SB 754 updates Missouri laws governing the juvenile court system by repealing and replacing numerous existing sections with new provisions. The bill primarily affects children and the courts that handle cases involving minors, including those in need of care, those charged with offenses, and victims of trafficking. Key changes clarify when a juvenile court has exclusive jurisdiction over a child, establish rules for transferring cases between counties, and add specific protections, such as ensuring a parent's disability alone does not justify removing a child from their custody. The legislation also introduces a verification step for home-schooled children before reporting potential truancy violations and grants children the right to request a change of judge.
SB 872 updates Missouri laws regarding how utility companies and cable providers are taxed and regulated. The bill primarily affects cable operators, video service providers, and local governments by redefining key terms like "video service" and "gross revenues" to clarify what fees and charges are subject to taxation. It establishes specific rules for calculating revenue, such as excluding certain costs like equipment rentals and advertising income from taxable amounts, while also setting an expiration date for some existing regulations on wireless facilities. Additionally, the legislation modifies how Missouri calculates state income tax by adjusting the treatment of federal tax refunds received by residents.
Modifies provisions relating to landlord-tenant actions, including eviction proceeding moratoriums and filings for transfers of real property with outstanding collectible judgments
This bill modifies Missouri's property tax credit program to help senior citizens aged 62 and older who own and live in their primary residence. It allows counties to offer a credit that offsets increases in property tax bills by comparing current tax liabilities to the amount owed in the year the taxpayer first became eligible. Counties can implement this credit through a local ordinance or a voter referendum, and the credit amount is calculated based on the difference between current taxes and the initial tax liability, with adjustments for new construction or annexations. The legislation also clarifies how these credits are treated for state tax levy calculations and requires counties to notify local political subdivisions of the total credit amounts issued each year.
This bill modifies the rules governing how the state promotes business development. It directly affects government agencies responsible for economic growth and the businesses they aim to attract or support. The specific changes to the promotion strategies are not detailed in the available text, but the law has been signed into effect by the Governor.
SB 1388 allows certain nuclear facilities to be exempt from paying sales tax on purchases. This change directly benefits companies that build or operate nuclear power plants by reducing their costs. The bill became law after being signed by the governor in July 2024.
This bill is a procedural amendment that adjusts the funding amount for the Department of Corrections by reducing a specific line item by $225,000. It directly affects the state budget by modifying the total appropriation listed for the department's expenses, grants, and distributions. The change requires updates to related sections and totals within the legislation to maintain numerical accuracy. This action does not introduce new policies or alter the department's operational scope, but rather fine-tunes the financial figures already proposed.
HB 2018 is a procedural amendment that reduces the dollar amount of every appropriation in House Bill 2018 by 1%, rounding the result to the nearest whole dollar. This change directly affects the state budget by lowering the allocated funds for various state departments and offices listed in the original bill. The amendment also requires updating the bill's section totals and internal references to match the reduced figures. Ultimately, the bill modifies the financial distribution plan without altering the specific programs or agencies receiving the funds.
This bill amends a previous appropriations measure to allocate funds for a monument, plaque, and landscaping. It specifically directs the use of $30,000 less than the originally proposed amount for this capital improvement project. The change adjusts the total budget figures and related references within the original legislation to reflect the reduced spending.
HB 2013 is an amendment that reduces the funding amounts allocated for real property leases and related services by 1%, with the final figures rounded to the nearest whole dollar. This change directly impacts the budget available to the entity responsible for these leases, effectively lowering the total expenditure authorized in the original bill. The amendment also requires updating all related section totals and references within the legislation to reflect these reduced dollar amounts.
HB 2015 authorizes the transfer of specific funds from various state sources to designated agencies and programs for the fiscal period ending June 30, 2024. The bill directs money to support elementary and secondary education initiatives, including school district trust funds, special education, and child care services related to the pandemic. It also allocates resources for state transportation construction, lottery vendor payments, tax refunds, and administrative expenses for departments such as Health and Senior Services and the Department of Revenue. Additionally, the legislation includes guidance for state agencies on how to implement these financial appropriations.
This bill modifies the rules for how the state treasurer manages linked deposits, which are funds set aside to provide loans to specific groups like minority-owned businesses, farmers, and small enterprises. Under the new provisions, the treasurer must make a good faith effort to ensure these deposits are used to offer loans at reduced interest rates to eligible borrowers, with the specific discount depending on current market rates. The legislation also establishes strict guidelines for loan agreements, requiring that the duration of the deposit matches the loan term and that the state receives market interest rates if the funds are not actively lending to eligible parties. Additionally, the bill mandates that the treasurer prioritize renewing existing loan agreements over funding new applications to maintain a stable flow of capital.
