"The struggles change from day to day, but it is still a step forward to be home where she can start seeing family and friends," Edmondson's mother said.
The bill would create a five-member board to oversee the department. Four of the members would be appointed by the governor. The fifth would be the St. Louis mayor.
Mayor Tishaura Jones endorsed candidates running in six of the city's 14 wards, siding with newcomers in races against some of her critics and past rivals.
The departures have frustrated state election officials involved in the effort and have demonstrated how deeply election conspiracies have spread throughout the GOP.
Gary Muehlberg pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison without parole Monday for the murder of Sandy Little. He has three more cases coming up.