Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 944 — Modifies the salary for the attorney of the sheriff of St. Louis City

Last action — Hearing Conducted H Emerging Issues

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced December 01, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

SCS/SB 944 - Current law provides that compensation for the attorney for the sheriff of the City of St. Louis shall be not less than $3,000 and not more than $15,000 per year. This act provides that the sheriff shall set the rate of compensation for the attorney, and the attorney shall serve at the pleasure of the sheriff. This act is identical to a provision contained in HCS/SB 945 (2026) and HCS/SB 1067 (2026). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 2 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill SB 944 added the word "PERFECTED" and clarified that the compensation mentioned in the bill will be paid. The revision simplifies the wording, ensuring that it's clear what is expected regarding payment. This clarity is important because it helps prevent misunderstandings about the compensation process outlined in the bill.

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SECOND REGULAR SESSION SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILLNO.
SECOND REGULAR SESSION [PERFECTED] SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILLNO.
944 103RD GENERALASSEMBLY 4889S.03C KRISTINAMARTIN, Secretary ANACT To repeal section 57.540, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to compensation for the attorney of the sheriff of the city of St.
944 103RD GENERALASSEMBLY 4889S.03P KRISTINAMARTIN, Secretary ANACT To repeal section 57.540, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to compensation for the attorney of the sheriff of the city of St.
The sheriff shall set the compensation for an attorney hired pursuant to this section, such compensation shall be paid out of the same funds and revenue as the sheriff of such city is paid.
The sheriff shall set the compensation for an attorney hired pursuant to this section and such compensation shall be paid out of the same funds and revenue as the sheriff of such city is paid.
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Action History

  1. Hearing Conducted H Emerging Issues

  2. Referred H Emerging Issues

  3. H Second Read

  4. SCS S adopted

  5. S Third Read and Passed - Consent

  6. H First Read

  7. Reported from S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee - Consent w/SCS

  8. SCS Voted Do Pass S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee (4889S.03C)

  9. Motion to pass bill as consent taken by S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee - Consent vote adopted

  10. Hearing Conducted S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

  11. Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

  12. S First Read

  13. Prefiled

Sponsors

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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 944 do?
SCS/SB 944 - Current law provides that compensation for the attorney for the sheriff of the City of St. Louis shall be not less than $3,000 and not more than $15,000 per year. This act provides that the sheriff shall set the rate of compensation for the attorney, and the attorney shall serve at the pleasure of the sheriff. This act is identical to a provision contained in HCS/SB 945 (2026) and HCS/SB 1067 (2026). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.
Who sponsors SB 944?
SB 944 is sponsored by Karla May.
What is the current status of SB 944?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced December 01, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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