Sen. Ben Brown

Maddy summarySB 1322 modifies Missouri's health department rulemaking authority by clarifying that the Department of Health and Senior Services must create all rules directly, without delegating this power to other agencies, officials, or departments. It requires the department to report specific infectious diseases (MRSA, CRE, and VRE) in its communicable disease list and mandates all rules follow standard rulemaking procedures under Chapter 536. This bill directly affects the department's operations and state/local health officials who enforce its rules. The changes prevent other entities from making health regulations on the department's behalf while adding new disease reporting requirements. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (prefiled and first read).

Maddy summarySB 1321 creates a new Missouri state offense for people entering the state while violating federal immigration law (8 U.S.C. § 1325). It imposes a $10,000 fine for a first offense (classified as a misdemeanor) and escalates to a class E felony for repeat violations. The bill mandates court-ordered removal from Missouri after fines or prison terms, requiring specific details like transportation to a port of entry and law enforcement monitoring. Law enforcement officers may arrest individuals suspected of violating this provision upon probable cause. This bill directly affects immigrants entering Missouri in violation of federal immigration rules, establishing state-level penalties distinct from federal enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis bill lacks sufficient detail in the provided context to create a meaningful summary. The title and official abstract merely state it "modifies provisions relating to self-defense" without specifying any changes, affected parties, or mechanisms. No concrete policy details, key provisions, or target groups are described in the available information. Without additional context about the specific modifications, a factual summary cannot be generated.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJR 90) has a very limited abstract stating it "modifies provisions relating to the State Tax Commission" without specifying the exact changes. The provided context does not include details on what specific provisions are being altered, who would be directly affected, or the key mechanisms of the proposed changes. Without additional information on the nature of the modifications, a substantive summary of policy changes cannot be provided. This appears to be a procedural resolution with an insufficiently detailed abstract for a meaningful summary.

Maddy summaryBased solely on the provided context (title, abstract, and actions), there is insufficient detail to generate a meaningful summary of SJR 91. The abstract states only that it "modifies provisions relating to taxation" without specifying which tax provisions, mechanisms, or affected groups. No concrete policy changes, key provisions, or direct impacts are described in the available information. Without additional details from the bill text or committee reports, a factual summary cannot be created.

Maddy summarySB 1285, titled "Modifies provisions relating to taxation," has been prefiled and is scheduled for its first reading. The provided context does not include specific details about which tax provisions are being changed, who would be directly affected, or the key mechanisms of the bill. Without additional information on the bill's content - such as changes to tax rates, deductions, or affected taxpayer groups - a detailed summary cannot be accurately generated. For concrete policy details, the full text of SB 1285 should be reviewed.

Maddy summarySB 987 modifies Missouri's property tax appeal process, primarily affecting property owners who dispute assessment errors. It clarifies pathways to appeal to the state tax commission (within 30 days after local board decisions) and establishes new procedures for impounding disputed taxes during appeals. Key provisions include requiring the commission to correct unlawful assessments and adding a significant new rule: taxpayers who win challenges to erroneous classifications receive attorney fees and costs, plus 10% of the property's value in damages if fees aren't awarded by January 1, 2024. The bill also standardizes notice requirements for county collectors regarding pending appeals.

Maddy summarySB 1133 modifies Missouri campaign finance rules for ballot measure elections by requiring committees, donors, and entities making expenditures to affirm that contributions or funds come from permissible sources. It mandates that donors giving over $2,000 must confirm they are not foreign nationals and have not received more than $10,000 from prohibited sources in the past 2 years (individuals) or 4 years (entities). Committees and expenditure entities must similarly affirm compliance in disclosure reports and within 48 hours of spending, with violations subject to attorney general action. The bill aims to prevent foreign influence in local ballot measures, declaring it an emergency for public safety.

Maddy summarySB 1131 modifies Missouri's property tax assessment rules for county assessors and the State Tax Commission. It sets specific tax rates: real property in subclass (1) at 19%, subclass (2) at 12%, subclass (3) at 32%, and establishes 5% rates for solar equipment installed before August 2022. The bill requires assessors to update property values every odd-numbered year for application in the following even-numbered year, and mandates annual assessment maintenance plans for counties to submit to the State Tax Commission. These changes directly affect property owners (especially real estate, farm machinery, and solar equipment owners) and county assessors who implement the new valuation procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SB 1132) has a very limited description in the provided context, only stating it "modifies procedures for counting ballots" without specifying the nature of the changes. The official abstract and summary sections contain no additional details about the specific procedures being altered, affected groups, or key mechanisms. As no concrete policy changes or provisions are described, a substantive summary cannot be provided. The bill is currently in committee referral status with no further details available in the given context.