Sen. Travis Fitzwater

SB 1179 - This act provides that any tax, excise, license or fee upon, measured by or with respect to the importation, receipt, manufacture, storage, transportation, sale or use of fuel used for propelling motor vehicles authorized by a political subdivision shall expire five years after enactment unless reauthorized by a two-thirds majority vote of the people of the political subdivision. This act is identical to SB 831 (2025). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

Maddy summarySJR 82 proposes a constitutional amendment to change how Missouri's House of Representatives districts are drawn. It creates an independent bipartisan citizens commission to redraw districts after each census, replacing the current legislative process. The commission must follow strict rules: districts must be nearly equal in population (within 1% deviation), comply with voting rights laws, preserve communities where possible, and meet partisan fairness standards (limiting wasted votes to 15% difference between parties). This would directly affect Missouri voters by changing district boundaries for state legislative elections starting in 2026.

Maddy summarySB 1050 is a procedural bill that creates new legal provisions for autonomous vehicles. The bill's official abstract provides no specific details about its content, mechanisms, or affected parties. As it is currently in early committee review (prefiled and referred to the Transportation Committee), no concrete policy changes or key provisions have been defined in the available context. This summary reflects the lack of substantive detail in the provided information.

Maddy summaryThe bill's official abstract ("Creates new provisions relating to digital assets") provides no specific details about its content or scope. Without additional information on the proposed mechanisms, affected parties, or concrete policy changes, a substantive summary cannot be generated. The prefiling and first reading dates indicate early-stage legislative activity, but no substantive provisions are described in the provided context. A full summary would require access to the bill's full text or detailed explanatory materials.

Maddy summarySB 1049 restricts foreign governments and businesses identified as "foreign adversaries" (per federal rules) from purchasing, holding, or developing real estate in Missouri. It prohibits local governments from approving development projects with such entities and bans foreign adversaries from acquiring property ownership in the state. Exceptions apply if the entity has been a registered Missouri business in good standing for 7+ years, has U.S. Committee on Foreign Investment approval, and maintains a federal national security agreement. The bill directly affects foreign-owned businesses and governments seeking real estate transactions in Missouri, with enforcement tied to federal definitions.

Maddy summarySB 1118 modifies how Missouri counties and local governments (like cities, school districts, and counties) adjust property tax rates after reassessments. It requires political subdivisions to revise tax rates for each property subclass and personal property to maintain the same tax revenue as the previous year, excluding new construction and improvements. The bill sets a cap on rate increases at the lower of the consumer price index or 5% annually, while allowing adjustments for inflationary growth in property values. This directly affects local governments that set property tax rates, ensuring revenue stability during reassessment cycles without exceeding voter-approved limits.

Maddy summarySB 877 requires state agencies to get approval from both the Missouri General Assembly and the governor before implementing new administrative rules that cost more than $250,000 annually in public funds or impose costs exceeding $250,000 per year on individuals or businesses. It adds a 30-day review period with the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and mandates that such rules cannot take effect until the legislature passes a concurrent resolution approving them and the governor signs it or the veto is overridden. This applies to all rules except those needed for federal compliance or funding. The bill aims to create additional oversight for significant fiscal impacts of regulations.

Maddy summaryThe bill's official abstract ("Modifies provisions relating to state designations") does not provide specific details about which designations are affected or the nature of the modifications. Without additional context on the exact provisions being changed (e.g., specific parks, historical markers, or programs), no concrete policy changes or affected parties can be identified. The summary cannot describe key mechanisms or provisions due to the lack of descriptive information in the abstract. Therefore, a meaningful summary of the bill's content cannot be provided based on the available information.

Maddy summaryThe provided context indicates that SB 43 "Modifies provisions relating to protection of vulnerable persons." However, it does not offer specific details on what those modifications entail, who is considered a vulnerable person under the bill, or the key mechanisms and provisions it introduces. Therefore, a detailed summary explaining its effects beyond this general statement cannot be provided with the current information.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 133 proposes to modify existing laws and establish new provisions specifically relating to underground facilities. The bill's official abstract indicates that changes will be made to the regulations governing infrastructure located beneath the ground. However, the provided information does not detail the specific mechanisms of these changes or which particular entities or individuals will be directly affected beyond those involved with underground facilities.