Maddy summaryThis bill changes two Senate rules (28 and 47) that govern how the Senate reviews the financial impact of proposed laws. It affects Senate staff and members responsible for budget analyses, but does not alter any actual laws or policies. The changes are procedural, focusing on internal Senate processes for fiscal reviews.
Maddy summarySR 566 modifies Senate Rules 84 and 85 to adjust the process for a "motion for the previous question," which is a procedural motion used to end debate and force an immediate vote on a bill. This change directly affects how Senate floor discussions are managed during legislative sessions. The bill focuses solely on altering the specific parliamentary rules governing this motion, without creating new policy or impacting external groups. As a procedural resolution, it does not advance substantive legislation but streamlines internal Senate operations.
Maddy summarySR 567 is a procedural Senate resolution modifying Rule 52. It requires certain bills to remain on the Senate calendar for one full day before the chamber can vote on them. This rule change applies directly to the Senate leadership and members when handling specific legislative proposals. The bill does not alter policy content but adds a mandatory waiting period for procedural review. (Procedural bill; summary kept to 3 sentences as requested.)
Maddy summarySB 1804 prohibits certain professional licensing boards from waiving or modifying administrative rules about who can prescribe medications. It directly affects boards that regulate healthcare professionals' prescribing authority, such as those overseeing pharmacists or nurse practitioners. The bill prevents these boards from making exceptions to existing prescription rules through administrative actions. This is a procedural measure focused on maintaining consistent prescribing standards without altering the underlying law.
Maddy summarySB 1725 bans the sale, distribution, and use of firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in Missouri after January 1, 2028, with limited exceptions for airport use (if federally required) or military applications (as required by the U.S. Department of Defense). It requires manufacturers to provide compliance certificates, report PFAS foam discharges within 24 hours, and recall pre-2028 sales with reimbursement for affected buyers. The bill directly affects foam manufacturers, fire departments, airports, and military facilities by mandating a transition to PFAS-free alternatives while ensuring environmental protections for Missouri's water and soil.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SB 1670) modifies the purchasing authority of fire protection districts, but the official abstract provides no specific details about the changes to their purchasing rules or who would be affected. The abstract states only that it "modifies provisions regarding the purchasing authority," without describing the key mechanisms, scope, or concrete policy changes. Since the provided context lacks details on the nature of the modifications (e.g., new approval processes, expanded authority, or restrictions), a substantive summary cannot be created. The bill is currently in its first reading stage (2026-02-12), and no further information is available in the provided context.
Maddy summarySB 1593 designates every April 27th as "Ulysses S. Grant Day" in Missouri. This ceremonial bill does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect specific groups or funding; it simply establishes an annual day of recognition. The bill's sole provision is the official naming of April 27th to honor Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th U.S. president and Union general. It is currently in committee referral following its first reading.
SB 1555 - This act establishes the Missouri Guaranteed Inclusive Voluntary Exceptional Service (MO GIVES) Program under the Department of the National Guard (Department). The MO GIVES Program allows members of the Missouri National Guard who choose to become living organ donors to receive living donor medical orders for purposes of remaining on paid status during the living donation period. The Department shall approve a member's participation if sufficient funds are available and the member: (1) Is under Troop Program Unit status or Individual Ready Reserve status; (2) Is in good standing with the Department; (3) Either is not eligible for living donor paid leave from the member's employer or elects not to use any such employer-based benefit available to the member; (4) Specifies the type of donation; and (5) Agrees to undergo the procurement operation at a health care facility approved as a provider of continuing education points for transplant certification by the American Board for Transplant Certification. Upon approval of a member's application, the Department shall issue a living donor medical order, which shall: (1) Guarantee paid leave for the member for the living donation period, which shall not exceed 45 days unless an extension of time is deemed medically necessary by the primary surgical and medical recovery team; (2) Exempt the member from any requirement to use accrued annual or medical leave for the guaranteed paid living donation period; and (3) Provide a per diem allowance and a basic allowance for housing during the guaranteed paid living donation period based on the member's rank, region, and dependent status. This act also establishes the MO GIVES Fund, which consists of moneys used to fund the benefits provided under the MO GIVES Program. This act is identical to a provision in the perfected SS/SCS/SB 974 (2026), SB 1539 (2026), HB 2664 (2026), and HB 2943 (2026), and is similar to a provision in the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/HB 2593 (2026). KATIE O'BRIEN
Maddy summarySB 1648 creates the "Missouri Charter Public School Commission" within the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to oversee charter schools. The commission, consisting of nine governor-appointed members with limits on political party representation and congressional districts, will review and approve new charter school applications and manage their sponsorship. Key mechanisms include establishing a dedicated "Charter Public School Commission Revolving Fund" for administrative costs, requiring members to have education expertise, and mandating that charter schools comply with existing state charter school laws. The bill directly affects charter schools seeking sponsorship and the state education department's oversight structure.
Maddy summarySB 956 modifies Missouri's workers' compensation law (RSMo §287.120, §287.240, §537.610) to clarify employer liability and adjust benefit amounts based on specific circumstances. It directly affects most Missouri employees and employers covered by workers' comp, requiring employers to pay for work-related injuries but allowing benefits to increase (25-50%) if employers violate safety standards or decrease/forfeit (up to 50% or fully) if employees fail to use safety equipment, use alcohol/drugs at work (with strict testing rules), or participate in recreational activities without employer authorization. The bill also limits mental health claims to "extraordinary and unusual" work stress and specifies that disciplinary actions don't qualify as compensable stress. These changes define concrete policy adjustments to benefit calculations without advocating for or against the law.
