Sen. Jill Carter

Maddy summaryThis bill lacks sufficient detail in the provided context to create a substantive summary. The title and abstract only state it modifies "warrants issued for failure to appear at certain court appearances" without specifying changes to procedures, affected individuals, or key mechanisms. No concrete policy details (e.g., new exceptions, timelines, or eligibility criteria) are included in the available information. As a result, a factual, neutral summary of the bill's actual provisions cannot be generated from the given data.

Maddy summarySB 519 allows pharmacists to dispense up to a 30-day supply of certain medications during declared emergency periods, without requiring a new prescription from a healthcare provider. This directly affects pharmacists who can now provide more medication access and patients facing barriers to care during emergencies like natural disasters or public health crises. The key provision removes the standard limit on prescription refills during these times, enabling pharmacists to fill a full 30-day supply at once. The bill aims to improve medication continuity for patients when regular healthcare access is disrupted.

Maddy summarySB 520's official abstract states it "creates provisions relating to hospitals with emergency departments," but provides no specific details about the proposed requirements, standards, or affected entities. The bill's current status shows it has been prefaced and referred to a committee, but no concrete policy changes or mechanisms have been described in the available information. Without further details on the specific provisions, it is not possible to explain who would be directly affected or describe key mechanisms. This summary reflects the lack of substantive content in the provided abstract.

Requires dental plans to report certain information to the Department of Commerce and Insurance and provide rebates to enrollees under certain circumstances

Maddy summarySB 707 bans the use of pesticides imported from China in the state. This directly affects farmers, agricultural businesses, and pesticide distributors who currently use or sell such products. The bill's key provision prohibits the application of any pesticide originating in the People's Republic of China. It does not ban all pesticides, only those specifically sourced from China. The bill is currently pending review by the Agriculture Committee after its second reading.

Maddy summarySB 646 creates a Missouri income tax credit for biological parents of dependents. It provides a $1,000 credit per dependent for married parents (or $1,500 if married before the child's conception), effective for tax years starting January 1, 2026. The credit directly affects married biological parents who qualify for federal dependency exemptions and have state tax liability. Any unused credit amount is refunded, but credits cannot be carried forward or transferred, and the program expires on December 31, 2031, unless renewed by the legislature.

Maddy summarySB 592, titled "Enacts provisions relating to insurance payments for anesthesia," currently lacks sufficient detail in its abstract to describe specific policy changes or affected parties. The bill's official description does not outline concrete mechanisms, such as payment rates, coverage requirements, or eligibility criteria for anesthesia services. As it is only in early committee referral (first read January 2025, second read March 2025), no substantive provisions or impacts can be identified from the provided context. A full summary would require the bill's full text or committee reports, which are not included here.

Maddy summarySB 227 prohibits public entities (such as cities, counties, or school districts) from entering into certain contracts, but the official abstract provides no specific details about which contracts are affected or the exact scope of the prohibition. The bill's current status shows it has only advanced to the committee hearing stage (Economic and Workforce Development Committee) with no further details on key mechanisms or affected parties. Without additional information in the abstract or summary about the specific contracts banned or the rationale for the prohibition, a substantive policy description cannot be provided. This bill appears to be a procedural measure at this early stage of consideration.

Maddy summaryBased solely on the provided context, SJR 33 is titled "Establishes provisions relating to reproductive health care," but the official abstract offers no specific details about the bill's content, mechanisms, or affected groups. The bill is currently in committee review (referred to the S Families, Seniors and Health Committee) with no further substantive description available in the given information. Without concrete policy details in the abstract or actions, a summary of its specific provisions cannot be provided.

Maddy summaryBased solely on the provided information, this bill (SJR 43) is a procedural resolution that modifies provisions related to MO HealthNet (Missouri's Medicaid program). The official abstract states only that it "modifies provisions" without specifying the exact changes, and no concrete policy details are included in the context. The bill is currently in committee (Families, Seniors and Health) after a hearing, with a "Do Pass" recommendation from the committee. Without specific language or provisions described in the available context, a detailed summary of its policy impact or affected groups cannot be provided.