Sen. Rick Brattin

Maddy summaryThe provided context does not include sufficient details about the specific provisions or changes in SB 1301. The bill's title and abstract only state it modifies "provisions relating to the State Tax Commission's ratio studies," without describing what those modifications entail, how they would change existing rules, or who would be directly affected. Without concrete information on the bill's content, mechanisms, or policy changes, a substantive summary cannot be created. The bill is currently in early stages (prefiled, awaiting first reading), but no operational details are available.

Maddy summarySB 1618 allows any party subject to a preliminary injunction issued by a circuit or associate circuit judge to directly appeal that order. Previously, only the state or statewide officials could appeal such injunctions; this bill expands the right to appeal to all parties affected. The key change is enabling immediate appeals of preliminary injunctions (before final court decisions) in any case, including those involving the state, statutes, or regulations. This procedural update affects defendants who face temporary court orders halting their actions, giving them a faster path to challenge those orders.

Maddy summarySB 1615 establishes rules for official summaries on statewide ballot measures. It requires the legislature to provide a concise, neutral summary (max 100 words) and a financial impact summary (max 50 words), both written without bias. If the legislature fails to provide these, the secretary of state must draft them with input from legislators, and the attorney general must approve them within 10 days. Voters can challenge these summaries in court within specific timeframes, with the secretary of state named as a defendant.

Maddy summarySB 1641 allows students enrolled in private, home, or full-time virtual schools (defined as "eligible schools") to participate in public school extracurricular activities like sports, fine arts, and career programs under the same requirements as public school students. The bill prohibits public schools from blocking this participation solely because a student attends a private, home, or virtual school, provided the student meets standard criteria such as residency proof, health records, behavior standards, and financial obligations. Public schools cannot require these students to attend public school classes to join activities, though they may enforce existing rules for tryouts, rehearsals, or academic eligibility. The law also prevents schools from applying separate disciplinary policies to these students compared to public school attendees. This affects private/home/virtual school students seeking access to public school programs not offered at their own schools.

Maddy summarySB 1604 modifies the legal process for property owners to petition for exclusion from a fire protection district. The bill directly affects property owners who wish to opt out of local fire protection services and associated fees. Introduced on January 29, 2026, it adjusts the current petition procedures but does not specify exact changes in the provided context. As a procedural bill, it focuses on administrative adjustments rather than new policy outcomes.

Maddy summaryThe provided context does not include specific details about SB 1300's provisions, mechanisms, or target beneficiaries. The bill's title and abstract only state it "creates and modifies provisions relating to school safety" without specifying concrete changes or affected groups. As the bill is in its earliest legislative stage (prefiled and first read), no operational details are available. Without additional information on its actual content, a substantive summary cannot be generated.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes replacing the current property tax on real estate (such as homes and land) with a sales tax applied to property transactions. It would directly affect homeowners and property buyers by changing how they pay taxes on real estate purchases. The key mechanism is shifting the tax burden from annual property assessments to a sales tax collected at the time of sale, though specific rates or implementation details are not provided in the abstract.

SJR 105 - Currently, judges of the Supreme Court of Missouri and of the Court of Appeals, judges in certain circuit courts, and certain associate circuit judges are selected by gubernatorial appointment following nominations from nonpartisan commissions. This proposed constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, would require the appointment by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, of all judges of the Supreme Court and of the Court of Appeals. Additionally, all circuit and associate circuit judges shall be elected by qualified voters of the circuit or county in which they are to serve. KATIE O'BRIEN

SB 1415 - Currently, under Article V of the Missouri Constitution, judges of the Supreme Court of Missouri and of the Court of Appeals and certain circuit and associate circuit judges are selected by gubernatorial appointment following nominations from the nonpartisan commissions while the remaining judges are elected. This act repeals provisions relating to the nonpartisan selection. This act is contingent upon the passage of a constitutional amendment that requires the appointment of all judges of the Supreme Court and of the Court of Appeals by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and requires the election of all circuit and associate circuit judges. KATIE O'BRIEN

Maddy summaryThis bill (SB 1480) has a very generic title and abstract stating it "modifies provisions relating to public facilities," but the provided context lacks specific details about the changes, affected entities, or key mechanisms. No concrete policy changes, affected groups, or procedural specifics are described in the available information. Without additional details on what provisions are being modified or how, a substantive summary cannot be generated. The bill is currently in early stages (prefiled, first reading).