Maddy summaryHB 366 allows certain organizations, such as farm bureaus or large membership groups meeting specific criteria (e.g., 100,000+ members, $500 million in assets), to offer health care contracts that are not classified as insurance under state law. These contracts must follow similar processing rules as insurance plans for claims and benefits but include a mandatory disclaimer stating they are not insurance and are not covered by state insurance guaranty associations. The bill directly affects members of qualifying organizations, who would receive these contracts instead of traditional insurance policies. It does not change health care coverage for the general public but creates a distinct regulatory pathway for these specific membership-based health arrangements.
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Maddy summaryHB 195, the "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act," requires healthcare providers in abortion settings to provide the same medical care to any child born alive during or after an abortion as they would to any other newborn, including immediate hospital transport. It mandates providers to report failures to follow these standards to law enforcement and imposes criminal penalties - up to five years in prison or $10,000 fines - for non-compliance, while classifying intentional killing of such a child as first-degree murder. The bill also establishes civil liability for causing death or failing to comply with these provisions, allowing victims’ families to seek damages for injury or death. It directly affects abortion providers, patients, and children born alive during abortion procedures, with no impact on natural miscarriages before fetal viability.
Maddy summaryHB 1259 updates Missouri's income tax code to clarify how taxpayers can claim credits for income taxes paid to other states. It limits these credits to the portion of Missouri tax attributable to out-of-state income and adds specific rules for S corporations and bank shareholders regarding tax credits. The bill also modifies estate and trust tax calculations and allows trustees to change a trust's principal administration location without court approval, provided beneficiaries are notified 60 days in advance. These changes primarily affect Missouri taxpayers with income from other states, S corporation shareholders, and trust administrators. The bill does not create new taxes but adjusts existing credit mechanisms and trust administration procedures.
Maddy summaryHB 1119 requires healthcare providers performing or present during an abortion to provide the same medical care to any infant born alive during or after the procedure as they would to any other newborn, including immediate hospital transport. It criminalizes failing to provide this care (up to 5 years imprisonment or $10,000 fine) and defines killing a born-alive infant as first-degree murder. The bill also creates civil liability for causing death, failing to provide care, or facilitating unlawful abortions, allowing lawsuits by affected individuals including the infant, the person who had the abortion, or their families. It prohibits defenses based on consent to abortion and voids any agreements related to self-induced or unlawful abortions.
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 summaryHJR 25 proposes a constitutional amendment to change how judges are selected for Missouri's Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and circuit courts in St. Louis City and Jackson County. It would require the governor to appoint judges from three nominees submitted by a nonpartisan judicial commission, instead of the current system. If the governor doesn't appoint within 60 days, the commission must resubmit three new candidates. This amendment, if approved by voters, would modify Article V of the Missouri Constitution to alter the judicial appointment process for these specific courts.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits public schools from requiring students to receive mRNA vaccines, undergo genetic editing procedures, or have mechanical or electronic devices implanted under their skin. The law applies to all conditions related to school enrollment, attendance at school events, or any other school-related reason. By banning these specific medical and technological mandates, the legislation ensures that students cannot be forced to participate in these procedures as part of their education.
Maddy summaryHB 1402 permits members of the general assembly and other elected officials to hang state and national flags outside their office doors. This change authorizes the capitol building to manage the display of these flags beyond the interior of the offices. The bill applies specifically to elected officials and does not alter other flag-related policies.
Maddy summaryHB 2921 modifies state laws regarding gaming and law enforcement to allow the police superintendent to partner with the Missouri Lottery and Gaming Commissions for enforcing gaming regulations and conducting background checks. This partnership would permit the hiring of additional patrol officers specifically for gaming enforcement who are exempt from the standard limit of 1,604 officers for the patrol force. The bill also establishes a tuition assistance program for combat veterans attending public universities, capping their tuition at $50 per credit hour for undergraduate programs and 30% of the cost for graduate degrees. Funding for these tuition reductions would come from gaming proceeds, and institutions would receive reimbursement from the state to offset the costs.