Rep. Cody Smith

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies funding rules for the Department of Social Services by limiting how much of grant money can be used for administrative expenses. Specifically, it caps administrative costs at five percent for grants under one million dollars and three percent for larger grants. The legislation directly affects organizations receiving funding for caring community programs that also make subawards to other entities. By removing an existing section, the bill establishes these new spending limits to ensure more funds reach program services rather than overhead.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a technical amendment to House Bill 2003, which originally allocated funds for the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. The specific change removes a line item designating a one-time payment of $510,666 from the department's budget. By deleting this amount, the amendment adjusts the total funding figures and related references throughout the bill to reflect the reduced allocation. This procedural update ensures the financial totals remain accurate after the removal of the specific grant or distribution item.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a larger appropriations measure to provide an additional $100,000 in state funding for the Department of Economic Development. The funds are designated specifically for renovating and repairing a community center in a city that is not located within a county. A key provision of the amendment requires that local governments contribute matching funds equal to the state's contribution, creating a 50/50 funding split. This one-time payment is drawn from general revenue to support projects addressing critical needs in surrounding neighborhoods.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a larger appropriations package to reduce the funding allocated to several state agencies, including the Office of Administration, Department of Transportation, and Department of Conservation. Specifically, it lowers the budget for the Office of Administration by one million dollars and cuts the Department of Conservation's allocation by half a million dollars. These adjustments require the bill's total funding amount to be recalculated accordingly. The changes directly affect the financial resources available to these departments for their operations and grants.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs state funds to the Department of Natural Resources to test water quality in rivers flowing from the Nishnabotna River into the Missouri River and its connected waters. The legislation allocates $1,000,000 from the Missouri Disaster Fund specifically to check for contamination and assess environmental impacts in these areas. By adding this provision to an existing appropriations bill, the measure ensures that money is available to support these specific water testing efforts.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs state funds from the Lottery Proceeds Fund to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The money is intended to provide reimbursement grants to local school districts so they can offer teacher pay raises of up to $5,000. Specifically, the legislation allocates $350 million for this purpose and adjusts the overall budget totals in the original bill to reflect this new addition.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends an existing funding measure for the Department of Public Safety and the Department of National Guard to include a specific grant for a cybercrime task force. The new provision directs $300,000 from the Budget Stabilization Fund to counties with populations between 120,000 and 150,000 residents. This change allocates resources specifically to help these mid-sized counties establish or support cybercrime investigation units. The amendment also requires updates to the bill's financial totals and related references to reflect this new expenditure.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the definition of a "qualified student" within Missouri's empowerment scholarship program to expand eligibility for families using state funds for private education. Under the new rules, students from households earning less than 200% of the free lunch income threshold would qualify if they either attended public school for at least one semester in the last year or are entering kindergarten or first grade. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that students with approved Individualized Education Plans under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act remain eligible regardless of their prior school attendance. The bill also updates the list of approved private schools to include charter schools, public schools, and virtual schools, provided they do not discriminate based on race, color, or national origin.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows public community colleges in Missouri to act as sponsors for charter schools within their districts. Under the new rules, the community college would directly manage these schools, and students living in the surrounding area would be able to attend them. The legislation also ensures that community colleges receiving this sponsorship are eligible for state funding to help cover their costs, with the added money intended to supplement rather than replace their existing revenue. Additionally, the bill expands the list of eligible sponsors to include various higher education institutions and private organizations, while maintaining restrictions on charging fees for charter applications.

Maddy summaryHB 2929 creates a one-time, nonrefundable tax credit for Missouri residents who filed their 2023 state income tax returns by October 17, 2024. The credit provides up to $162 for individual filers or $324 for married couples filing jointly, but the amount cannot exceed the actual tax owed for that year. The Department of Revenue will automatically process these credits and issue refunds where necessary, while the bill prohibits selling or transferring the credit to another person.