Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman

Maddy summarySB 1279 changes the state income tax deduction available for contributions to 529 savings accounts. It modifies how much taxpayers can reduce their state income tax bill by contributing to these education savings plans. This directly affects individuals and families using 529 accounts to save for qualified education expenses. The bill is currently in early legislative stages with no further details provided in the available context.

SCS/SB 1126 - This act requires the Commissioner of Administration to submit an annual report to the General Assembly detailing each parcel of state property or leases that has been abandoned or not utilized during the three year period ending on August 28th of such year. The Governor is authorized to convey any such state property or lease identified in the report. The conveyance of property owned or utilized by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission shall be subject to provisions of current law specific to the Commission. This act is similar to SB 720 (2025). JIM ERTLE

SCS/SB 1127 - This act requires the State Treasurer to submit an annual report to the General Assembly detailing each fund established in the state treasury from which a disbursement has not been made during the five year period ending on June thirtieth of such year, and whether or not any remaining moneys in such funds have been transferred to the General Revenue fund pursuant to current law. (Section 33.082) This act also requires any remaining moneys in the following funds to be swept into the General Revenue Fund: 1) the Workers Memorial Fund (Section 8.900), 2) the State Document Preservation Fund (Section 109.005), 3) the MO HealthNet Fraud Prosecution Revolving Fund (Section 191.905), 4) the Coordinating Board for Early Childhood Fund (Section 210.102), 5) the Arrow Rock State Historic Site Endowment Fund (Section 253.092), 6) the Confederate Memorial Park Endowment Fund (Section 253.120), 7) the Missouri Dairy Industry Revitalization Fund (Section 261.275), 8) the Apple Merchandising Fund (Section 265.180), 9) the Agricultural Product Utilization and Business Development Loan Guarantee Fund (Section 348.409), and 10) the Manufactured Housing Consumer Recovery Fund (Section 700.041). This act is identical to provisions in HCS/HB 3090 (2026) and is substantially similar to SB 722 (2025). JOSH NORBERG

Maddy summarySB 1315's title and abstract are too vague to describe specific provisions, as they only state the bill "establishes provisions relating to student surveys" without detailing mechanisms, affected parties, or policy changes. The bill's current status (prefiled on 2025-12-01, first read on 2026-01-07) indicates it is early in the legislative process, but no concrete content is provided in the context. Without additional details on survey types, data collection rules, or who would be impacted (e.g., schools, students, or districts), a substantive summary cannot be generated. More information from the bill's full text or official summary is needed to fulfill this request.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SB 1495) is a procedural modification to existing property tax laws regarding delinquent payments. The provided context does not include specific details about the proposed changes, affected parties, or key mechanisms. The official abstract simply states it "modifies provisions relating to delinquent property taxes" without elaboration. Since no concrete policy changes or provisions are described in the available information, a substantive summary cannot be generated. The bill is currently in early committee review with no voting history.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies state agencies' processes for creating administrative rules and posting policy statements. The provided context does not specify the exact changes to requirements (such as notice periods, public comment procedures, or posting methods), so key mechanisms cannot be described. It directly affects state agencies responsible for rulemaking and the public seeking transparency in policy decisions. No concrete policy changes or specific provisions are detailed in the available abstract or summary. Without additional details on the proposed modifications, a substantive summary of the bill's content cannot be provided.

Maddy summaryThis bill lacks sufficient detail in the provided context to create a factual summary. The title and abstract ("Creates provisions relating to the discharge of fluoride into water") do not specify what the provisions are, who would be affected (e.g., water utilities, public health agencies), or the specific mechanisms (e.g., setting limits, requiring testing). Without concrete policy language or known provisions, a summary describing actual changes cannot be generated. More information from the bill text or committee reports would be needed.

Maddy summaryThe context provided does not include sufficient details about SB 1267's specific provisions, mechanisms, or affected parties to create a substantive summary. The bill's title and abstract only state it "modifies provisions relating to hospital price transparency laws" without outlining changes to pricing requirements, reporting rules, or covered entities. Without concrete policy details from the bill text or legislative analysis, a factual summary cannot be generated. Procedural details (prefiling, first reading) are noted but do not describe the bill's content.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural joint resolution (SJR 85), not a substantive bill. The abstract states it "creates provisions" related to two offenses but provides no specific policy details, mechanisms, or affected parties. Without concrete language describing actual legal changes, key provisions, or how it would impact individuals or systems, a substantive summary cannot be generated from the available information. Procedural resolutions like this typically don't enact new laws but may set legislative process or address non-binding matters.

Maddy summarySJR 86 would replace the current Coordinating Board for Higher Education with a single director appointed directly by the Governor. This change shifts oversight of higher education governance from a board of members to a gubernatorial appointee. The bill directly affects how state higher education policy is managed and administered. It is a procedural resolution focused on restructuring oversight authority, not on specific educational programs or funding.