Rep. Phil Amato

Maddy summaryHB 1774 creates a Missouri state income tax credit for individuals who donate to qualifying local hospital foundations. It allows taxpayers to claim a credit equal to 50% of their donation amount (capped at $2,500 annually per taxpayer), provided the foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides financial relief for unpaid hospital bills in the donor’s area. The credit is non-refundable, cannot exceed total state income tax liability, and has a $2 million annual cap across all taxpayers. This policy directly affects Missouri residents who pay state income tax and make qualifying donations to hospital foundations, aiming to incentivize charitable support for community healthcare access.

Maddy summaryHB 2074 creates the "Missouri Disabled Veterans' Dependents Tuition Waiver," providing public college tuition waivers for dependents of veterans who died in service, died from service-connected disabilities, or were certified as permanently and totally disabled by the VA. Eligible dependents include children, stepchildren, and spouses who are Missouri residents and meet age requirements (under 26, or up to 31 if they served in the military). The waiver covers remaining tuition after federal/state aid, administered by the Missouri Veterans' Commission, and applies to one community college degree followed by one bachelor's degree. It excludes concurrent use with other state veteran-dependent tuition programs.

Maddy summaryHB 1776 creates a state matching grant program to help Missouri school districts fund renovation projects. It provides state funds covering 60% of eligible project costs (with districts contributing 40%), targeting essential upgrades like roofing, HVAC, windows, and health/environmental improvements at school facilities. Eligible projects must maintain daily school operations, and funding prioritizes districts affected by disasters, experiencing rapid enrollment growth, or having lower property values per student. School districts apply annually, with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education reviewing applications and awarding grants based on established criteria and available appropriations.

Maddy summaryHB 1777 modifies how property tax increases in redevelopment zones are allocated under tax increment financing (TIF) in Missouri. It directly affects municipalities using TIF to fund redevelopment projects, specifying that property tax increases above baseline values (the "increment") must be redirected to pay redevelopment costs. Key changes include requiring consent from taxing districts before redirecting revenue from voter-approved tax rate hikes, and clarifying that certain tax increases (like those from new levy rates) won’t automatically fund TIF without agreement. The bill also ensures that property valuation increases used for TIF won’t affect state school funding calculations until redevelopment costs are fully paid.

Maddy summaryHB 2460 sets a three-year limit on legal service contracts for cities of the third classification in Missouri, requiring voter approval before implementation. Cities must either gain council approval followed by voter consent or respond to a petition signed by 10% of registered voters from the last mayoral election to adopt this limit. If approved, cities must renew legal service contracts every three years through competitive bidding. This directly affects cities contracting for attorney services, replacing elected city attorneys with potentially contracted legal providers under the new terms. The bill does not change existing election terms for other city officers like mayor or treasurer.

Maddy summaryHB 2462 prohibits convicted sexual offenders (specifically those convicted under certain state or out-of-state sex offenses involving minors or exploitation) from using, loitering within 500 feet of, or residing in apartment or condominium complexes with pools. Starting August 28, 2026, offenders found guilty under this law cannot establish residence in complexes containing pools. Violating these restrictions is a class E felony for a first offense and a class D felony for subsequent violations. The bill directly affects individuals convicted of specified sex offenses, limiting their access to and residency in housing with pool facilities.

Maddy summaryHB 2464 establishes the "Missouri Terminally Ill Patient Dignity and Care Act," requiring hospitals to provide specific care standards for patients certified by a physician as terminally ill (expected to die within six months). Key provisions mandate timely pain management, a 30-minute response time to patient requests for assistance (unless clinically justified), documented care protocols, and access to a terminal care ombudsman to address complaints. Hospitals must track response times, investigate neglect complaints, and report annually to the Department of Health, with penalties including civil fines up to $5,000 per violation or license suspension for noncompliance. The law directly affects terminally ill patients in Missouri hospitals and takes effect January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryHB 2406 requires state agencies to notify Missouri's Joint Committee on Administrative Rules before finalizing any new rule that would cost over $250,000 annually for state agencies or significantly impact businesses or individuals financially. The bill mandates a 30-day waiting period after committee notification and requires the legislature to approve such rules via a concurrent resolution before they can take effect. This applies to most administrative rules, making them unenforceable without following these steps, though exceptions exist for rules needed for federal compliance or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 3105, titled the "Second Amendment Preservation Act," protects Missouri residents' right to possess firearms by declaring federal gun regulations within the state invalid if they exceed constitutional limits. It grants the state attorney general or county prosecutors authority to sue federal officials for infringing on these rights and requires disciplinary action for law enforcement officers who knowingly violate them. The bill also affirms Missouri's exclusive authority to regulate firearms, including maintaining the existing federal excise tax on firearms, which it states does not restrict lawful ownership.

Maddy summaryHB 2461 modifies Missouri's tax credit program for donations to food assistance organizations. Taxpayers can claim a credit for cash or food donations to qualifying food pantries (since 2013), soup kitchens/homeless shelters (since 2018), or food banks (starting 2026), with credits equaling 50% of donation value before 2026 and 70% after. The credit is capped at $2,500 per taxpayer annually, with annual limits on total credits ($1.75 million for pantries/soup kitchens/shelters pre-2026; $2.75 million for those plus $1.25 million for food banks post-2026). Organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Missouri residents, and donations must be accepted before expiration dates.