SCS/SB 944 - Current law provides that compensation for the attorney for the sheriff of the City of St. Louis shall be not less than $3,000 and not more than $15,000 per year. This act provides that the sheriff shall set the rate of compensation for the attorney, and the attorney shall serve at the pleasure of the sheriff.

TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (4889S.01): 57.540
Committee (4889S.03): 57.540

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Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 944
Sponsor: May
Hearing Date: 1/20/2026


COMMITTEE: Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety

CHAIRMAN: Fitzwater

DATE REFERRED: 1/8/2026 DATE HEARING REQUESTED: 1/8/2026



STAFF:
Bryce Beal
Tristan Benson
Alyssa Bruemmer
Tyler Gerling
Taylor Middleton


WITNESSES GIVING INFORMATION:



WITNESSES FOR:
Ron Berry - Office of the St. Louis Sheriff


WITNESSES AGAINST: