Maddy summaryHJR 66 proposes a constitutional amendment to exempt certain disabled veterans' primary homes (homesteads) from Missouri property taxes. It would apply to Missouri residents who are honorably separated veterans certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for 100% service-connected disability compensation. The amendment would add this exemption to Missouri's constitution while requiring counties to replace lost tax revenue through a special tax on certain commercial property (subclass 3 of class 1) within the county. This revenue replacement mechanism would be calculated annually based on changes in property values to ensure taxing authorities maintain funding. The bill does not alter existing exemptions for other property types like religious organizations or manufacturers.
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Maddy summaryHB 664 requires Missouri state agencies to obtain legislative approval before new administrative rules take effect. Specifically, agencies must submit proposed rules to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, which can hold hearings and suspend rules costing over $250,000 until the full General Assembly votes on them. Rules cannot become effective until the legislature approves them via a concurrent resolution, with a 30-day waiting period after committee review. This change ensures all significant agency rules undergo direct legislative scrutiny before implementation.
Maddy summaryHB 939 modifies Missouri's process for communities (counties, cities, fire districts) to adopt building codes by allowing them to reference existing codes instead of copying full text, while requiring public filing of adopted codes. It directly affects homeowners, builders, and developers of one- or two-family homes, condos, and townhouses by prohibiting local ordinances that mandate "green" or "excessive" building standards beyond the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) or 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Key provisions ban requirements for sustainable, energy-efficient, or environmentally responsive features that threaten housing affordability. Violating ordinances are declared null and void, and all adopted codes must clearly state penalties for violations.
Maddy summaryHB 1339 modifies rules for young drivers seeking licenses. It requires applicants under 16 to complete 40 hours of behind-the-wheel driving practice (including 10 nighttime hours) with a qualified supervisor, such as a parent, guardian, or certified instructor. The bill mandates a "PERMIT DRIVER" sticker on vehicles and adds verification that applicants are lawfully present in the U.S. before issuing temporary instruction permits. These changes directly affect minors aged 15-16 who are learning to drive.
Maddy summaryHJR 1 proposes a constitutional amendment to establish strict spending limits for Missouri's state government. It requires that annual spending not exceed a baseline amount (based on prior year appropriations) adjusted by the state's population growth rate (e.g., 100% of prior spending for population decline, 101% for small growth). It creates a "Tax Reform Fund" within the state treasury to cover budget shortfalls only when spending limits are triggered, using revenues from specific tax changes. The amendment also mandates a two-thirds legislative vote to temporarily exceed the spending limit, with the exception lasting no more than 12 months. This directly affects state budgeting decisions and future tax policy implementation.
Maddy summaryHB 100 temporarily lowers Missouri's top income tax rate to 4.95% for tax years 2023-2025, then sets a permanent 4% rate starting January 1, 2026. It allows for future rate reductions (down to 0.1% per year) if state revenue exceeds prior years by specific dollar thresholds. The bill affects all Missouri residents who pay state income tax by modifying how income is taxed across different brackets. The legislation is currently pending in committee after being postponed for further review in February 2025.
Maddy summaryHB 1142 replaces Missouri's existing laws on child sexual trafficking with new, stricter penalties. It creates two offenses: "first degree" for trafficking children under 12 (with life imprisonment requiring 30 years before parole eligibility) and "second degree" for trafficking children under 18 (with minimum 25-year sentences, increasing to life if force/coercion is used). The bill explicitly states that believing a victim was 12 or 18+ is not a valid defense. It directly affects individuals who recruit, transport, or profit from children in commercial sex acts, sexual performances, or explicit material production.