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Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution

SJR 122: Provides for the election of all judges

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 122 is a joint resolution introduced in the Missouri Senate on February 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides for the election of all judges. Primary sponsor: Mike Moon (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee.

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Official summary

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

SJR 122 - Currently, judges of the Supreme Court of Missouri and of the Court of Appeals, judges in certain circuit courts, and certain associate circuit judges are selected by gubernatorial appointment following nominations from nonpartisan commissions. This proposed constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, would require the election of all judges of the Supreme Court, of the Court of Appeals and of the circuit courts and associate circuit judges. A judge with an existing term as of January 1, 2027, may continue to serve until the expiration of his or her term. A vacancy in the office of judge shall be filled by an election. This amendment is similar to HJR 16 (2017) and HJR 50 (2004). KATIE O'BRIEN

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Mike MoonPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate29

“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 Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
  2. S First Read

Sources

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