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Call to Action: Support SJR40 – Protect Constitutional Sheriffs in Missouri!

UPDATE!

Urgent Alert on SJR 40, the Constitutional Sheriffs Bill is Stalled! We must light up the phone lines: Rep Scott Cupps, Rules Comm. Chair (573-751-1488). Stalling SJR40 on behalf of whom? Please help now!

Missourians, today is your chance to defend local control and constitutional governance! SJR40, a proposed amendment to the Missouri Constitution, ensures that our sheriffs remain elected by the people, accountable to their communities, and empowered as chief law enforcement officers to uphold our rights. The House Crime and Public Safety Committee is holding a public hearing TODAY, May 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM, and your voice is critical to advancing this vital legislation. We must act now with only 8 days left in the legislative session!

ACT4MO supports SJR40 and the role of Constitutional Sheriffs in protecting our liberties from federal overreach and ensuring justice at the local level. Below, you’ll find ways to take action, including sample testimony to make your voice heard.

Take Action Today:

    Sample Testimony:
    I strongly support SJR40, which amends the Missouri Constitution to protect the role of elected sheriffs as Constitutional Sheriffs. This bill ensures that sheriffs, chosen by the people, serve as our chief law enforcement officers, safeguarding our communities and constitutional rights from federal overreach. By guaranteeing their election and limiting their removal to a writ of quo warranto, SJR 40 promotes local accountability and stability in law enforcement.

    As a Missourian, I believe sheriffs should answer to their constituents, not bureaucrats. This amendment aligns with our state’s commitment to liberty, local governance, and the rule of law. Please vote YES on SJR 40 to strengthen our sheriffs and protect our freedoms.

    Tips for Personalizing:

    1. Share a brief personal reason (e.g., “As a parent, I want sheriffs who prioritize community safety.”).
    2. Mention your county to emphasize local impact.
    1. Contact Speaker Jon Patterson:
      Speaker Jon Patterson can ensure SJR40 gets a House vote. Recent X posts suggest he may be hesitant, so your call or email is crucial:

    Why SJR40 Matters

    SJR40 strengthens Missouri’s sheriffs by:

    • Ensuring they are elected, not appointed, preserving democratic control.
    • Protecting them from arbitrary removal, maintaining independence.

    Without SJR40, sheriffs’ authority could be undermined by state or federal interference, jeopardizing our safety and freedoms. X posts highlight Senator Jill Carter and sheriffs like Bonham championing this bill, but Speaker Patterson’s hesitation could block progress.

    Act Now!

    With the legislative session ending soon, time is critical. Submit your testimony by 11:00 PM tonight, call committee members, and contact Speaker Patterson to demand a vote on SJR 40. Let’s protect our Constitutional Sheriffs and keep Missouri free!

    Join ACT4MO in defending liberty!

    For more info on SJR40, see our legislative fact sheet!

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    About Act for Missouri

    Act for Missouri is a resource for Missouri Conservatives who are looking for information on how they can get involved. This resource is for Missourians who:

    • Believe that the Constitution of the United States was divinely inspired and provides the framework for a government that protects citizens right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. This includes an unwavering support for the 2nd Amendment as written!
    • Unapologetically Pro-Life!
    • Limited government leads to lower taxes and greater liberty and freedom.
    • Protecting our Children! Taking back control of our schools from the Unions and ensuring that our children are educated, not indoctrinated.
    • Self-government is only possible for a moral and religious people and as John Adams states, “is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” Thus, scripturally based Judeo-Christian principles are the moral foundation of our Nation. 

    This site is not directly affiliated with any group or candidate but does promote those groups, causes, and candidates that support the ideals, causes, and values described above.

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