SB 1393 - Currently, there are six circuit judges and nine associate circuit judges in the 11th Judicial District, located in St. Charles County. This act provides for an additional two circuit judges and one associate circuit judge. The new judges shall be elected in 2028 with terms beginning January 1, 2029. The new associate circuit judge position shall not be included in the automatic increases in the number of associate judge positions provided by the statutory formula based on population.

This act is similar to a provision in HCS/SS/SB 221 (2025), SCS/HCS/HB 1259 (2025), HB 1390 (2025), HB 1426 (2025), HB 370 (2023), and HB 538 (2023).

KATIE O'BRIEN

Statutes affected:
Introduced (5766S.01): 478.600

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Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 1393
Sponsor: Schroer
Hearing Date: 2/4/2026


COMMITTEE: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence

CHAIRMAN: Schroer

DATE REFERRED: 1/27/2026 DATE HEARING REQUESTED: 1/29/2026



STAFF:
Tristan Benson
Eric Michael
Katie O'Brien


WITNESSES GIVING INFORMATION:



WITNESSES FOR:
Chris McDonough - 11th Judicial Circuit
Erin Burlison - 11th Judicial Circuit
Arnie Dienoff - Self


WITNESSES AGAINST: