Rep. Bob Titus

Co-sponsor HB 100

In committee · Missouri House · Co-sponsor

Modifies provisions relating to income tax

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.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesLowers top income tax rate temporarily (4.95% 2023-2025) then permanently to 4%, providing tax relief across income brackets per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

In committee Feb 11, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1523

In committee · Missouri House · Co-sponsor

Changes provisions relating to student interactions in schools

Maddy summaryHB 1523 establishes specific guidelines for how Florida schools must teach human sexuality and related topics to students. The bill requires that instruction present abstinence as the preferred choice while also providing medically accurate information about contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, and the consequences of sexual activity. It mandates that schools teach concepts such as consent, sexual harassment, and online safety, while also defining terms like "gender identity" and "sexual orientation" for educational purposes. Additionally, the law gives local school boards the authority to decide on policies regarding contraception referrals and allows schools to separate students by gender during these lessons. Parents are required to be notified about the content of these classes and have the right to remove their children from any instruction related to sexual orientation or gender identity.

In committee May 17, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1651

In committee · Missouri House · Co-sponsor

Establishes the "Anti-Red Flag Gun Seizure Act"

Maddy summaryHB 1651 defines "red flag laws" as any state or federal order that temporarily or permanently seizes firearms, accessories, or ammunition from individuals without a prior court conviction for a violent felony. The bill prohibits Missouri state agencies and local law enforcement from enforcing these orders and bars them from accepting federal funds used to enforce such measures. It also establishes civil penalties of up to $50,000 for officers who knowingly violate the law and provides a legal pathway for citizens to sue for damages or injunctive relief if their firearms are seized under these prohibited orders.

In committee May 17, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1955

In committee · Missouri House · Co-sponsor

Modifies and creates new provisions related to the regulation and treatment of certain state financial instruments

Maddy summaryHB 1955 updates Missouri state laws regarding how the state manages its financial assets and how residents calculate their state income taxes. The bill requires the state treasurer to keep at least one percent of state funds in local banks as cash or interest-bearing deposits, provided these funds are not needed for current expenses. It also modifies the state income tax code by adding specific federal tax refunds and interest amounts to a taxpayer's income while allowing certain deductions to be subtracted. These tax adjustments are designed to align Missouri's tax calculations with changes in federal tax laws, such as rules on business interest and property tax deductions.

In committee May 16, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2634

Signed into law · Missouri House · Co-sponsor

Modifies provisions relating to public funding of abortion facilities and affiliates and provisions relating to MO HealthNet providers

Signed into law May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 2896

Passed · Missouri House · Co-sponsor

Establishes an alternative remedy to remove persons who are unlawfully occupying a residential dwelling and establishes the offense of criminal mischief

Passed May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1906

Passed · Missouri House · Co-sponsor

Modifies provisions relating to the assessed valuation of real property

Passed May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1563

In committee · Missouri House · Co-sponsor

Prohibits public funds from being expended to any abortion facility, or affiliate or associate thereof, including for MO HealthNet reimbursement, and modifies provisions relating to MO HealthNet providers

In committee May 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1708

In committee · Missouri House · Co-sponsor

Changes the law regarding firearm concealed carry permits

In committee May 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1520

In committee · Missouri House · Co-sponsor

Modifies provisions relating to gender transition procedures

In committee May 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track