Rep. Bryant Wolfin

Maddy summaryHCR 16 creates a "State of Missouri Seal of Civic Recognition" program for high school seniors who complete specific civic education and service requirements. To qualify, students must complete 2-6 years of approved civic/moral education courses, engage in community service and school governance, join a civic club, and commit to one year of post-graduation community or military service. The program awards Bronze, Silver, or Gold seals based on the number of required education years, which will be attached to the student’s diploma. This resolution encourages scholarship providers and employers to support recipients but does not mandate state funding for the program.

Maddy summaryHB 321 modifies Missouri's local sales tax exemption rules by adding specific exemptions for businesses in manufacturing, broadcasting, defense contracting, large-scale laundries, and nuclear security enterprise construction. It exempts items like manufacturing equipment, broadcasting utilities, defense contract materials, and construction supplies for nuclear facilities (in cities over 400,000 residents across multiple counties) from sales tax. A key new provision specifically exempts materials used in constructing nuclear security enterprises until 2034. These changes directly affect businesses purchasing qualifying goods and services for operations in these sectors.

Maddy summaryHJR 81 proposes a constitutional amendment in Missouri that would establish a fundamental parental right to direct their child's education without government interference. If passed, it would guarantee parents the right to home school without regulations, access public school curricula online, ensure schools avoid teaching specific concepts (like critical race theory or certain diversity programs as defined by law), and prevent schools from following statewide academic standards. The amendment directly affects all parents of school-age children in Missouri, public schools, and school districts by altering educational governance. It requires voter approval in a 2026 election to become part of Missouri's constitution.

Maddy summaryHJR 1 proposes a constitutional amendment to establish strict spending limits for Missouri's state government. It requires that annual spending not exceed a baseline amount (based on prior year appropriations) adjusted by the state's population growth rate (e.g., 100% of prior spending for population decline, 101% for small growth). It creates a "Tax Reform Fund" within the state treasury to cover budget shortfalls only when spending limits are triggered, using revenues from specific tax changes. The amendment also mandates a two-thirds legislative vote to temporarily exceed the spending limit, with the exception lasting no more than 12 months. This directly affects state budgeting decisions and future tax policy implementation.

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.