Sen. Doug Beck

Maddy summarySB 866 bans new foreign ownership of Missouri farmland after August 28, 2026, prohibiting foreign individuals or companies from acquiring agricultural land. It directly affects existing foreign landowners by preventing them from transferring land to other foreign entities after that date. All proposed transfers of farmland held by foreign owners must undergo review by the Missouri Department of Agriculture to ensure compliance. The bill removes a previous 1% cap on total foreign ownership, replacing it with a complete ban on new foreign acquisitions after the effective date.

SB 867 - This act requires certain financial information regarding the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program (MOScholars) to be posted semi-annually on the Missouri Accountability Portal. Specifically, the Portal shall include the following information: (1) The full name of each parent of a student who receives a scholarship from each educational assistance organization; (2) The total amount of money awarded to each parent's student; and (3) The total amount of money remitted from each scholarship account to each qualified school. Educational assistance organizations shall supply the required information to the State Treasurer no later than July 1 and January 1 of each year. The State Treasurer shall have 48 hours to deliver such information to the Office of Administration. OLIVIA SHANNON

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Senate Rule 84 to require a two-thirds vote (instead of a simple majority) to approve a "motion for the previous question" - a procedure to end debate and force a final vote on a bill. It directly affects all senators during Senate floor proceedings when they vote on ending debate. The key change raises the threshold for moving to a vote on legislation, making it harder to bypass extended discussion. This is a procedural rule change impacting Senate voting mechanics, not a policy affecting citizens or programs.

Modifies Senate Rule 96 to provide that, no later than January 1, 2026, the Senate shall provide an audio and video feed of its proceedings on the website of the Senate

Maddy summarySB 110 designates January 5 of each year as "Kappa Alpha Psi Week" in Missouri. This bill officially recognizes the week statewide.

Maddy summarySCR 2 is a commemorative resolution that marks the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide. It designates July 11, 2025, as "Srebrenica Genocide Remembrance Day" in Missouri.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 111 designates the month of September as "Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month." This bill officially recognizes September to raise public awareness about ovarian cancer.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 31 establishes the Missouri Statewide Mechanical Contractors Licensing Act. This bill creates a standardized system for licensing mechanical contractors across the state of Missouri, directly affecting individuals and businesses in this trade. The provided abstract does not detail the specific requirements or mechanisms of this new licensing act.

Maddy summarySB 758 modifies employer liability rules, but the provided context offers no specific details about the changes, affected parties, or key provisions. The official abstract simply states "Modifies the liability of employers" without elaborating on the scope or mechanisms. No concrete policy changes, affected groups, or implementation details are described in the available information. As a procedural bill with minimal public detail, this summary cannot specify how liability would be altered or who would be directly impacted. The bill is currently in committee referral following its first reading.

Maddy summarySB 804 requires businesses selling over $500,000 in goods annually to clearly show the total sales tax rate (including state and local taxes) and any import tariff costs on every sales receipt or invoice they provide. This applies to both paper and electronic receipts for transactions defined under Missouri law. The bill aims to increase transparency for customers by making tax and tariff costs explicit at the point of sale. It directly affects larger retailers and service providers who issue receipts for qualifying transactions.