Rep. Jeff Coleman

Maddy summaryHJR 111 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow specific school districts (like Kansas City Public Schools) with 1995 federal court-ordered property tax rates to set lower annual tax rates without voter approval. It requires voter approval for tax rates equal to or higher than the 1995 court rate. For 2027, districts must set tax rates to maintain 2026 revenue levels plus a Consumer Price Index-based increase. This amendment expires December 31, 2026, and applies only to districts with court-ordered levies from 1995.

Maddy summaryHB 2580 prohibits public school staff from supporting students' social transition to being perceived as the opposite biological sex. It requires staff to report student requests for such support to principals within 24 hours, and principals must notify parents within 72 hours. The bill bans staff from using alternative pronouns/names, discussing gender transition with students, or affirming a student's gender identity at school. Violations could lead to staff termination, license revocation, or parental lawsuits seeking damages or injunctions.

Maddy summaryHJR 33 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would repeal and replace a specific section of Missouri's Constitution regarding school district property taxes. It directly affects school districts with operating levies set by a federal court order in 1995, permitting their school boards to establish operating levies below the court-ordered rate without voter approval (though voter approval is required for levies at or above that rate). The amendment includes a specific 2027 transition provision requiring these districts to set their levy to maintain prior revenue levels plus a Consumer Price Index adjustment. This proposal would expire December 31, 2026, and must be approved by Missouri voters in 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HB 1200) creates a new "intermediate driver's license" for 16-17 year olds, directly affecting minors seeking to drive. Key provisions require applicants to: hold a temporary permit for 6+ months, complete 40+ hours of supervised driving (with parental/guardian or instructor consent), pass a written test, and pay a $5 fee. Restrictions include nighttime driving curfews (1 a.m.-5 a.m. without supervision), limits on teen passengers (max 1 non-family under 19 for first 6 months), and mandatory seatbelt use. The license transitions to full driving privileges at age 18 if the teen has no alcohol-related offenses or traffic violations in the prior year. The bill’s title referencing "age of marriage" appears inconsistent with its actual focus on driver licensing rules.

Maddy summaryHB 56 simplifies licensure for dentists and dental hygienists in Missouri who are already licensed in other states or military jurisdictions. It allows dentists licensed in another state for at least five years and hygienists for two years to bypass most Missouri exams if they meet equivalent requirements, with waivers granted within six months. The bill specifically creates streamlined pathways for military spouses (both nonresident and resident) to obtain licenses quickly upon relocation to Missouri. It does not waive requirements for applicants with revoked licenses, pending disciplinary actions, or criminal records, and applicants must still pay standard fees.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies evidence rules in criminal cases involving children or vulnerable people (defined as those with developmental delays, mental health conditions, or under age 17). It allows certain prior statements made by these individuals to be admitted as evidence without live testimony, provided courts find the statements reliable and the witness is unavailable due to trauma or other reasons. The bill also establishes new rules for admitting visual/aural recordings of statements made at child assessment centers, requiring specific safeguards like accurate recording and witness identification. Additionally, it mandates $10,000 restitution per victim for certain human trafficking offenses (e.g., sections 566.203-566.211) to fund a dedicated state exploitation prevention fund.

Maddy summaryHJR 4 proposes a constitutional amendment that would change Missouri's property tax assessment rules, primarily affecting residential property owners. It would limit annual increases in the assessed value of residential homes to the lower of either the consumer price index change or a 2% cap (excluding increases from new construction). The amendment also sets a 8% tax cap on "class 3" property (commercial/industrial) and requires all properties within the same subclass to be taxed at the same percentage of value. This amendment requires voter approval in a 2026 election to take effect.

Maddy summaryHB 1171 prevents Missouri from issuing tax credits for jobs relocating from Kansas border counties to Missouri border counties. This restriction only applies if Kansas has enacted laws or executive actions blocking incentives for jobs moving from Missouri to Kansas. The bill exempts tax credits already approved before the law took effect. It expires on August 28, 2025, unless the restriction is active at that time.

Maddy summaryHB 57 establishes insurance requirements for peer-to-peer car sharing programs (like Turo or Getaround). It requires these platforms to provide liability insurance covering bodily injury or property damage to third parties during the entire "car sharing period" (from when the vehicle is delivered to the driver until return), at minimum state-mandated levels. The law specifies that the platform must assume primary liability if the vehicle owner or driver’s insurance lapses or fails to cover the sharing period. This directly affects car-sharing platforms, vehicle owners who rent their cars through these services, and drivers using the shared vehicles.

Maddy summaryHJR 3 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Jackson County to elect its county assessor instead of using an unelected assessment department. This bill directly affects Jackson County residents and its local government structure, as it would mandate the assessor position be filled through public election rather than appointment. The key provision repeals the current constitutional language allowing unelected assessors and replaces it with a requirement that charter counties (like Jackson County, which has 600,000-700,000 residents) must elect their assessor. The amendment would be submitted to Missouri voters in 2026 for approval.