Authorizes the use of the Senate Chamber for the Missouri State Medical Association and the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons
Maddy summarySB 833 designates the Heart of America Bridge in Kansas City, Missouri, as the "Sam Graves Heart of America Bridge" in honor of U.S. Representative Sam Graves (R-MO). This is a ceremonial naming bill with no policy changes, funding, or regulatory impact - it solely alters the bridge's official name. The bill affects the bridge's identity but does not impose new requirements or alter laws for residents, businesses, or government operations. It is currently pending in the Senate Transportation Committee after initial readings.
Maddy summarySB 754 updates Missouri laws governing the juvenile court system by repealing and replacing numerous existing sections with new provisions. The bill primarily affects children and the courts that handle cases involving minors, including those in need of care, those charged with offenses, and victims of trafficking. Key changes clarify when a juvenile court has exclusive jurisdiction over a child, establish rules for transferring cases between counties, and add specific protections, such as ensuring a parent's disability alone does not justify removing a child from their custody. The legislation also introduces a verification step for home-schooled children before reporting potential truancy violations and grants children the right to request a change of judge.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Missouri's property tax credit program to help senior citizens aged 62 and older who own and live in their primary residence. It allows counties to offer a credit that offsets increases in property tax bills by comparing current tax liabilities to the amount owed in the year the taxpayer first became eligible. Counties can implement this credit through a local ordinance or a voter referendum, and the credit amount is calculated based on the difference between current taxes and the initial tax liability, with adjustments for new construction or annexations. The legislation also clarifies how these credits are treated for state tax levy calculations and requires counties to notify local political subdivisions of the total credit amounts issued each year.
Maddy summaryThis bill restricts the ability of government entities and cities to take private property through condemnation, specifically protecting lands owned by religious organizations that are tax-exempt. Under the new rules, these religious properties cannot be seized unless the government intends to use them for public utilities, such as power lines or water systems. The legislation applies to all cities and constitutional charter cities, ensuring they must follow this limitation when exercising their power of eminent domain. By adding these exceptions to existing condemnation laws, the bill creates a specific safeguard for houses of worship against forced acquisition for general public projects.
Modifies provisions of the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program and authorizes charter schools to operate in Boone County, St. Charles County, and St. Louis County
Maddy summaryThis bill requires major water users in Missouri to file an official registration document with the state division before withdrawing or diverting water from sources like wells, lakes, or streams. The registration must include specific details such as the user's contact information, the location and type of water source, the amount of water used, and the land where the water will be applied, with limited exceptions for water pumped from mines and quarries. Information gathered from these filings will generally remain confidential, but the state may share aggregate data by county or release specific details if ordered by a court. The law allows current major users to continue operating while they submit their required documents during a designated filing period.
Maddy summarySB 1266 updates the rules governing pretrial witness protection programs, which are designed to keep individuals safe before they testify in court. The bill modifies specific provisions within the existing framework to refine how these protections are administered. While the abstract does not list the exact changes, the legislation directly impacts law enforcement agencies and witnesses involved in ongoing criminal cases. This measure aims to adjust the operational guidelines for these safety programs without altering their fundamental purpose.
Modifies provisions relating to statutes of limitations
Modifies the operations and procedures of the Missouri Ethics Commission
