Sen. Lincoln Hough

Maddy summarySB 1 allocates $25 million from Missouri’s General Revenue Fund to the Missouri Housing Trust Fund, which will then provide $25 million to the Missouri Housing Development Commission. This funding directly supports the Commission’s affordable housing programs, including housing subsidy grants or loans for low-income residents. The bill specifies that these funds must be used exclusively for general administration of affordable housing activities and emergency aid. It does not create new policies but authorizes existing state funds to be directed toward housing assistance programs.

To appropriate money for the several departments and offices of state government, and the several divisons and programs thereof, for planning and capital improvements

Maddy summarySB 10 establishes a mechanism for financing large athletic and entertainment facilities, such as professional sports stadiums, through a new "No Taxation, All Donation Fund." This fund, held in the state treasury, is exclusively supported by private donations rather than taxes. The Missouri Department of Economic Development can use these funds to aid in the planning, financing, or development of approved projects, which must cost at least $500 million and aim to retain a professional sports franchise. Individuals who donate over $10,000 to the fund are entitled to free parking at the funded facility. Additionally, any facility receiving support from this fund is limited to a maximum of 20% profit on food sold on its premises.

Maddy summarySB 586 modifies the specific revenue sources that are deposited into the State Road Fund. This means the types of funds allocated to support state road construction, maintenance, and related infrastructure projects will be adjusted.

Maddy summarySB 753 modifies the existing rules for how certain tax revenues collected from wine sales are distributed. This bill directly affects the entities or programs that currently receive these specific wine excise tax funds by changing the allocation process. Without further details, the specific mechanisms of the modification or the affected recipients cannot be described.

Maddy summarySB 502 modifies how franchisors (like car manufacturers) pay compensation to auto dealers under the Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices Act. It directly affects auto dealers and franchisors by changing the structure or calculation of dealer compensation. The bill’s abstract does not specify the exact changes to compensation mechanisms, only that it amends the existing law. The bill is currently before the Senate General Laws Committee after a hearing in April 2025. No further details about specific provisions or impacts are provided in the available context.

Maddy summarySB 455 would create tax credits for families who pay for child care services, directly affecting households with children who rely on external child care providers. The bill authorizes a credit against state income tax for qualifying child care expenses, though specific eligibility thresholds or credit amounts aren't detailed in the provided abstract. Currently pending before the Senate Emerging Issues Committee after passing a committee vote, the bill has not yet been enacted into law. (3 sentences)

Maddy summarySB 570 repeals a scheduled end date for fees paid into the Secretary of State's Technology Trust Fund. This means the fund will continue receiving these fees indefinitely, without a future expiration. The bill directly affects the fund's ongoing funding mechanism, which supports state technology infrastructure and operations managed by the Secretary of State's office. It does not change the fee amounts or create new requirements, only removes the previous deadline for the fee crediting process.

Maddy summarySB 11 repeals existing rules about which public colleges and universities can grant academic degrees. It directly affects all public higher education institutions in the state by removing specific authority provisions they currently operate under. The bill does not create new degree-granting powers but eliminates current legal requirements related to that authority. This is a procedural change to existing statutes, not a new policy for students or institutions. The bill passed the Education Committee and is now moving forward in the legislative process.

Maddy summarySB 12 would allow educators (such as teachers and school staff) and first responders (including police officers, firefighters, and EMTs) to deduct certain work-related expenses from their state income tax. This would lower their taxable income, reducing the amount of tax they owe each year. Qualifying expenses might include uniforms, equipment, or professional development costs, though the bill specifies details in its provisions. The measure passed committee in February 2025 but remains pending in the full legislature.