Rep. Gregory Porter

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HCR 11), not a policy bill. It formally honors the Hosea Family for their 31st Biennial Family Reunion. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or groups beyond this symbolic recognition. It was adopted by voice vote as a non-binding gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryHR 8 designates February as "American Heart Month" through a congressional resolution. This procedural bill does not create new laws or affect specific groups; it formally recognizes the month to raise public awareness about heart health. The resolution has no direct policy impact, funding changes, or legal obligations. It was introduced by Representative Andrade and co-sponsored by numerous colleagues, with no further legislative action noted.

Prohibits the bureau of motor vehicles (BMV) from selling the personal information of an individual who: (1) is less than 21 years of age; (2) is 65 years of age or older; or (3) opts out of the sale of the individual's personal information. Prohibits a person to which the BMV provides such information from selling or disclosing the information (sales prohibition). Requires the BMV to provide an easily understandable and easily accessible means by which an individual may opt out of the sale of the individual's personal information. Permits the state board of finance, upon approval by the governor, to transfer funds to the BMV to offset a shortfall in funding for the BMV that occurs in a state fiscal year beginning before July 1, 2028, as a result of the sales prohibition.

Maddy summaryHCR 6 is a symbolic resolution designating January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or directly affect individuals or organizations - its purpose is solely to raise public awareness about human trafficking through official recognition. The resolution was introduced in the Senate and referred to committee in early 2026. As a concurrent resolution, it requires no legislative action to take effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 4) is a ceremonial resolution to formally recognize and commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It does not create new laws or affect any specific group; instead, it serves as a symbolic gesture by Congress to honor Dr. King's legacy and contributions to civil rights. The resolution was introduced and adopted in the House on January 12, 2026, with multiple co-sponsors. As a procedural measure, it has no direct policy impact beyond acknowledgment.

Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services to, not later than March 1, 2026, provide a written report to the budget committee with specified information concerning any termination of a managed care organization's Medicaid contract in 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1089 allows local governments (like cities or counties) to ban or restrict firearms in public parks they operate or maintain. The bill directly affects park visitors and local authorities, giving communities explicit legal authority to set their own rules about firearms in these spaces. Key provision: It amends existing law to clarify that local units can prohibit firearms in parks without needing additional approval, shifting the decision from state-level rules to local control. The bill does not automatically ban firearms but provides the framework for local governments to enact such restrictions. (Note: The bill is in early stages, with no votes taken yet.)

Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services to apply, not later than October 1, 2026, for approval of a Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver to provide coverage for health related social needs.

Amends the appropriation from the financial responsibility and opportunity growth fund (fund) for the state budget biennium in HEA 1001-2025 to require the total amount appropriated from the fund to be used for funding the Child Care and Development Fund voucher program and On My Way Pre-K programmatic funding and for no other purpose.

Provides that provisions of law concerning the statewide waiver ombudsman apply to an individual who has a disability and receives services administered by the bureau of disabilities services. (Current law specifies that these provisions apply to an individual who has a developmental disability and receives services under the federal home and community based services program.) Specifies that these provisions do not apply to an individual served by the long term care ombudsman program. Changes references from "statewide waiver ombudsman" to "statewide bureau of disabilities services ombudsman". Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services (office of the secretary) to prepare an annual report on the provision of Medicaid home and community based waiver services. Specifies the information that must be included in the report. Requires the division of disability and rehabilitative services advisory council to provide recommendations to the division of disability and rehabilitative services to ensure the delivery of appropriate high quality services to recipients. Requires the office of the secretary to provide to the division of disability and rehabilitative services advisory council reports on the office of the secretary's plans to provide services to individuals who require extraordinary care and specifies the timing of the reports.