Requires each public school to develop a disaster and attack preparedness plan by 1/1/2026 that includes shelter-in-place drills. Requires each school to maintain emergency goods sufficient for at least 48 hours in its facilities.
Exempts food and groceries from certain healthcare-related goods or services that were not the general excise tax. Expands general excise tax exemptions to include purchased under the Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Maddy summaryHB 1441 creates a new criminal offense called "organized retail theft" for coordinated theft schemes targeting retail businesses. It sets specific penalties for this offense and establishes an organized retail theft task force to investigate and address such incidents. The bill directly affects retailers by providing new legal tools to combat large-scale theft operations and law enforcement agencies through the task force structure. Key provisions define the crime, outline penalties, and mandate the task force’s formation without specifying exact penalty levels.
Maddy summaryHB 275 authorizes the state to issue general obligation bonds and allocate existing funds for capital improvement projects (like roads, parks, or public buildings) within the 41st Representative District. This bill directly affects residents and local infrastructure in that specific district by providing dedicated funding for physical improvements. The key mechanism is the authorization of state bonds and appropriated funds to finance these projects, without requiring new taxes. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.
Maddy summaryHB 283 would eliminate the state individual income tax, meaning residents would no longer owe this tax on their earnings. It directly affects all state residents who currently pay individual income tax, including wage earners and those with investment income. The key provision is the complete removal of the tax, shifting the state's revenue focus away from personal income. The bill is currently pending in committee and has not yet advanced to a vote.
Requires that each county council district feature at least one voter service center for elections. Provides further, that each county council district must have one voter service center open on election day.
Maddy summaryHB 1443 would establish a high school program creating a direct pathway for students to enter law enforcement careers through a dedicated curriculum. It allocates state funds to develop and implement this program at participating high schools, including training and partnerships with local law enforcement agencies. The initiative directly affects high school students seeking law enforcement careers and law enforcement agencies that would collaborate on the program. The bill is currently pending in committee and has not yet been enacted.
Categorizes electric bicycles into three classes based on speed and operation. Requires electric bicycle manufacturers and distributors to apply a label to each electric bicycle. Authorizes county police to confiscate bicycles for certain offenses. Increases penalty fee paid upon redemption. Imposes a requirement that counties inform individuals of the applicable traffic code, safety information, and penalties for violations at the time of registering a bicycle.
Protects consumers, who are purchasing their first vehicle, from predatory interest rates by setting a maximum interest rate of two per cent for consumers with a credit score below six hundred and zero per cent for consumers with a credit score of six hundred or more. Authorizes existing avenues of redress from usury under chapter 478 to apply to this Act.
Maddy summaryHB 207 requires K-12 schools to establish sex-specific athletic teams (separate for males and females) to promote gender equality in sports. The bill directly affects public school athletic programs by mandating this team structure for all competitive sports. Its key provision is the requirement for schools to maintain separate teams based on biological sex, rather than allowing mixed-gender or single-gender team options. The bill aims to ensure equitable participation opportunities for students in athletic competitions. (Note: This summary reflects the bill's stated provisions as described in its official abstract.)
