SS/SCS/SJR 71 - This proposed constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, provides that the administration of justice shall include the levying of costs and fees to support salaries and benefits for sheriffs, prosecuting attorneys, and circuit attorneys.

This amendment is substantially similar to HCS/HJR 92 (2024) and is similar to SJR 46 (2023) and HJR 64 (2023).

KATIE O'BRIEN

Statutes affected:
Introduced (4005S.01): 0.000
Committee (4005S.02): 0.000
Perfected (4005S.03): 0.000
Truly Agreed (4005S.03): 0.000

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Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SJR 71
Sponsor: Black
Hearing Date: 2/7/2024


COMMITTEE: General Laws

CHAIRMAN: Bernskoetter

DATE REFERRED: 1/25/2024 DATE HEARING REQUESTED: 1/25/2024



STAFF:
Mark Fiegenbaum
Penny Mueller
Kenny Ross
Scott Svagera


WITNESSES GIVING INFORMATION:



WITNESSES FOR:
Melissa Lorts - Missouri Sheriff's Retirement System
Dwayne Carey


WITNESSES AGAINST:
Arnie Dienoff