 - Currently, judges of the Supreme Court of Missouri and of the Court of Appeals are selected by gubernatorial appointment following nominations from the Appellate Judicial Commission. This proposed constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, would require the appointment by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, of all judges of the Supreme Court and of the Court of Appeals. Such judges shall be elected for terms of seven years, instead of twelve years. A judge with an existing term as of January 1, 2027, may continue to serve until the expiration of his or her term.
This amendment is substantially similar to SJR 14 (2021) and is similar to HCS/HJR 24 (2021) and HJR 43 (2021).
KATIE O'BRIEN