Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a change to Senate Rule 8, which governs how the Senate determines whether enough members are present to conduct business. Specifically, it addresses the procedures used when a quorum, or the required number of voting members, is not present in the chamber. The legislation aims to modify the existing rules to clarify or adjust the process for handling situations where a quorum is absent. This change would directly affect the Senate's internal operations and its ability to pass legislation or hold hearings.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Missouri laws to prohibit the use of public funds for abortion facilities or their affiliates and restricts MO HealthNet payments for services provided at those locations. It grants taxpayers and the state attorney general the legal right to sue to enforce these funding restrictions and allows courts to award damages or other remedies for violations. Additionally, the bill outlines specific rules for MO HealthNet coverage, including limits on hospital costs, denial of payment for medically unnecessary outpatient services, and exclusions for certain nursing home and drug costs. While it maintains coverage for various health services like emergency care and family planning, it explicitly bars funding for abortions and abortifacient drugs except in cases where a physician certifies the mother's life is endangered.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new Joint Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect composed of legislators from both the Senate and House of Representatives to study and improve the state's child protection system. The committee will conduct ongoing analyses of reporting and investigation processes, develop plans for better decision-making regarding child removal, and assess the need for additional resources and foster care homes. Members of the committee will serve without pay but can be reimbursed for expenses, and they are required to submit an annual report with recommendations to the General Assembly. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Children's Division maintain a central registry and information system to track reports of abuse or neglect while ensuring that mandatory reporters cannot submit anonymous reports.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change how Missouri voters approve changes to the state constitution. It requires that any proposed amendment, whether from the legislature or citizen initiative, pass with a majority of votes statewide and a majority in more than half of the congressional districts to take effect. The bill also sets rules for how these amendments are presented on ballots and published in newspapers before voting. Additionally, it adjusts the timeline for when approved amendments become official, setting the effective date to thirty-one days after the election.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Missouri special education laws to strengthen parental involvement in a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). It requires school districts to obtain written parental consent before making specific changes to a child's services, such as initial placements, location changes, or reducing service time by more than 25 percent. The legislation also mandates that parents be allowed to visit proposed classrooms before agreeing to changes and establishes a standardized consent form that explains parental rights in the parent's native language. If parents and schools cannot agree on an IEP, the bill outlines procedures for partial agreements and dispute resolution options like mediation or due process hearings.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a non-binding resolution that urges the U.S. Congress to provide full and unequivocal support to Israel following attacks by Hamas. It does not create new laws or allocate funds but instead expresses the legislative body's stance on the conflict. The measure was referred to the House Rules Committee and placed on the calendar for a third reading, meaning it is currently in the process of being considered but has no immediate legal effect.

Prohibits public and private elementary and secondary schools and institutions of postsecondary education from being members of any statewide athletic activities association that allows students to use performance-enhancing drugs

Modifies provisions relating to tax credits

Modifies provisions relating to the protection of vulnerable persons

Establishes provisions relating to transparency of school staff training, instructional, and curricular materials