Rep. Chris Sander

Maddy summaryHB 1464 proposes to exempt the sale of food from state sales tax. This exemption applies specifically to items that can be purchased with food stamps and includes food sold through vending machines. However, the bill explicitly excludes food and drinks sold by restaurants, fast-food chains, and similar establishments where prepared meals make up more than 80% of total sales. The measure aims to reduce the tax burden on basic groceries while maintaining the tax on restaurant dining.

Maddy summaryHB 1470 requires Jackson County party committees to elect representatives from districts that are equal in population. The bill mandates that these districts be redrawn based on data from the decennial census to ensure each area has roughly the same number of residents. It also specifies that committee members must be registered voters and residents of the specific districts they represent. This measure directly affects political party organizations in Jackson County by changing how they select their local representatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the rules for selecting and managing Missouri commissioners who would attend a federal Article V constitutional convention. It requires the state to appoint one commissioner and one alternate from each congressional district, ensuring that at least one-third of each group are not current state legislators. The legislation mandates that these delegates follow specific instructions from the state legislature regarding the scope of issues they can vote on and prohibits them from casting unauthorized votes. A joint legislative committee will recommend candidates and monitor the delegates, with the power to recall any commissioner who violates these instructions or acts outside the approved scope.

Maddy summaryHB 1467 changes how residential real property in Missouri is valued for tax purposes by extending the assessment cycle from every two years to every four years, starting in 2027. This shift means that once a home's value is determined, that same valuation will apply for three additional years rather than just one, reducing the frequency with which property owners face reassessments. The bill also establishes a specific process for creating and approving multi-year assessment maintenance plans and outlines rules for computer-assisted valuations, including a presumption that assessments made by computer are accurate unless proven otherwise. These changes directly affect homeowners, county assessors, and local governing bodies by altering the schedule and administrative procedures for calculating property taxes.

Maddy summaryHB 1466 updates Missouri's fireworks laws by repealing old sections and enacting new rules that clarify definitions and safety requirements for consumer and display fireworks. The bill allows county commissions to issue burn bans during severe droughts or natural disasters, which would prohibit the use of missiles and skyrockets but not other consumer fireworks. It also establishes specific fireworks seasons for sales, defines roles for licensed operators and manufacturers, and sets penalties for violating regulations. These changes aim to standardize how fireworks are sold, used, and regulated across the state while maintaining flexibility for local authorities to enforce safety measures.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes an elected position for the City of St. Louis assessor, changing the current system where the mayor appoints the official. Qualified voters in St. Louis will select the assessor during the 2025 general election, with the winner taking office on September 1, 2025, and serving a four-year term. The legislation sets a schedule for future elections, requiring voters to choose a new assessor every four years starting in 2028, while the official must meet standard residency and qualification requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 1473 requires Jackson County party committees to elect representatives from districts that are as equal in population as possible. The bill mandates that these districts be redrawn within six months after each decennial census to ensure fair representation across the county. It also establishes specific rules for how many representatives are elected from different areas, such as cities and townships, while maintaining gender balance on the committees. By updating district lines based on population changes, the legislation aims to prevent any area from having significantly more or fewer voices than others in the party leadership.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes transferring ownership and maintenance responsibility for specific low-traffic state highways to the county commissions where those roads are located. The transfer applies only to highways that have an annual average daily traffic count of fewer than 200 vehicles, a metric calculated by dividing the total yearly vehicle volume by 365. Under this change, the state Department of Transportation would no longer be responsible for these particular roads, shifting that duty to local county officials. The legislation aims to decentralize the management of minor rural roads to the jurisdictions that directly serve them.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to require Jackson County to elect its county assessor rather than appointing one through an unelected department. The change would alter the county's current governance structure by making the assessor an elected official, a move that directly impacts local property tax assessment processes. If voters approve the amendment, the county would need to hold elections for this position, shifting power from appointed administrators to the public. The legislation specifically targets Jackson County due to its unique population size and existing charter form of government.

Maddy summaryThis proposed constitutional amendment would require Jackson County to replace its current unelected assessment department with an elected county assessor. The bill specifically targets the selection method for this official, mandating that residents vote for the assessor rather than having the position filled by appointment. If voters approve the change, it would alter how the county handles property assessments by introducing a direct democratic element to the office. This measure affects only Jackson County and does not apply to other counties in Missouri.