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Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution

SJR 114: Modifies the selection and terms of judges of the Supreme Court and of the Court of Appeals

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SJR 114 is a joint resolution introduced in the Missouri Senate on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Modifies the selection and terms of judges of the Supreme Court and of the Court of Appeals. Primary sponsor: Brad Hudson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Fiscal Oversight Committee.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

SJR 114 - Currently, judges of the Supreme Court of Missouri and of the Court of Appeals are selected by gubernatorial appointment following nominations from the Appellate Judicial Commission. This proposed constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, would require the appointment by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, of all judges of the Supreme Court and of the Court of Appeals. Such judges shall be elected for terms of seven years, instead of twelve years. A judge with an existing term as of January 1, 2027, may continue to serve until the expiration of his or her term. This amendment is substantially similar to SJR 14 (2021) and is similar to SJR 116 (2026), HCS/HJRs 153 & 119 (2026), HCS/HJR 24 (2021), and HJR 43 (2021). KATIE O'BRIEN

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Brad HudsonPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate33

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Second Read and Referred S Fiscal Oversight Committee
  2. S First Read

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source