HB 3385 requires Missouri state agencies and purchasing entities to give preference to Missouri-grown or Missouri-produced agricultural products in contracts, provided they meet quality standards, are available in sufficient quantity, and cost no more than 10% more than comparable out-of-state products. The bill mandates a 5% bidding preference for qualifying Missouri products during competitive procurement processes. This preference applies to all state purchases for agencies, schools, and local governments, while still requiring standard competitive bidding. The law supplements existing state preferences for Missouri agricultural products and directs the commissioner of administration to create implementing rules for quality, delivery, and bidding procedures.
HB 3403 designates the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years (Election Day) as a new state public holiday. This affects state employees, who will receive the day off, and all colleges and universities in the state. The bill requires these institutions to close on Election Day unless they are being used as official polling places for elections. The change adds this date to the existing list of state holidays, aligning with standard Election Day observance.
HB 3396, the Missouri Corporate Power Reset Act, requires any entity engaging in political spending (as defined in the bill) within Missouri to register as a foreign business entity and comply with state business laws. The bill deems such political spending as "transacting business" in Missouri, triggering registration obligations for corporations, LLCs, and other artificial persons that make political contributions or expenditures in the state. Failure to register subjects entities to a minimum $1,000 fine and bars them from filing lawsuits in Missouri courts. This law directly affects out-of-state and domestic business entities that engage in political activities, without banning the spending itself but imposing registration requirements.
HB 3397 proposes to exempt purchases made at prison canteens or commissaries from state and local sales and use taxes in Missouri. This change would directly benefit incarcerated individuals and prison staff by reducing the cost of essential goods purchased within correctional facilities. The bill amends existing tax exemption statutes to specifically include these prison retail transactions alongside other current exemptions for items like agricultural supplies and manufacturing equipment. By removing sales tax from these specific prison purchases, the legislation aims to lower expenses for inmates without altering the broader tax structure for other consumers.
HB 3404 reorganizes Missouri’s legal framework for military justice by replacing 50 existing sections with new definitions and procedures governing state military personnel. It specifically affects Missouri National Guard members (not in federal service) by clarifying terms like "active state duty," "commanding officer," and "military court," and establishing protocols for court-martial trials when members face charges. Key provisions include requiring governors to convene courts-martial for dismissed officers within six months and defining how dismissals or administrative discharges impact future service eligibility. The bill streamlines existing military justice processes without creating new rights or benefits, focusing solely on procedural clarity for state military forces.
HB 3406 protects federal firearms licensees (FFLs) in Missouri from civil lawsuits related to temporary firearm storage under private agreements with gun owners. The bill grants FFLs immunity from claims - including those involving injury or death - arising from storing or returning firearms per a "firearm hold agreement," where owners voluntarily hand over lawfully owned guns for a set period. It also preempts local governments from regulating these agreements or creating new legal claims against FFLs. The law ensures such agreements cannot be used to imply negligence or affect a gun owner's legal right to possess property.
HB 3394 changes the damages required when someone intentionally damages or leaves open barriers like fences, gates, or doors on someone else's property (not their own). It sets a base penalty of $100 plus double the actual harm caused to the property owner. The bill excludes certain fences across waterways used for logging (10+ inches diameter) or railroad infrastructure, clarifying that owners of land next to these waterways can still seek compensation for damage from log-driving activities. This affects property owners who damage barriers and those seeking compensation for such damage, focusing on concrete financial remedies.
HB 3387 modifies how family court commissioners are appointed in four specific Missouri judicial circuits (7th, 11th, 13th, and 31st). It allows these circuits to appoint state-paid commissioners without requiring reimbursement, replacing previous rules that tied commissioner salaries to state or federal reimbursement. However, it strictly limits new appointments to not exceed the number of such commissioners existing as of specific dates (1999 for the 11th circuit, 2013 for the 13th/31st, and 2027 for the 7th). Commissioners must meet the same qualifications as circuit judges and receive compensation equivalent to associate circuit judges.
This bill establishes new accountability measures for public schools, charter schools, and school districts, but the provided context does not specify the exact mechanisms or provisions. The official abstract only states the general intent without detailing concrete requirements, such as assessment methods, performance metrics, or enforcement actions. No specific changes to existing policies or affected stakeholders are described in the available information. Since the bill's content is not defined in the context, a substantive summary cannot be provided. The bill remains in early committee stages with no further details on its provisions.
SB 1652 would create a new office within Missouri's Department of Public Safety dedicated to addressing cases involving missing and murdered African American women and girls. The office would collect data on these cases - including solving rates, Amber alert disparities, and intersections with trafficking or domestic violence - and develop policy recommendations based on this analysis. It would also advocate for legislative and law enforcement changes to improve responses, using data from the state's task force on missing and murdered African American women. The bill requires the office to track outcomes, coordinate with relevant agencies, and report findings to the legislature.
HB 3438 prohibits public utilities (gas, electric, water, and sewer companies) from charging customers for specific expenses, including promotional advertising, charitable activities, and lobbying costs. The bill also bans discriminatory pricing practices and requires utilities to seek commission approval for sliding-scale rate adjustments. It mandates that cities pay interest on water/sewer deposits held over two years for current customers and prevents utilities from charging municipalities for fire hydrant placement (though costs can be included in overall rates). These provisions directly affect utility customers and local governments by limiting how utilities can structure and collect fees.
HB 3422 requires health insurance plans sold in the state to cover annual kidney function screening tests starting August 28, 2026. This affects all health carriers offering plans in the state after that date, directly benefiting individuals at risk for chronic kidney disease by ensuring access to preventive screenings. The bill mandates coverage for specific tests including kidney function (glomerular filtration rate), basic metabolic panels, and urine tests for albumin/creatinine. It excludes certain supplemental policies like Medicare supplements, short-term plans, and long-term care coverage. The law aims to promote early detection of chronic kidney disease through mandated insurance coverage.
