Maddy summaryThis bill allows individuals convicted of crimes to file a specific claim of actual innocence in post-conviction proceedings if they believe the original court findings were incorrect. To succeed, a person must provide clear and convincing evidence that they are innocent, which can include new evidence not previously presented at trial or during appeals. If the court is convinced by this evidence, it must overturn or set aside the original criminal judgment. The measure directly affects current prisoners seeking to prove their innocence based on facts that were not available or considered in their initial case.
Rep. Kimberly-Ann Collins
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Maddy summaryThis bill creates a tax credit program to support local homeless shelters in Missouri by allowing eligible organizations to claim up to $10,000 annually against their state income tax liability. To qualify, shelters must be federally tax-exempt, provide temporary housing with support services, and operate in the area where the claiming taxpayer resides. The Department of Economic Development will manage the certification process, issuing valid certifications for twelve months based on an application system, while the total amount of credits available each fiscal year is capped at $1 million. Any unused credits can be carried forward for three years, and the program is set to automatically expire in 2030 unless renewed by the legislature.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to Missouri that protects an individual's right to possess and carry firearms for self-defense and to aid civil authorities. It establishes that restrictions on these rights must meet the strict legal standard of "strict scrutiny" and explicitly exempts convicted violent felons and individuals deemed dangerous due to mental health issues. The amendment allows counties, the city of St. Louis, and the city of Kansas City to create their own local rules regarding firearm possession, carrying, and transfer, provided these rules include specific limits on permit fees, validity periods, and penalties. Additionally, the proposed law grants exemptions for law enforcement, judges, and licensed security guards from local regulations and permits local authorities to use state background check systems for their permits.