SB 558 - Currently, there are two circuit judges in the 32nd Judicial Circuit, which consists of Perry, Bollinger, and Cape Girardeau. This act increases the number of circuit judges to three, with the third circuit judge appointed by the Governor for a term ending January 1, 2029, and thereafter shall be elected, beginning with an election in 2028.

This act is identical to HB 93 (2025), SB 1384 (2024), and HB 2600 (2024).

KATIE O'BRIEN

Statutes affected:
Introduced (2082S.01): 478.710

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Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 558
Sponsor: Burger
Hearing Date: 3/5/2025


COMMITTEE: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence

CHAIRMAN: Schroer

DATE REFERRED: 2/27/2025 DATE HEARING REQUESTED: 2/27/2025



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Eric Michael
Katie O'Brien


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