Sen. Karla Eslinger

Maddy summarySB 872 updates Missouri laws regarding how utility companies and cable providers are taxed and regulated. The bill primarily affects cable operators, video service providers, and local governments by redefining key terms like "video service" and "gross revenues" to clarify what fees and charges are subject to taxation. It establishes specific rules for calculating revenue, such as excluding certain costs like equipment rentals and advertising income from taxable amounts, while also setting an expiration date for some existing regulations on wireless facilities. Additionally, the legislation modifies how Missouri calculates state income tax by adjusting the treatment of federal tax refunds received by residents.

Establishes provisions relating to licensure of dentists and dental hygienists, including license reciprocity and the Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the rules for Missouri's Course Access and Virtual School Program to clarify how student enrollment and state funding are calculated. It ensures that students taking virtual courses are counted for funding purposes in their home school districts, provided they meet specific full-time attendance requirements. The legislation also mandates that school districts establish clear policies allowing students to enroll in virtual courses while ensuring in-person learning opportunities are considered first. Additionally, the bill outlines how virtual school performance data will be reported and how students moving from virtual to traditional schools will be handled in future accountability reports.

Provides that the practice of optometry shall include the use of injectable agents and surgical procedures for certain purposes

Establishes a crime victim's right to a civil action with the same time limitations as a corresponding criminal action

Modifies provisions relating to state funding for early childhood education programs

Modifies vaccines that shall not be ordered or administered by pharmacists

Modifies definition of "farm products" as it applies to secured transactions under the Uniform Commercial Code

Establishes provisions relating to the unlawful merchandising practices in the advertising of legal services

Authorizes a sales tax for the operation of hospital services