SB 944 - Current law provides that the attorney for the sheriff of the City of St. Louis shall receive compensation in the amount of not less than $3,000 and not more than $15,000 per year. This act provides that the compensation range shall be from $15,000 to $75,000 per year.

TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (4889S.01): 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: