SB 1587·MO·senate
Increases the number of associate circuit judges in Franklin County in the 20th Judicial District
FailedFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Ben Brown (R)
Latest Action
Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
Mar 11, 2026
Summary
SB 1587 would create one extra associate circuit judge position in Franklin County, appointing the judge by the governor to serve until Jan. 1, 2029. After that date the judge would be elected by voters in the 2028 election. The change is intended to increase judicial capacity in the 20th Judicial District.
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