Maddy summaryHB 2672 creates the "Missouri Disabled Veterans Personal Property Tax Credit Act," allowing counties to offer a tax credit on personal property taxes for qualifying disabled veterans who own up to two vehicles. The credit equals the veteran's U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs disability rating (up to 100%), directly benefiting Missouri veterans with a 70% or higher service-connected disability rating who reside in adopting counties. Counties must voluntarily adopt the credit via local ordinance, and the credit reduces the veteran's tax bill without changing the vehicle's assessed value or tax rate. Veterans must provide annual proof of disability rating and vehicle ownership, and the credit does not apply to taxes for the blind pension fund. Counties decide whether to implement the credit, with no requirement for statewide adoption.
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Maddy summaryHB 2588 creates the "Missouri Disabled Veterans Homestead Tax Credit Act," allowing Missouri counties to offer a real property tax credit to eligible disabled veterans who own their primary residence. It directly affects veterans with a 100% permanent and total service-connected disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, whose primary home has a market value of $500,000 or less. The credit equals all local property taxes paid (excluding state blind pension fund levies) on the qualified residence, is non-refundable, and carries over to a surviving spouse who remains in the home and doesn't remarry. Counties must adopt the program, and veterans must elect to participate; it does not reduce assessed property value or affect bonded indebtedness calculations.
Maddy summaryHB 2559 requires state agencies to obtain legislative approval before implementing new administrative rules that would cost over $250,000 annually for government, businesses, or individuals. Agencies must notify the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and the full legislature, which must pass a concurrent resolution approving the rule before it takes effect. Rules not approved this way become invalid, with exceptions for federal compliance or funding requirements. This directly affects state agencies creating significant-cost rules and shifts authority to the legislature for final approval.
Maddy summaryHB 2361 makes it a crime to create, share, or possess nonconsensual digital alterations of a person's sexual images (like deepfakes showing someone in explicit acts they never participated in). It targets platforms hosting user-generated content (e.g., social media, apps) by requiring them to establish a clear removal process for such content by December 2026, allowing victims to request takedowns within 48 hours. Violators face a class C felony charge, and victims can sue for $10,000 or actual damages plus legal fees. The law explicitly states disclaimers about lack of consent do not prevent criminal liability. It directly affects individuals whose images are manipulated without consent and platforms that host such content.
Maddy summaryHB 1695 revises Missouri's motor vehicle registration requirements, replacing outdated sections with new provisions. It requires vehicle owners to submit specific details (like VIN, manufacturer, and odometer readings) when registering, with special rules for vehicles under 10 years old and 150,000 miles: the director of revenue must retain odometer data for 10 years for business-use vehicles and certain other non-commercial vehicles. The bill also adds detailed procedures for reconstructed, salvage, or specially constructed vehicles, including documentation and examination requirements. Optional $1 donations to blindness education, organ donor, or Missouri Medal of Honor funds may be made during registration, but are not required. This primarily affects vehicle owners, dealers, and insurers handling registration or salvage claims.
Maddy summaryHJR 143 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing Missouri counties to exempt eligible motor vehicles from personal property taxes. If adopted, counties could choose to implement this exemption for qualifying vehicles (defined by future state law), reducing property taxes for vehicle owners in those counties. Counties opting for this exemption would replace lost tax revenue by increasing a countywide tax on other property types (specifically subclass 3 of class 1 property) to maintain overall tax revenue. The amendment requires voter approval for the constitutional change and gives counties discretion on whether to adopt the vehicle exemption.
Maddy summaryHJR 5 proposes a constitutional amendment to overhaul Missouri's property tax system. It eliminates the tax on tangible personal property (like vehicles and equipment) after 2026 and replaces it with a new tiered system for residential properties based on square footage and age - not market value. Agricultural property will be taxed based on productive capability, while commercial and industrial properties retain current assessment methods. Local governments can replace lost revenue from the personal property tax elimination by adjusting real property taxes on existing parcels, subject to state oversight. This amendment requires voter approval to take effect.
Maddy summaryHB 921, the "Disabled Veteran Property Tax Relief Act," would provide Missouri property tax exemptions for disabled veterans based on their U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs disability rating. Eligible veterans (Missouri residents owning their primary residence with a VA-certified disability rating) would receive tax reductions proportional to their rating - e.g., a 50% disability rating would reduce taxes by 50%. Veterans must apply annually by April 1 with VA documentation and proof of primary residence ownership. Surviving spouses retain the exemption if they live in the home and don’t remarry, and the exemption expires automatically six years after implementation unless reauthorized.
Maddy summaryHB 1260 requires most county sales taxes used for general revenue to expire after 10 years, mandating counties to seek voter approval for renewal through ballot measures that specify the tax duration. Exceptions apply to taxes funding jail construction projects, which may last up to 20 years or until related bonds are paid off. The bill also requires counties to amend tax ordinances to include expiration dates and directs the state Department of Revenue to enforce compliance.
Maddy summaryHB 920, the "Active Teacher Property Tax Exemption Act," would allow qualifying Missouri teachers to exempt their primary residence from real property taxes starting in 2026. It applies to active classroom teachers (including certified teachers, paraprofessionals, and special education teachers working directly in classrooms) who are employed full-time, spend at least 90% of their work time on classroom instruction, and reside in Missouri. To qualify, teachers must submit annual applications by April 1st with proof of employment, teaching certification, and residency. The exemption excludes nonteaching staff like administrators and requires verification to prevent fraud, with penalties for false claims.