Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 1702 — Increases the number of circuit judges in the 7th Judicial Circuit, consisting of Clay County

Last action — Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

SB 1702 - Currently, the Seventh Judicial Circuit, located in Clay County, has four circuit judges. This act increase the number of circuit judges to five beginning in fiscal year 2028. This act is identical to a provision in HCS/HBs 2968, 2427 & 3086 (2026), HB 3363 (2026), and HB 3448 (2026) and is substantially similar to a provision in HCS/SB 945 (2026) and in HCS/SB 1067 (2026). KATIE O'BRIEN

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

  2. S First Read

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (198)

198 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1702 do?
SB 1702 - Currently, the Seventh Judicial Circuit, located in Clay County, has four circuit judges. This act increase the number of circuit judges to five beginning in fiscal year 2028. This act is identical to a provision in HCS/HBs 2968, 2427 & 3086 (2026), HB 3363 (2026), and HB 3448 (2026) and is substantially similar to a provision in HCS/SB 945 (2026) and in HCS/SB 1067 (2026). KATIE O'BRIEN
Who sponsors SB 1702?
SB 1702 is sponsored by Maggie Nurrenbern.
What is the current status of SB 1702?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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