HJR 110 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Proposes a constitutional amendment that creates provisions relating to sheriffs

HJR 110 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Missouri counties to elect sheriffs by popular vote every four years, with counties currently having non-elected sheriffs allowed to choose to switch to an elected system (a permanent change). The amendment defines sheriffs as chief law enforcement officers with specific duties like stopping riots, apprehending felons, and handling court-related tasks, while restricting removal to a court order initiated by the attorney general. It also permits the state to use court fees to fund sheriff salaries and benefits. This amendment must be approved by Missouri voters in the 2026 general election.
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 1, 2025 Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Dec 1, 2025
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Burt Whaley
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