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R Missouri Senate · District 11

Sen. Joe Nicola

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Primary SB 1619
In committee · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor
Modifies provisions relating to leaves of absence for public employees and members of the National Guard and Armed Forces Reserves

Maddy summarySB 1619 removes the previous 120-hour annual limit for public employees serving in the National Guard or Armed Forces Reserves during federal duty, ensuring they retain full job benefits including seniority, pay, schedule, and performance evaluations without interruption. It directly affects state, county, municipal, school district, and other public employees who serve in these military roles, including volunteer firefighters (who retain all protections except monetary compensation). Key provisions require employees to submit military orders for leave verification and prohibit discrimination against service members in employment. The bill expands existing protections by eliminating the hour cap for federal service while maintaining the same requirements for state service leave.

In committee Mar 24, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 920
In committee · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor
Creates new provisions relating to the acquisition of real property by certain business entities

Maddy summaryThe provided context only includes the bill title ("SB 920: Creates new provisions relating to the acquisition of real property by certain business entities") and its official abstract, which repeats the same phrasing. There is no detailed description of the bill's specific provisions, affected entities, mechanisms, or policy changes. Without additional context or bill text, a substantive 3-5 sentence summary cannot be generated. The abstract alone is insufficient to describe concrete policy changes or who is directly affected.

In committee Mar 24, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SJR 96
In committee · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor
Prohibits the taxation of unrealized gains

Maddy summaryThis proposed constitutional amendment (SJR 96) would prohibit Missouri from taxing increases in value of assets - like stocks, real estate, or business holdings - until those assets are actually sold. It directly affects all Missourians who own appreciating assets, as it would prevent the state from collecting tax on value gains that occur while holding the asset. The key provision adds a new constitutional section stating no tax can be imposed on "unrealized gains" prior to sale. If approved by voters, this would change how Missouri taxes investment growth, requiring assets to be sold before tax applies.

In committee Mar 11, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 1294
In committee · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor
Modifies provisions relating to criminal offenses, including classification of offenses, minimum prison terms, and conditional release

Maddy summaryThis bill (SB 1294) aims to modify criminal justice provisions related to offense classification, minimum prison terms, and conditional release. The official abstract states it changes these areas but does not specify the exact nature of the modifications (e.g., increasing/decreasing terms or altering classification criteria). Without additional details on the proposed changes provided in the context, the specific mechanisms or who would be directly affected cannot be determined. A full summary of concrete policy changes cannot be generated from the available information. The bill is currently in early stages (prefiled, first reading pending) and no further details are included in the provided context.

In committee Mar 2, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 1154
In committee · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor
Establishes the "Act Against Abusive Website or Web Content Access Litigation" which establishes provisions relating to litigation alleging certain disability access violations

Maddy summaryThe context provided does not include the actual text, provisions, or specific details of SB 1154 beyond its title and basic procedural history. Without an official abstract, summary, or description of the bill's content, mechanisms, or affected parties, a factual summary cannot be generated. The bill is currently in early prefile stages (prefiled December 2025, first read January 2026), but no substantive policy changes or scope are described. Therefore, a summary meeting your requirements cannot be provided based on the available information.

In committee Feb 25, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 1086
In committee · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor
Permits over-the-counter purchase of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine tablets without a prescription

Maddy summarySB 1086 would allow Missouri residents to purchase ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine tablets (for human use) directly from pharmacies or retailers without needing a doctor's prescription or consulting a pharmacist. This policy change directly affects consumers who currently require a prescription to obtain these medications. The bill removes existing legal barriers by explicitly permitting their over-the-counter sale under state law, bypassing standard prescription requirements. The measure is still in early legislative stages, having been prefaced and referred to a committee.

In committee Feb 18, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 1643
In committee · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor
Modifies the conditions under which a child support order shall terminate

Maddy summarySB 1643 modifies Missouri's child support termination rules, primarily extending support obligations until a child turns 22 if they remain enrolled in secondary or post-secondary education. The bill requires students to maintain at least 12 credit hours per semester (excluding summer), achieve passing grades, and submit academic documentation to both parents to continue eligibility. Support automatically ends upon the child's death, marriage, military enlistment, reaching age 22 (unless education continues), or becoming self-supporting. Additional provisions allow extensions for incapacitated children and require courts to consider tax exemption waivers for college students.

In committee Feb 12, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 1325
In committee · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor
Creates a sub-minimum wage rate for minors

Maddy summarySB 1325 establishes a minimum wage of $6.50 per hour for most workers (or the federal minimum wage, whichever is higher), with annual inflation adjustments until 2024. For minors under 18, it sets a higher minimum wage of $12.30 per hour (or the federal minimum wage, whichever is higher), directly affecting employers who hire young workers. The standard minimum wage will increase to $13.75 per hour in 2025 and $15.00 per hour in 2026, with public employers subject to these rates starting in 2025. This policy requires employers to pay minors at least $12.30 hourly, which is initially higher than the standard rate but may align with future standard increases.

In committee Feb 11, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 1211
In committee · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor
Modifies provisions relating to property tax payments

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Missouri counties to let property owners pay real and personal property taxes in installments (annual, semiannual, or quarterly) instead of a single annual payment. Taxpayers pay based on the previous year's tax amount, with year-end adjustments: they pay extra if underpaid or receive a refund for overpayments (without interest). Counties must refund overpayments once per year and can charge interest only if payments are missed. It directly affects all property taxpayers in counties adopting this system, excluding financial institutions using escrow accounts for tax payments.

In committee Feb 11, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 1520
In committee · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor
Modifies provisions relating to enforcement of liens for delinquent payment for sewer service

Maddy summarySB 1520 modifies how cities, towns, or villages enforce liens for unpaid sewer service charges. It specifies that unpaid user fees, connection charges, or other sewer-related costs become delinquent with interest and automatically create a lien on the property within the municipality's limits. The bill requires municipal governing boards to file a notice of delinquency with the county recorder of deeds to establish the lien, and to file a notice of full payment when the debt is settled. This change directly affects property owners who fall behind on sewer payments and municipal governments managing sewer billing and enforcement. The lien can be enforced through legal action or foreclosure.

In committee Feb 5, 2026 0 co-sponsors
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