Sen. Jill Carter

Maddy summarySB 417 would reinstate a presidential preference primary election in this state, allowing voters to select their preferred presidential candidate before the general election. This procedural bill directly affects state voters who would participate in this specific primary election. It does not create new policies or alter general election rules, but restores a previous election format that was previously suspended. The bill is currently under review by the Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee.

Maddy summarySB 394 modifies provisions relating to civil actions, though the provided abstract does not specify the exact changes or who is directly affected. The bill has been referred to the Senate Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee for further review. Without additional details on the specific mechanisms or provisions, the concrete policy changes remain unclear from the available information.

Maddy summarySB 361 creates new provisions for fire protection services in areas of certain counties that have been annexed by municipalities. The bill specifically addresses how fire services are provided to these annexed areas, though the exact mechanisms are not detailed in the available abstract. It is currently in early legislative stages (prefiled and first read) with no committee action yet. The abstract does not specify which counties are affected or the precise operational changes to fire protection services. Without additional details in the provided context, concrete policy changes cannot be described.

Maddy summaryBased on the provided context, SB 362's official abstract ("Modifies provisions relating to election administration") is too generic to describe specific changes or affected parties. The bill's recent actions show it is in early stages (prefiled, first read, referred to committee), but no concrete provisions, mechanisms, or policy changes are detailed in the summary. Without specific language about what aspects of election administration are being modified (e.g., voter registration, ballot processing, or polling procedures), a meaningful summary cannot be generated. This appears to be a procedural bill awaiting committee review, and no direct effects on voters or election processes can be identified from the available information.

Maddy summarySB 393 would classify all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) used for agricultural purposes as farm machinery and equipment, making them eligible for the existing sales tax exemption that applies to such equipment. This change directly affects farmers and agricultural businesses that purchase ATVs for farm work, as they would no longer pay sales tax on these vehicles. The bill’s key provision redefines "farm machinery" to explicitly include agricultural ATVs, aligning their tax treatment with other exempt farm equipment. It does not change current tax rates or create new exemptions beyond this specific clarification.

Maddy summarySB 323 creates a state grant program to help school districts implement classical education programs, which typically emphasize foundational subjects like grammar, logic, and rhetoric through historical texts. The bill establishes funding mechanisms allowing eligible school districts to apply for grants to develop or expand these specific educational approaches. School districts seeking to offer classical education curricula would be the direct recipients of these state funds. The program aims to provide financial support for district-level implementation, not to mandate curriculum changes.

Maddy summarySB 279, titled "Changes the mission of Missouri Southern State University," has no specific policy details provided in the available abstract or summary. The bill's official description only states it alters the university's mission without specifying the nature of the change (e.g., academic focus, institutional goals). As it is currently in early committee review (referred to the Senate Education Committee on February 13, 2025), no concrete mechanisms or affected parties can be identified from the provided context. Without further details on the proposed mission shift, a substantive policy summary cannot be generated.

Maddy summaryBased solely on the provided context, SJR 44 is a Senate Joint Resolution that creates a new provision related to voter registration. However, the official abstract and available details do not specify the exact content, mechanisms, or who would be directly affected by this new provision. The bill is currently in early stages (prefiled, first read), with no substantive details about its specific policy changes available in the provided information. Therefore, a detailed summary of its provisions cannot be created from the given context.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SJR 45) is a procedural resolution that proposes placing limitations on state spending, but the provided context does not specify the exact nature of these limitations, affected spending areas, or implementation mechanisms. The official abstract and available details only state the general intent without outlining concrete provisions, thresholds, or affected entities. As a Senate Joint Resolution (SJR), it is currently pending referral to the Fiscal Oversight Committee for further review. Without additional details on the specific spending caps, exemptions, or affected state programs, a substantive summary of policy changes cannot be provided.

Maddy summarySJR 41 is a symbolic resolution that declares unborn children should be recognized as having equal protection under the law. It does not create new legal requirements or change existing laws; it is a formal statement of principle. The resolution was introduced as a Senate Joint Resolution and referred to the Families, Seniors and Health Committee for review. This type of resolution expresses a position but has no binding effect on legislation or court decisions.