Rep. Bishop Davidson

Maddy summaryHJR 2 proposes a constitutional amendment to change how Missouri residents can initiate constitutional amendments. It would require initiative petitions to gather signatures from 7% of eligible voters in at least two-thirds of the state's congressional districts (down from 10% across all districts), and mandate that any initiative amendment approved by voters must receive support from a majority of all registered voters - not just those who cast ballots. The bill also specifies that each proposed amendment must cover a single subject and be voted on separately, with publication requirements in county newspapers before the election. This directly affects citizens seeking to propose constitutional changes via initiative petitions and the process for voter approval.

Maddy summaryHJR 1 proposes a constitutional amendment to change how citizens can place constitutional amendments on Missouri's ballot through initiative petitions. It would require initiative petitions for constitutional amendments to be signed by 7% of legal voters in each of two-thirds of Missouri's congressional districts (down from 8%), limit petitions to one subject, and mandate that such amendments require approval by a majority of all registered voters - not just those who vote - to take effect. The bill also specifies that initiative petitions must contain an enacting clause and clear titles, and it would allow constitutional amendments approved by a majority of registered voters to take effect 30 days after the election. This directly affects Missouri citizens seeking to propose constitutional changes via initiative, as it alters signature requirements and approval thresholds.

Maddy summaryHJR 8 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would overhaul Missouri's property tax system. It would replace current classifications with new rules, prohibiting taxes on residential property based on market value or owner characteristics, and instead categorize homes into ten tiers based on square footage and age. The amendment also bans property taxes on all tangible and intangible personal property after adoption and establishes new rules for taxing agricultural, commercial, and industrial real estate. This change would directly affect all Missouri property owners, particularly homeowners and businesses that currently pay personal property taxes.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Missouri state agencies, law enforcement, and political subdivisions from enforcing any "red flag law" that allows temporary or permanent seizure of firearms without a court hearing where the individual had a chance to be heard and a finding of probable cause for criminal activity (sections 3-5). It specifically bans the use of federal funds to enforce such laws (section 4) and creates civil penalties, including $50,000 per violation, for agencies that enforce them (section 7). The bill directly affects Missouri citizens who might be targeted by federal or state red flag laws, preventing state entities from complying with such orders. It exempts firearm seizures as evidence in criminal investigations (section 6) and states the law is an emergency measure for public safety.

Maddy summaryHB 1588 modifies how state agencies submit budget proposals to the budget director. It requires departments to provide detailed, itemized estimates for each subunit, fund, and expenditure type (ordinary, extraordinary, capital) using standardized forms. The bill also mandates specific details for federal funding requests, including program numbers, state matching amounts, and program descriptions. These changes apply directly to all state agencies preparing their annual budget submissions.

Maddy summaryHJR 68 proposes a constitutional amendment to change Missouri's process for placing initiative petitions on the ballot. It would require initiative petition signers to be U.S. citizens (replacing "residents"), reduce the signature requirement for constitutional amendments from 8% to 7% of legal voters across two-thirds of congressional districts, and change the approval threshold to require a majority of *registered* voters (not just votes cast) for constitutional amendments passed via initiative. This directly affects Missouri citizens seeking to propose constitutional changes through the initiative process. The bill does not alter existing requirements for legislative bills or other voting procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 1567 updates rules for physician assistants (PAs) working under physician supervision. It requires new PAs to hold a master's degree, bans them from performing abortions or prescribing certain drugs without a physician-approved collaborative agreement, and mandates they identify themselves as PAs (not "doctors"). The bill specifies that physicians must be immediately available for consultation, remain responsible for PA work, and that all care must occur under written collaborative practice arrangements. These changes directly affect PAs, physicians, and patients in healthcare settings where PAs provide services.

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 1175, titled "Reestablishes the Second Amendment Preservation Act," prohibits Missouri state officials from enforcing federal laws, regulations, or executive orders related to firearms within Missouri. It declares that federal actions restricting firearm ownership, possession, or use in Missouri are "unauthoritative, void, and of no force," and grants Missouri exclusive authority over such matters under state law. Key provisions include imposing a $50,000 civil penalty per violation on state officials who knowingly enforce federal gun laws, allowing citizens to sue for damages, and removing sovereign immunity as a defense in such cases. The bill directly affects Missouri law enforcement officers and state agencies operating within Missouri’s borders, ensuring they cannot comply with federal firearm regulations. It does not alter Missouri’s own firearm laws but asserts state authority against federal overreach in this domain.

Maddy summaryHB 433's title about "storage and use of gold and silver" is inaccurate - the bill is actually a Missouri income tax modification. It adjusts how Missouri calculates taxable income by adding back certain items excluded from federal taxable income, such as: 1) Federal tax refunds that created Missouri tax benefits (excluding pandemic-related refunds), 2) Interest on some government bonds, 3) Specific deductions for property purchases (2002-2003), and 4) Net operating loss carryforwards. It also subtracts certain items added back (like state tax refunds or military combat zone income) to prevent double taxation. The bill directly affects all Missouri individual income taxpayers by changing their taxable income calculation relative to federal rules.