Maddy summaryHB 1383 modifies motor fuel tax rates for various fuels, including setting time-based increases for compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and propane, and establishes a new tax on motor fuel that rises from 2.5 cents per gallon in 2021 to 12.5 cents per gallon by 2025. It also revises how tax revenue is distributed: 60% to counties based on road mileage and rural land valuation (with a $5 million minimum rural land value), 20% split between the two largest cities, and 20% based on agricultural land acreage. This bill directly affects motor fuel consumers through tax rate changes and determines how funds flow to counties, cities, and the state transportation commission. The changes apply to tax collections starting October 1, 2021, and update the apportionment formula for motor fuel tax proceeds.
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Maddy summaryHB 759 allows mayors of cities, towns, or villages to request a review by the Administrative Hearing Commission if they disagree with decisions in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). It requires petitions to be filed within 30 days of the annual STIP publication, with specific rules for when the petition is considered filed (e.g., registered mail counts as mailed date). The bill establishes that hearings and decisions will follow procedures outlined in Chapter 536. This procedural bill affects local government officials seeking to challenge transportation funding or project selections in the state's STIP.
Maddy summaryHB 1425 would allow UK-registered chartered engineers to obtain a professional engineering license in this state without additional exams or testing, provided they meet the terms of the mutual recognition agreement between the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying and the UK's Engineering Council. This directly affects qualified engineers from the United Kingdom seeking to work in our state. The bill's key mechanism is automatic licensure eligibility for eligible applicants, streamlining the process under an existing international agreement. It does not change existing licensing requirements for other applicants or affect current engineering practice standards. The bill is currently referred to the Emerging Issues committee after initial readings in February 2025.
Maddy summaryHB 947 modifies rural economic development provisions by prioritizing rural road projects with high fatality rates in Missouri's statewide transportation planning. It mandates a study on Mississippi River basin improvements, including extending navigation to 12 months, upgrading locks to 1,200 feet, and adding hydropower at existing dams, with findings due by December 2026. The bill also establishes new rules for the Missouri Technology Corporation, defining its role in boosting science-based economic growth through business innovation, workforce development, and supporting universities statewide. These changes directly affect rural communities, transportation planners, river basin stakeholders, and businesses seeking technology-based economic opportunities. The legislation focuses on concrete infrastructure upgrades and institutional structure rather than new funding or tax changes.
Maddy summaryHB 1450 requires public school districts and colleges to create a searchable online database of course syllabi and textbook information. School districts must submit this data biannually, including bibliographic details (title, author, website) for textbooks and course descriptions, while colleges must do the same for all courses. The law prohibits requiring digital reproduction or copyright-infringing posts and applies starting the 2025-26 school year. It directly affects all public K-12 schools and state-approved colleges by mandating transparency about instructional materials. The database will serve as the central public resource for curriculum and textbook details.
Maddy summaryHB 1424 creates the "Missouri Advisory Boards and Commissions Association" to connect current and former members of Missouri's advisory boards, commissions, board of curators, and regents. The association must meet annually, develop membership rules and bylaws, issue annual reports, and provide recommendations to the legislature and governor's office upon request. Membership is voluntary and unpaid, with no requirement for members to receive compensation for their service. This bill establishes a formal structure for these groups to collaborate and share insights, but does not change existing policies or create new government programs.
Maddy summaryHB 859 creates a new income tax deduction for Missouri taxpayers who pay tangible personal property taxes (such as vehicle or equipment taxes) on their own property. Starting in 2026, eligible individuals can deduct 100% of the actual taxes paid during the tax year (excluding penalties or fees) from their Missouri taxable income. The deduction applies only to taxes not already used for other state tax benefits, and the program expires December 31, 2032, unless reauthorized by the legislature. This directly affects Missouri residents with tangible personal property tax liabilities who file state income tax returns.
Maddy summaryHB 767 requires all bills to include a detailed fiscal note prepared by the legislative oversight division before committee action. The note must analyze the bill's cost to the state for two years, whether it duplicates existing programs, if federal mandates apply, impacts on local governments or small businesses (defined as entities with ≤50 full-time employees), and implementation labor hours. It also restricts changes to fiscal notes without committee approval and mandates collaboration with state agencies and legislative staff. This bill directly affects state agencies, local governments, and small businesses by standardizing cost assessments for all proposed legislation. The bill is currently pending in the House after passing committee votes.
Maddy summaryHJR 46 proposes a constitutional amendment that would give Missouri's legislature the power to block department of transportation spending plans using a simple majority vote. If approved by voters in 2026, this amendment would allow the legislature to veto any DOT spending plan, including the statewide transportation improvement program (STIP). The change would shift authority from the DOT to the legislature over how transportation funds are allocated. This amendment requires voter approval at the next general election.
Maddy summaryHB 868 requires all state departments to report quarterly to the Department of Economic Development the costs they incur from following federal regulations. This affects every state agency that must comply with federal rules, such as those related to environmental standards or workplace safety. Departments must submit these reports to both the legislature and make them publicly available online within 30 days of each quarter’s end. The bill aims to increase transparency about state spending on federal mandates but does not change existing regulations or directly alter policies for citizens.