Maddy summaryHB 688 modifies retirement contribution rules for employees at 10 specific Missouri public universities (Harris-Stowe State, Lincoln University, Missouri State, Missouri Southern, Missouri Western, Northwest Missouri State, Southeast Missouri State, State Technical College, Truman State, and University of Central Missouri). The bill requires the retirement board to certify annual contribution rates based on actuarial calculations, and if rates exceed 28.75%, the state must appropriate the difference for these institutions starting August 2025. Contributions must be paid separately into the retirement fund and kept distinct from general state treasury funds. The bill ensures contribution rates remain stable over time and aligns funding with retirement system liabilities.
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Maddy summaryHB 80 regulates paid assistance with veterans' benefits claims in Missouri. It prohibits payment for advising or assisting veterans with claims for benefits administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the Missouri Veterans Commission, except under federal law. The bill requires written agreements with specific terms, mandates clear disclosures that free services are available through the Missouri Veterans Commission, and bans guarantees about benefit outcomes or access to personal medical/financial information. Violations are classified as a class A misdemeanor.
Maddy summaryHB 87 updates Missouri's driving while intoxicated (DWI) penalties by creating a tiered system that increases charges based on prior offenses and incident severity. For example, a first-time DWI is a class B misdemeanor, but becomes a class A misdemeanor if a minor under 17 is in the vehicle or the driver has prior convictions; causing death with a blood alcohol level of 15-hundredths or more triggers a class A felony. The bill also requires first-time offenders to serve at least two years of probation instead of receiving a suspended sentence, unless they enroll in a court-approved treatment program in their jurisdiction. This replaces the existing DWI statute to clarify penalties and sentencing conditions.
Maddy summaryHB 326 establishes a tax credit program for organizations hosting qualifying amateur, collegiate, or Olympic sporting events in Missouri. It directly affects nonprofit "certified sponsors" (like sports commissions) and taxpayers who make eligible donations (cash, stocks, real estate) to fund event hosting. The bill defines eligible costs (e.g., event preparation, participant registrations) while excluding facility construction, requires documentation like ticket sales or participant lists, and sets deadlines for submitting claims to the Department of Economic Development. This replaces prior rules for the tax credit program, focusing on attracting sporting events through donor incentives.
Maddy summaryHJR 6 proposes a constitutional amendment to expand property tax exemptions in Missouri, primarily affecting disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. The amendment would exempt the primary home (homestead) of disabled veterans - defined as those certified by the VA for 100% service-connected disability - and their surviving spouses (if they continue living in the home) from property taxes. It also maintains existing exemptions for business inventories (e.g., manufacturers' raw materials and retailers' stock) and properties used by religious, charitable, or educational organizations. The amendment requires voter approval in Missouri’s 2026 general election.
Maddy summaryHB 745 regulates nonconsensual towing of commercial vehicles (those over 10,000 pounds gross weight) by requiring the Missouri Department of Transportation to establish complaint procedures and standards. It mandates towing companies to include specific invoice details (like service times and complaint instructions), bans per-pound fees, and stops storage charges once a complaint is filed. The bill directly affects commercial vehicle owners/operators (who gain complaint rights), towing companies (subject to fines up to $25,000 per violation), and law enforcement (required to honor owner-requested towing companies unless safety delays exist). Key provisions include a disciplinary matrix for violations, prohibiting liens on vehicles, and requiring towing companies to provide access for accident investigations or cargo retrieval.
Maddy summaryHB 520 amends campaign finance and financial disclosure filing requirements, primarily increasing late fees for candidates, committees, and officials who miss deadlines. It establishes tiered late fees ($10 to $100 per day) for unfiled campaign reports and financial interest statements, with notices sent via certified mail. The bill includes appeal processes for fee assessments and mandates collection procedures, including state treasurer deposits for unpaid fees. It directly affects state/local candidates, committee treasurers, and officials required to file campaign or financial disclosures. The bill passed committee but remains pending legislative action (Voted Do Pass on 2025-04-28).
Maddy summaryHB 222 requires child care facilities (excluding public schools) to adopt allergy prevention and response policies by July 2027, focusing on managing severe food allergies. Facilities must stock epinephrine auto-injectors under physician prescriptions, store them accessibly, and train staff to recognize anaphylaxis and administer the device. The bill mandates staff training through approved organizations, requires coordination with health authorities, and provides liability protection for facilities and trained staff following the guidelines. It also specifies that parental consent is needed for epinephrine use in children under 18, unless immediate danger exists.
Maddy summaryHB 714 creates a three-point bonus preference for veteran-owned businesses when state agencies and local governments award contracts in Missouri. It defines "honorably discharged veteran-owned enterprises" (including sole proprietorships, partnerships, or corporations where veterans own at least 51% and control operations) and "service-disabled veteran businesses" similarly. The bill requires state entities to give this bonus preference to qualifying Missouri-based veteran businesses bidding on contracts, with a goal of awarding 3% of such contracts to these businesses. If no qualified veteran-owned businesses bid on a contract, the preference requirement does not apply.
Maddy summaryHB 81 requires Missouri's Department of Transportation to install signs on state highways honoring Missouri residents who have received the Congressional Medal of Honor. The signs must display the recipient's name, the year they received the award, and the phrase "Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient," following standard DOT design guidelines. The department will fund, install, and maintain these signs at the hometowns of Medal of Honor recipients. This bill directly affects Missouri residents who have earned the nation's highest military decoration.