Rep. Dirk Deaton

Maddy summaryHB 3115 redefines county classifications for homestead property tax credit eligibility by adding specific population thresholds for "five percent counties" and "zero percent counties." The bill lists detailed population requirements for county seats and overall county populations to determine which counties qualify under these tax credit categories. It does not change the tax credit amount or eligibility rules but adjusts the geographic definitions used to apply existing credit provisions. This is a procedural definitional update affecting how counties are categorized for tax credit purposes. (1 sentence)

Maddy summaryHB 7 allocates $9.04 million for Missouri's Department of Economic Development to fund regional engagement, minority inclusion programs, and business recruitment for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It also includes a $10 million one-time appropriation for highway maintenance on Route MM near I-44. The bill directs specific funding to existing state departments and programs, with all money to be spent only as permitted under Missouri's constitution. This is a routine funding allocation, not a new policy.

Maddy summaryHB 17 appropriates $12.9 million in state funds for capital improvement projects across Missouri's education system for fiscal year 2025-2026. It directly affects specific schools and programs, including facility upgrades at Special Acres School for the Severely Disabled ($1.59M), Autumn Hill State School ($2.09M), career technical schools in cities of 36,500-40,000 population ($220K), and a disability learning center ($2.10M), among others. The funding comes from General Revenue and Budget Stabilization Funds and is designated as one-time spending, meaning it does not increase future annual budgets. All projects reference previously authorized funding from earlier legislative sessions (e.g., HB 2017, HB 2).

Maddy summaryHB 10 allocates nearly $40 million in state funds for Missouri's mental health and health services during fiscal year 2025-2026. It directly funds the Department of Mental Health, Department of Health and Senior Services, and the Missouri Health Facilities Review Committee to cover staff salaries, equipment, program operations, and specific initiatives like contracted staffing at facilities including Fulton State Hospital. Key provisions include $26.98 million for contracted staffing at mental health facilities (one-time), $3.49 million for an electronic health record system, and $1.4 million for overtime pay. All funding must be used strictly for the specified purposes and within the designated fiscal year.

Maddy summaryHB 4 is a 2025-2026 budget bill that allocates state funds to Missouri's Department of Revenue and Department of Transportation. It specifies exact funding amounts for operational costs, including personnel, equipment, and technology projects (like a new licensing system), across multiple state funds. The bill ensures these funds are spent only for authorized purposes during the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025, as required by Missouri's constitution.

Maddy summaryHB 2 allocates $6.74 billion in state and federal funds for Missouri's public education system during fiscal year 2026. It directly funds the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, including programs like the School Foundation Program (which supports public schools), Summer EBT benefits, and administrative operations. The bill specifies exact funding sources (e.g., General Revenue, Lottery Proceeds, and State School Moneys Funds) and prohibits using funds for sharing student data for non-educational purposes. This appropriation ensures constitutional compliance while covering expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions for K-12 education across the state.

Maddy summaryHB 9 appropriates $6.48 million from the General Revenue Fund for the Missouri Department of Corrections' Office of the Director (including $18,060 for salary adjustments) and $8.26 million for reentry programs during fiscal year 2025-2026. Key provisions include $6.3 million for a new offender management system, $2.5 million for a recidivism-reduction pay-for-performance agreement with private programs, and $1.3 million for county re-entry navigators. The bill also allocates $7.12 million for Family Support Services and $3.29 million for Professional Standards, all subject to specific spending flexibilities. These funds directly support corrections operations, offender reentry services, and system improvements across Missouri's correctional facilities.

Maddy summaryHB 5 is a budget bill that allocates state funds for Missouri's Office of Administration, Department of Transportation, Department of Conservation, Department of Public Safety, and Chief Executive's Office for the fiscal year 2025-2026. It specifies exact funding amounts for each department's operations, including programs like the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program and the America 250 Missouri Commission. All funds must be spent only as legally required under Missouri's constitution and cannot be diverted to other purposes. This bill provides the financial resources for existing state operations but does not create new policies or programs.

Maddy summaryHB 11 is a funding bill that allocates specific money to Missouri's Department of Social Services (DSS) for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It provides funding for DSS operations, grants, refunds, and program distributions, including $426,325 for the Director's Office and $21 million to the OA Information Technology Federal Fund. The bill specifies that funds must be spent only as permitted by Missouri's Constitution (Article IV, Section 28) and covers all DSS divisions and programs for the stated fiscal period. It does not change policies or create new programs, but rather authorizes budget allocations for existing services.

Maddy summaryHB 12 is a funding bill that allocates $4.77 million for the Governor's office (including mansion expenses) and $821,000 for the Lieutenant Governor's office for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It provides funding for Missouri's statewide elected officials (like the Secretary of State and Attorney General), the Judiciary, the State Public Defender, and the General Assembly's operations, including member salaries and committee expenses. The bill includes $2.5 million in one-time funding for a library and museum in a qualifying city, with all allocations restricted to constitutionally permitted uses. This bill does not create new policies but ensures funding for existing state offices and programs as required by Missouri law.