Rep. Tony Lovasco

Maddy summaryHB 2841 updates the legal definitions used to classify repeat offenders for driving and boating while intoxicated. The bill establishes new categories for "aggravated," "chronic," and "habitual" offenders based on the number of prior convictions and whether those offenses involved injuries or deaths. It also expands the definition of an all-terrain vehicle to include specific motorized off-road vehicles and clarifies terms like "drive" and "intoxicated" to cover alcohol, drugs, or controlled substances. These changes directly affect individuals charged with operating vehicles or vessels under the influence and the courts that adjudicate those cases.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes rules for when law enforcement agencies must transfer seized property to federal authorities for forfeiture. It allows agencies to collaborate with federal task forces but requires them to hand over seized items to state prosecutors unless the seizure involves more than $50,000 in U.S. currency. In cases involving large sums of cash, the property can be transferred to the U.S. Department of Justice, and the owner must be notified at least 96 hours in advance with an opportunity to challenge the transfer. The legislation also prohibits agencies from accepting money from federal forfeiture unless the specific seizure included over $50,000 in cash. These provisions apply to state law enforcement and task forces while clarifying that federal agencies retain the right to seize property independently.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how local governments in Missouri label and calculate tax levies on ballots and property assessments. It requires that ballot measures for new or changed taxes be labeled only with numbers or letters rather than descriptive titles, and it mandates that real property tax changes be expressed in specific dollar amounts per $100,000 of property value. The legislation also updates definitions for terms like "tax rate" and "tax revenue," while establishing rules for how local authorities must adjust tax rates when property values change to maintain consistent revenue levels. Additionally, it sets limits on how much tax rates can increase to account for inflation, capping such adjustments at the lower of the actual assessment growth or the consumer price index.

Maddy summaryHB 1955 updates Missouri state laws regarding how the state manages its financial assets and how residents calculate their state income taxes. The bill requires the state treasurer to keep at least one percent of state funds in local banks as cash or interest-bearing deposits, provided these funds are not needed for current expenses. It also modifies the state income tax code by adding specific federal tax refunds and interest amounts to a taxpayer's income while allowing certain deductions to be subtracted. These tax adjustments are designed to align Missouri's tax calculations with changes in federal tax laws, such as rules on business interest and property tax deductions.