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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2025
Last action May 15, 2026
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Committee
1
May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 1, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Burt Whaley
RRepublican
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