Maddy summaryHB 737 replaces four existing Missouri statutes with new provisions governing financial accountability for children in state custody. The bill directly affects children under the Children's Division, their parents, and financial representatives (like fiduciaries or payees) handling funds for these children. Key mechanisms require all money received for a child - such as benefits from Social Security or Veterans Administration - to be accounted for in the child’s name and used *only* for "unmet needs" like tutoring, transportation, housing preparation, or technology (not for foster care costs or general maintenance). The law also mandates annual reviews to identify new benefits and ensures the division only acts as a representative payee when no other suitable candidate exists.
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Maddy summaryHB 594 replaces Missouri's tax calculation rules for individual income tax by adding specific items back to federal adjusted gross income. It directly affects Missouri residents filing state income tax returns by increasing taxable income for certain deductions, such as federal tax refunds related to pandemic credits (excluding specific pandemic relief), interest on certain government bonds, and business deductions like accelerated depreciation. The bill also modifies how net operating loss carryforwards and out-of-state property taxes are treated in state tax calculations. These changes adjust Missouri's taxable income upward for affected taxpayers without altering the state's tax rates.
Maddy summaryHJR 30 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban most abortions after fetal viability (when a fetus can survive outside the womb with medical support) in Missouri, except to preserve the life of the pregnant person or prevent serious health risks. It directly affects pregnant individuals seeking abortion care and healthcare providers who perform such procedures. The amendment defines "medical emergency" as conditions requiring immediate abortion to prevent death or serious, irreversible harm. If approved by voters, this would override existing abortion restrictions in Missouri's constitution. The bill is currently in committee review and requires voter approval before taking effect.
Maddy summaryThis proposed Missouri constitutional amendment (HJR 31) would ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, with exceptions only for medical emergencies. It requires physicians to confirm heartbeat detection before performing an abortion (using standard medical practice), mandates detailed reporting of abortion procedures and complications, and establishes private civil lawsuits for violations. Individuals or entities performing or facilitating prohibited abortions could face $10,000 penalties per violation, with lawsuits filed by private citizens - not state authorities. The amendment directly affects pregnant people seeking abortions, healthcare providers, and potentially insurance companies under the "aiding/abetting" provision. It does not change existing abortion method or gestational age restrictions.
Maddy summaryHB 335 updates Missouri's criminal history reporting requirements for law enforcement and courts. It specifies which offenses must be reported to the state's central repository (including felonies, DUIs, and certain repeat violations), while excluding general traffic offenses, wildlife code misdemeanors, and nonspecific investigations. The bill also mandates annual review of reportable offenses, allows electronic reporting via approved systems, and requires the central repository to store biometric data like latent fingerprints and palm prints. It does not directly affect littering offenses (despite the title's reference to "littering" in an exception clause), as the focus is on broader criminal justice data collection standards.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes the Cherokee of Arkansas and Missouri Tribe as a distinct entity. It directs the Missouri House of Representatives to prepare a signed copy for the tribe's Acting Principal Chief, Carol J. Grace, without creating new laws or altering existing policies. The resolution is purely ceremonial, acknowledging the tribe's historical presence in Missouri.
Maddy summaryHJR 16 proposes a constitutional amendment to change how Missouri voters approve changes to the state constitution. It would require voters to be both Missouri residents and U.S. citizens when voting on constitutional amendments, and mandate that any amendment must receive majority support statewide *and* in more than half of Missouri’s congressional districts to pass. This bill specifically targets the process for adopting constitutional amendments, not other types of ballot measures. The proposed changes aim to alter the voting requirements and approval thresholds for constitutional amendments.
Maddy summaryHB 336 establishes a fee on solid waste disposal at landfills and transfer stations to fund highway beautification. Landfill operators must charge 25 cents per ton (or equivalent volume) of waste, increasing by 25 cents annually through 2030, then adjusting with inflation; transfer stations pay the same fee (except recycling centers). All collected fees, minus up to 2% collection costs, go to the state road fund for highway beautification projects. Local governments may offer up to two free disposal days yearly for residents, but waste on those days remains subject to the fee structure. The bill directly affects landfill operators, transfer stations, and local waste management authorities.
Maddy summaryHB 340 would allow the Village of Lamar Heights to impose two specific local taxes with voter approval: a 2% tax on food sales at restaurants and a 6% tax on hotel/motel rooms for guests staying less than 31 days. These taxes would fund capital improvements, emergency services, and public safety. The bill requires a voter referendum before implementation, with taxes to be collected separately from other charges and deposited into a special trust fund exclusively for the stated purposes. The village could later seek voter approval to repeal these taxes after initial bonds are paid.
Maddy summaryHB 864 allows Missouri dairy farms to sell "Grade A retail raw milk or cream" to retail stores under strict conditions. It requires clear labels stating "NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION" and a disclaimer that raw milk sales are illegal for human consumption in Missouri, except for direct farm purchases by consumers for personal use. Dairy farms must maintain USDA tuberculosis/brucellosis-free herd certification (with annual testing during accreditation) and undergo quarterly state milk board inspections. The bill directly affects dairy producers, retailers selling raw milk, and consumers purchasing it directly from farms.