Rep. Bob Titus

Maddy summaryThis proposed constitutional amendment would require Missouri voters to approve any new taxes or tax increases through a statewide general election. It defines a "tax increase" as higher tax rates or broader coverage (excluding changes to tax credits or deductions), preventing such changes from taking effect without voter consent. If approved by voters in November 2026, the amendment would mandate that all new taxes or tax hikes require direct voter approval before implementation. This applies to all state-level tax policies affecting Missouri residents and businesses.

Maddy summaryThis Missouri House resolution (HR 675) condemns North Korea's systematic human rights abuses, including political prison camps and forced starvation, and urges the U.S. government to continue condemning these violations and promoting freedoms like speech and religion in North Korea. It does not create new laws or affect specific people but formally expresses the Missouri legislature's support for existing U.S. policy, referencing annual UN resolutions on North Korea. The resolution calls on federal leaders to work with the international community to improve human rights conditions. As a symbolic measure, it has no binding effect but aligns with broader U.S. diplomatic efforts.

Maddy summaryHJR 11 proposes a constitutional amendment to change Missouri's rules for approving state constitutional amendments. It would require voters to be U.S. citizens and Missouri residents to vote on amendments, ban foreign governments or political parties from funding or influencing amendment campaigns, and mandate public review of initiative petitions 15 days before they appear on ballots. Amendments would need approval by a majority of votes statewide and in a majority of Missouri's congressional districts to take effect. The bill replaces existing sections of the constitution with these new requirements for how amendments are proposed, funded, and approved.

Maddy summaryHJR 62 is a procedural bill proposing to amend Missouri's Constitution to establish new rules for submitting future constitutional amendments to voters. It requires that each proposed amendment be voted on separately at general or special elections, limits amendments to one article per ballot, and mandates specific newspaper publication notices before voting. The bill also sets requirements for approval (a majority statewide and in most congressional districts) and specifies that approved amendments take effect 30 days after the election. This bill does not change any existing policies but alters the process for how future constitutional changes would be proposed and approved.

Maddy summaryHJR 9 proposes a constitutional amendment to Missouri's constitution that would define "person" to include all humans with unique DNA from conception through birth. This would replace the current constitutional language and directly affect abortion access by legally recognizing in utero children as persons under the constitution. The amendment specifies that the new definition does not secure a right to abortion or require abortion funding. If approved by voters in 2026, it would change Missouri's constitutional framework regarding personhood and life. The official ballot question asks whether Missouri's constitution should "protect each human life with a unique DNA code regardless of age."

Maddy summaryHB 726 preempts local gun regulations by prohibiting counties, cities, and other local governments from enacting rules about firearm sales, possession, open carry, or related matters - except for specific ordinances matching state law (e.g., open carry rules with permit requirements or discharge restrictions). It requires open carry permit holders to display permits upon demand and bars officers from restraining individuals without reasonable suspicion. The bill also shields firearm manufacturers from most civil lawsuits related to lawful sales (except for negligence claims) and imposes $50,000 penalties on localities violating the law. This directly affects local governments by removing their regulatory authority over firearms and impacts manufacturers by limiting liability.

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 810 designates a specific 2.5-mile segment of U.S. Highway 60 in Newton County (from Kodiak Road east to Cemetery Road) as the "Lloyd Memorial Highway." The bill requires the Missouri Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage for this highway, with all costs covered by private donations. This is a purely commemorative measure with no policy changes or direct impact on laws, regulations, or public services. It does not affect residents, businesses, or government operations beyond naming a highway segment.

Maddy summaryHB 477 requires school districts to obtain written or electronic parental consent before making certain changes to a child's Individualized Education Program (IEP), such as initial placements, service removals, or changes exceeding 25% in service minutes. It mandates a standardized consent form with options for full consent, refusal, or partial consent, and requires schools to document parent signatures. The bill also establishes a 10-business-day timeline for resolving disagreements and allows parents to visit proposed programs before consenting. This bill, which would take effect July 1, 2026, is currently inactive after being dropped from the legislative calendar in May 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 783 clarifies how local governments (like cities, counties, and school districts) must adjust property tax rates after a voluntary tax rate reduction in the following year. It requires these entities to revise tax rates to maintain the same total tax revenue as the previous year, based on updated property valuations, while ensuring rates do not exceed the highest voter-approved rate from prior years. The bill specifies that tax revenue calculations exclude railroad/utility property and include adjustments for sales tax reductions that offset property tax cuts. This ensures local governments can stabilize funding without exceeding legal rate limits after valuation changes.