Rep. Kemp Strickler

Maddy summaryHB 3518 requires venues and teams to withhold 2% of payments over $300 made to nonresident entertainers (like musicians or actors) and nonresident professional athletes (such as out-of-state sports players). This tax applies to their "personal service income" (salaries, bonuses, etc.) but excludes competition prizes. The collected revenue is allocated for 31 years (through 2030): 60% to the Missouri Arts Council, and 10% each to the Missouri Humanities Council, State Library, and Public Television fund. Starting in 2027, 100% of this tax revenue will directly fund these specific programs instead of the general state budget.

Maddy summaryHB 2958 prohibits registering a motor vehicle in another state specifically to avoid this state's titling and registration requirements. It directly affects individuals or entities attempting to circumvent local vehicle registration laws by registering elsewhere. The bill creates a legal prohibition against this practice, though the provided text mainly contains vehicle definitions (e.g., "all-terrain vehicle," "autocycle") rather than the bill's core provisions. The bill's title and purpose are clear, but the provided text does not include the actual voting or enforcement mechanisms. Without the full bill text detailing the prohibition's scope or penalties, a complete summary cannot be accurately generated from the given context.

Maddy summaryHB 2977 prohibits Missouri residents from registering a motor vehicle in another state solely to avoid Missouri's titling and registration requirements. It directly affects individuals or entities attempting to circumvent Missouri's vehicle registration laws by registering elsewhere. The bill repeals existing registration law and adds new provisions (sections 301.092-301.094) with penalties for violating this rule. Key mechanisms include clear definitions of prohibited conduct and enforcement through the Department of Revenue. This is a straightforward policy change to ensure all vehicles registered in Missouri comply with state-specific rules.

Maddy summaryHJR 23 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Jackson County to elect its property tax assessor rather than appointing one. Currently, Jackson County (with a population over 600,000 but under 700,000) is exempt from this requirement under Missouri's constitution. The amendment would repeal existing constitutional sections and replace them with new language mandating that all county assessors be elected officers, except for counties in Jackson County's population range. If approved by voters in 2026, this change would directly affect Jackson County's governance structure for property tax assessment. The amendment does not apply to St. Louis City or other counties outside this population threshold.

Maddy summaryHB 292 allows businesses to register their phone numbers on Missouri's official no-call list, which prevents unsolicited sales calls. This applies to businesses using phone services primarily for work (not personal use), enabling them to opt out of receiving telemarketing calls. The bill creates a free, state-run database managed by the Attorney General where businesses can register their numbers to block sales calls, with clear rules for adding or removing numbers. It updates Missouri law to include business subscribers alongside residential users in the no-call system, removing outdated provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 1233 modifies Missouri's income tax rules to allow taxpayers who serve in the National Guard or reserve components to deduct a growing percentage of their military income from their state taxable income. Starting in 2020, 20% of qualifying military income (including inactive duty training, annual training, state duty, or joining bonuses) could be deducted, increasing incrementally to 100% by 2024. This deduction applies only to income already included in federal adjusted gross income and excludes civilian federal service pay. The bill directly affects Missouri National Guard and reserve military members who file state tax returns.

Maddy summaryHJR 86 proposes a constitutional amendment to limit annual increases in residential property tax assessments in Missouri starting January 1, 2027. It would cap the yearly increase in a home's taxable value at 8% (unless the home sold recently or had major renovations adding 25%+ square footage), applying specifically to residential properties in Class 1. The amendment requires all residential properties within the same subclass to be taxed at the same percentage of their value, preventing higher rates for specific homes within that category. This change directly affects Missouri homeowners by restricting how much their property taxes can rise annually, though counties can still lower assessments.

Maddy summaryHB 972 allows any registered voter in the state to request an absentee ballot without providing a specific reason (like illness, work, or religious conflict) for a three-week period before an election. This change applies to all voters eligible to cast ballots in person on election day, removing the requirement to cite one of the existing reasons listed in the bill. Voters must still provide photo ID when submitting absentee ballots, and the bill specifies that this three-week window begins on the third Tuesday prior to an election. The law expands access to absentee voting by eliminating the need for voters to justify their request with a particular circumstance during this period.

Maddy summaryMissouri's HB 1479 modifies the state's Working Family Tax Credit Act to make the credit refundable for tax years beginning January 1, 2026, and later. It allows eligible Missouri residents - those claiming the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) as single, head of household, widowed, or married filing jointly - to claim a state credit equal to 10-20% of their federal EITC amount, reducing their state tax liability. The credit becomes refundable after 2025 (meaning excess credit is paid as a refund), but the maximum 20% rate requires Missouri's net general revenue to exceed prior years' levels by at least $150 million. The bill also mandates annual reporting on credit usage and requires the state tax department to proactively notify eligible taxpayers who may qualify for the credit.

Maddy summaryHB 1093 revises Missouri's Senior Citizens Property Tax Relief Credit by updating eligibility rules. It lowers the age requirement from 65 to 60 for certain applicants (like those receiving surviving spouse Social Security benefits) and expands disability qualifications to include medically determinable impairments lasting 12+ months. The bill clarifies residency rules for surviving spouses and establishes new definitions for "homestead" and "gross rent" to determine credit eligibility. This directly affects Missouri residents aged 60+ (or disabled residents) who own or rent primary homes and pay property taxes. The changes focus on refining who qualifies for the credit, not altering the credit amount.