Sen. Karla Eslinger

Primary SB 872

Signed into law · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor

Modifies provisions relating to the taxation of utility infrastructure

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.

Signed into law Jul 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 778

In committee · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor

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

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

In committee May 17, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1375

In committee · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor

Modifies provisions relating to student enrollment in the Missouri Course Access and Virtual School Program

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.

In committee May 17, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 956

In committee · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor

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

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

In committee Apr 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SJR 64

In committee · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor

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

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

In committee Apr 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 871

In committee · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor

Modifies provisions relating to state funding for early childhood education programs

Modifies provisions relating to state funding for early childhood education programs

In committee Mar 26, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1455

In committee · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor

Modifies vaccines that shall not be ordered or administered by pharmacists

Modifies vaccines that shall not be ordered or administered by pharmacists

In committee Mar 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1433

In committee · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor

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

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

In committee Mar 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1505

In committee · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor

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

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

In committee Mar 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1484

In committee · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor

Authorizes a sales tax for the operation of hospital services

Authorizes a sales tax for the operation of hospital services

In committee Mar 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track