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This bill modifies the compensation structure for circuit clerks across different county classifications in Missouri. Specifically, the bill significantly increases base salaries for circuit clerks in first, second, third, and fourth classification counties, with the new salary amounts taking effect on September 1, 2025. For example, circuit clerks in first-classification counties will see their base salary rise from $36,145 to $94,130, with an additional $4,000 for counties where court is held in two cities. The bill also mandates that circuit clerks' compensation will annually increase in line with salary adjustments for judicial department employees, and introduces a provision ensuring that a circuit clerk's annual compensation cannot be less than their previous year's salary. The legislation maintains that circuit clerks are state employees (with exceptions for St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and Jackson County), and that their compensation will be paid in monthly installments. Furthermore, the bill specifies that all fees collected by circuit clerks must be paid over to the state or respective counties as prescribed by law, and their compensation is intended to replace any previous fee-based earnings.

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