Rep. Hardy Billington

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes creating a new felony offense for individuals who are not lawfully present in the United States to be on public or private land in the state. It defines an "illegal alien" as someone without legal status under federal immigration law and makes it a class E felony for them to trespass if they do not carry their alien registration card or have failed to register. The law explicitly excludes anyone who has valid federal authorization to remain in the country from this prohibition. If passed, the measure would allow state authorities to prosecute undocumented immigrants for entering or staying on property without permission.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Missouri laws governing titles for inoperable and junked vehicles to streamline how they are processed and transferred. It clarifies that purchasing a salvage vehicle within six years of its model year requires a mandatory salvage title, while older vehicles make this step optional. The legislation also creates a new junking certificate for vehicles classified as junk or those over twenty-six years old, allowing owners to legally possess and sell parts without a standard title. Additionally, it permits scrap metal operators to buy parts from very old, inoperable vehicles without a certificate of ownership if they verify the vehicle has no liens and confirm its age, simplifying the paperwork for these transactions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Florida schools to teach human sexuality and development, directly affecting students, parents, and school districts. It mandates that instruction cover medically accurate information on sexually transmitted diseases, the benefits of abstinence, contraception, and the emotional consequences of teenage pregnancy. The law also specifies that schools must show a high-definition ultrasound video and a video depicting fertilization and fetal development to illustrate human growth. Additionally, the bill defines consent and sexual harassment, outlines parental notification rights, and prohibits schools from partnering with entities that provide abortion services. Local school boards retain the authority to determine specific curriculum details and decide whether to separate students by gender during these lessons.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends existing legislation to clarify the definition of a "pipeline facility" when discussing the export of water out of the state. It specifically includes components like pipes, valves, pumping units, and metering stations within that definition. Additionally, the bill restricts water exports to only those moving via a pipeline facility. These changes directly affect the legal framework governing how water can be transported across state lines.

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.