Maddy summaryThis bill restricts the ability of non-citizens and non-residents to buy, sell, or hold agricultural land within the state, while allowing them to own other types of real estate. Beginning August 28, 2024, foreign individuals and businesses are prohibited from acquiring any agricultural land, and those who already own such land cannot transfer it to other foreign entities. The legislation requires that any proposed transfer of agricultural land currently held by a foreign party be reviewed and approved by the state Department of Agriculture to ensure compliance with these new limits. Existing foreign owners retain their current property rights but are barred from selling or gifting the land to other non-residents after the effective date.
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Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to Missouri that would establish county sheriffs as elected officials serving four-year terms, unless a county already has an appointed sheriff. The amendment would expand the sheriff's duties to include leading federal investigations and suppressing civil unrest, while also granting sheriffs the authority to hire and set compensation for their deputies. Additionally, it introduces a recall process allowing voters to remove a sheriff through a special election if they collect signatures from at least 50% of registered voters citing misconduct, incompetence, or failure to perform duties. Counties that currently have appointed sheriffs could choose to restore the elected office, and once restored, the change would be permanent.
Maddy summaryHB 1955 updates Missouri state laws regarding how the state manages its financial assets and how residents calculate their state income taxes. The bill requires the state treasurer to keep at least one percent of state funds in local banks as cash or interest-bearing deposits, provided these funds are not needed for current expenses. It also modifies the state income tax code by adding specific federal tax refunds and interest amounts to a taxpayer's income while allowing certain deductions to be subtracted. These tax adjustments are designed to align Missouri's tax calculations with changes in federal tax laws, such as rules on business interest and property tax deductions.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes changes to how Missouri citizens propose laws and amend the state constitution through the initiative petition process. It would require petitions to be signed by a specific percentage of registered voters in two-thirds of the state's congressional districts and mandate a public review period before measures appear on the ballot. The legislation also introduces restrictions to prevent foreign governments or political parties from sponsoring or funding these petitions and limits the ability of the General Assembly to repeal or amend laws approved by voters. Additionally, it sets new voting thresholds for constitutional amendments, requiring approval by a majority of voters statewide and in a majority of congressional districts.