Modifies provisions relating to the sheriff of the City of St. Louis

HB 529 modifies Missouri law regarding the sheriff of St. Louis City by requiring all sheriffs to hold a valid peace officer license (with an exception for St. Louis City, which is exempt from this new requirement). It also sets a minimum annual salary of $50,000 for St. Louis City sheriff's deputies and clarifies that the city sheriff appoints deputies without needing county approval. The bill directly affects the St. Louis City sheriff’s office and its deputies by establishing new licensing standards and pay requirements. These changes would take effect if the bill is passed into law.