HB 559 modifies the governance of Missouri's Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LAGERS) by changing how one board trustee position is filled. Starting January 1, 2026, the trustee position currently elected by employer governing bodies will instead be elected by retirees (retirants) of the system. The bill also updates eligibility rules, term lengths, and election procedures to maintain balanced representation from employees, employers, and retirees on the seven-member board.
HB 420 repeals an existing Missouri law and establishes a new legal framework for creating theater, cultural arts, and entertainment districts in qualifying areas. It allows counties and cities meeting specific population thresholds (e.g., 250,000-350,000 residents) or geographic criteria (like bordering lakes with 1,000+ miles of shoreline) to form these districts. The bill defines key terms and designates the new provisions as the "Theater, Cultural Arts, and Entertainment District Act." This change directly affects local governments in qualifying jurisdictions by enabling them to establish such districts under the new rules.
HB 418 modifies Missouri law to regulate the sale and handling of detached catalytic converters. It requires scrap metal dealers and recyclers to maintain detailed records for each transaction involving detached catalytic converters, including proof the seller is a legitimate auto repair shop or has lawful acquisition. Dealers must document the vehicle make, model, year, and VIN from which the converter was removed, along with the seller's identification and transaction details. These records must be kept for four years and submitted quarterly to the Missouri Department of Revenue. The bill directly affects scrap metal dealers, recyclers, and auto repair shops handling catalytic converters.
HB 85, titled "Modifies provisions relating to mail sent by state agencies," actually focuses on late filing fees for campaign disclosures and financial statements, not mail procedures. The bill establishes:
- Late fees of $10/day (increasing to $100/day after 30 days) for unfiled campaign reports or financial interest statements, capped at $6,000 per document.
- Required notices via certified mail to filers, with appeals allowed within 10 days for "good cause."
- Collection methods including commission enforcement and deposits to the general revenue fund.
The bill was prefied on December 2, 2024, but withdrawn the same day (December 6), so it never advanced. The title misrepresents the content, as the bill addresses filing penalties - not mail handling.
This bill updates the rules for how property assessors in Missouri calculate and record property tax values. It changes the percentage of true value used to assess different types of real property, such as residential and commercial land, and adjusts the rates for specific personal property items like historic vehicles, aircraft, and farm machinery. The legislation also clarifies how assessors must handle new construction, establishes procedures for resolving disputes over assessment plans, and sets a legal presumption that computer-generated valuations are accurate unless proven otherwise.
This bill modifies Missouri laws to prohibit the use of public funds for abortion facilities or their affiliates and restricts MO HealthNet payments for services provided at those locations. It grants taxpayers and the state attorney general the legal right to sue to enforce these funding restrictions and allows courts to award damages or other remedies for violations. Additionally, the bill outlines specific rules for MO HealthNet coverage, including limits on hospital costs, denial of payment for medically unnecessary outpatient services, and exclusions for certain nursing home and drug costs. While it maintains coverage for various health services like emergency care and family planning, it explicitly bars funding for abortions and abortifacient drugs except in cases where a physician certifies the mother's life is endangered.
This bill establishes a new Joint Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect composed of legislators from both the Senate and House of Representatives to study and improve the state's child protection system. The committee will conduct ongoing analyses of reporting and investigation processes, develop plans for better decision-making regarding child removal, and assess the need for additional resources and foster care homes. Members of the committee will serve without pay but can be reimbursed for expenses, and they are required to submit an annual report with recommendations to the General Assembly. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Children's Division maintain a central registry and information system to track reports of abuse or neglect while ensuring that mandatory reporters cannot submit anonymous reports.
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 6 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 1
Motion to Do Pass Failed (H)
Second read and referred: Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment(S)
Voted Do Pass (S)
Motion to Do Pass Failed (H)
