Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to the election and duties of sheriffs and the funding for sheriffs' offices

This proposed constitutional amendment (HJR 61) would require most Missouri counties to elect sheriffs every four years by county voters, replacing appointed sheriffs in counties that currently lack elected sheriffs. It defines sheriffs as chief law enforcement officers responsible for handling public order emergencies, arresting offenders, and executing court orders, while also restricting removal to a court order (quo warranto). The amendment preserves existing funding mechanisms for sheriff offices and allows counties without elected sheriffs to permanently restore the elected position. It directly affects county governments and law enforcement structures across Missouri, with the proposed changes subject to voter approval in 2026.