Maddy summaryHJR 177 proposes a constitutional amendment to change how Missouri distributes revenue from fuel taxes collected on highway users. The amendment would direct 10% of remaining net fuel tax revenue to a County Aid Road Trust Fund (with specific rules for cities outside counties), 15% to incorporated cities/towns for road construction and maintenance, 1% to counties based on agricultural land, and the remainder to the state road fund. All funds must be used exclusively for roads, bridges, and related infrastructure - no salaries or equipment purchases are permitted under the county fund provisions. This amendment, if approved by voters, would modify existing distribution formulas and prevent local governments from imposing new fuel-related taxes without voter approval.
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Maddy summaryHJR 178 is a proposed constitutional amendment requiring Missouri's legislature to include detailed fiscal impact statements for any bill that modifies local government mandates. These statements must identify affected local governments, estimate all costs (including administrative and compliance), distinguish between one-time and ongoing expenses, and confirm state funding availability. The bill prevents local governments from implementing mandates without guaranteed state funding, suspending requirements if funding isn't secured while keeping the underlying law valid. This directly affects Missouri's cities, counties, and other local entities by ensuring state funding precedes their implementation of new mandates.
Maddy summaryHB 2204 requires groups spending money to influence public opinion through ads or protests to disclose their identity and spending. Specifically, it mandates clear funding disclosures ("Paid for by [entity]") on ads or communications promoting political/social causes, and requires reporting of all payments made to individuals for protest participation (including amounts, locations, and organizer details) within 48-7 days. The Missouri Ethics Commission enforces these rules, with penalties including fines for non-compliance or false reporting. Exemptions cover personal social media posts, genuine news content, and internal communications, while explicitly protecting First Amendment rights and preventing viewpoint-based regulation.
Maddy summaryHB 2203 requires municipalities to maintain physical copies of their local laws (municipal code) for public access. Specifically, if a city's ordinances are not available online for free, it must keep at least three printed copies at the municipal clerk's office during business hours. If the code is already freely available online, the municipality only needs to keep one physical copy on file for public inspection. This bill directly affects municipal clerks' offices and ensures consistent public access to local government records.
Maddy summaryHJR 131 proposes a constitutional amendment to Missouri's Article X that would establish new property tax exemptions and set a state revenue limit. It would exempt certain properties (veterans' homesteads, manufacturing inventories, religious/charitable properties) from taxation and require counties to replace lost tax revenue through a new countywide tax on specific commercial property. The amendment also sets a state revenue cap, limiting total state taxes (excluding federal funds) to a formula based on historical revenue and Missouri personal income, effective for fiscal year 2027-2028. This would directly affect businesses (manufacturers, retailers), property owners (veterans, religious organizations), and local governments managing tax replacement mechanisms. The amendment requires voter approval to take effect.
Maddy summaryHB 2902 bans the sale, possession, or use of devices that can bypass car key fobs (like "relay attack devices" or "key programming tools") except for law enforcement, auto dealers, insurers, and mechanics. It also creates a "Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Commission" to manage grants for local law enforcement to fund programs targeting vehicle theft, including multi-jurisdiction task forces, specialized training, and public awareness campaigns. The commission, composed of state officials and industry representatives, will approve funding for prevention, investigation, and prosecution of vehicle-related crimes. This directly affects car thieves (by restricting tools), law enforcement agencies (via grant access), and auto industry professionals (who retain limited device access).
Maddy summaryHB 3294 would allow Missouri taxpayers to subtract military income earned while serving in a combat zone from their state taxable income. This provision applies to income included in federal adjusted gross income but not otherwise excluded, specifically covering service in areas designated by the President as combat zones. The subtraction would reduce the taxable income subject to Missouri's income tax for qualifying military personnel. The bill is currently under legislative consideration after being introduced and read for the second time.
Maddy summaryHB 2903 modifies the governance structure for public hospital boards of trustees. It specifies that elected trustees serve terms of one to five years (determined by lot), replaces previous term rules for trustees elected before 1995, and prohibits trustees from having conflicts of interest (e.g., being a current or recent hospital employee). The bill clarifies the board's authority to manage hospital funds, operations, and contracts - including leasing facilities with county commission approval in certain counties - while requiring reimbursement for expenses only with board approval. These changes directly affect public hospital boards, county commissions, and hospital staff in counties operating public hospitals.
Maddy summaryHB 2206 updates licensing and record-keeping rules for businesses handling vehicle parts, salvage, and scrap metal. It requires specific licenses for used parts dealers, salvage dealers, rebuilders, and scrap processors, replacing previous regulations. Key provisions mandate detailed transaction records for scrap metal, catalytic converters, and vehicle parts - including seller ID, vehicle details, and weight - and prohibit selling catalytic converters until 5 business days after purchase. The bill also requires "FOR EXPORT ONLY" stamps on titles for non-U.S. vehicle sales and sets penalties for illegal catalytic converter purchases.
Maddy summaryHB 2207 establishes Missouri's "Electric Choice and Competition Law," shifting the state's electricity market from a monopoly structure to one allowing customers to choose their electricity supplier. It requires electric utilities to provide open access to their transmission and distribution systems, enabling retail electric suppliers to sell directly to customers. Starting 24 months after August 28, 2026, commercial and industrial customers (those with higher energy use) will gain the ability to select a supplier, while residential customers will receive default supply service if they do not choose an alternative. The bill also standardizes billing (requiring either "dual bills" or "supplier consolidated bills") and creates mechanisms like a "competitive transition charge" to recover legacy costs from the monopoly era over time.