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R Missouri Senate · District 6

Sen. Mike Bernskoetter

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Primary SB 1472
In committee · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor
Authorizes the city of Osage Beach to establish an entertainment district

Maddy summarySB 1472 authorizes the city of Osage Beach to create an entertainment district near a lake with at least 1,000 miles of shoreline, specifically for areas meeting population requirements (cities with 4,400-4,900 residents and adjacent counties with 40,000-50,000 residents). The bill allows licensed businesses within the district to sell alcohol until 1:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday and 6 a.m.-1:30 a.m. Sunday, including portable bars, and permits patrons to carry drinks between licensed venues within the district boundaries. It requires businesses to use uniquely marked containers for alcohol, imposes a $300 annual license fee, and holds license holders fully responsible for alcohol violations on their premises or in common areas. This directly affects Osage Beach businesses, bars, and restaurants seeking to operate under the new district framework.

In committee Feb 5, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 1471
In committee · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor
Establishes the "Act Against Abusive Website Access Litigation" which establishes provisions relating to litigation alleging certain disability access violations

Maddy summaryThe provided context does not include the full text, detailed provisions, or specific mechanisms of SB 1471 beyond its title and abstract. Without this information, a factual summary of the bill's concrete policy changes, key provisions, or directly affected parties cannot be generated. The title suggests it aims to address abusive litigation related to website access, but the available details do not describe how it would function or who it would impact. For an accurate summary, the bill's full text or an official summary from the legislature would be required.

In committee Feb 5, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 1394
In committee · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor
Modifies provisions relating to the commissioners of the Public Service Commission

Maddy summarySB 1394 is a procedural bill that modifies rules governing the commissioners of the Public Service Commission. The official abstract states it changes "provisions relating to the commissioners" but does not specify the exact changes, affected parties, or mechanisms. Without additional details on the modifications (e.g., term lengths, appointment processes, or duties), a substantive summary cannot be provided. This bill appears to be a technical adjustment to commission governance rather than a policy change affecting the public or specific stakeholders.

In committee Jan 27, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 840
In committee · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor
Creates provisions relating to cost-sharing under health benefit plans

Maddy summaryThis bill's official abstract states it "creates provisions relating to cost-sharing under health benefit plans," but provides no specific details about the provisions, mechanisms, or affected parties. The abstract does not describe concrete policy changes, key mechanisms, or who would be directly impacted. As the bill is only in early prefiled stages (prefiled December 2025, first read January 2026), no further details on its content or effects are available in the provided context. Without additional information, a substantive summary of the bill's policy changes cannot be generated.

In committee Jan 8, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 842
In committee · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor
Establishes "Cindi's Law" requiring certain diagnostic tests for uterine cancer

Maddy summarySB 842, titled "Cindi's Law," requires medical facilities to perform a p53 test on all abnormal endometrial tissue samples collected for diagnosis. This applies specifically to samples obtained through endometrial sampling procedures (tissue collection from the uterine lining). The p53 test detects protein abnormalities to help assess cancer invasiveness, severity, and prognosis, supplementing existing diagnostic tests. The law mandates this addition to standard testing protocols for uterine cancer diagnosis and treatment planning. It directly affects healthcare providers conducting endometrial biopsies in Missouri.

In committee Jan 8, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 939
In committee · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor
Modifies provisions relating to the governing bodies of certain public institutions of higher education

Maddy summaryThis bill's title and abstract indicate it modifies governance rules for certain public university boards, but the provided context lacks specific details about the changes or affected institutions. No concrete provisions, mechanisms, or affected groups are described in the available information. Since the bill is still in early procedural stages (prefiled, first reading), no substantive policy changes are documented here. A full summary cannot be generated without additional details about the specific governance modifications.

In committee Jan 8, 2026 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 105
Passed · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor
Modifies provisions relating to invasive plants

Maddy summaryThe bill title and abstract ("Modifies provisions relating to invasive plants") provide no specific details about the changes, affected parties, or mechanisms. Without additional context on which provisions are modified (e.g., definitions, reporting requirements, control methods), no substantive summary can be created. The available information does not indicate who is directly affected or what concrete policy changes are proposed. A full summary requires access to the bill's text or a more detailed description.

Passed May 30, 2025 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 8
In committee · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor
Modifies the duration of unemployment benefits based on the unemployment rate

Maddy summarySB 8 exempts all retail sales of food from the state sales tax, directly affecting consumers who purchase groceries. The bill repeals the existing one percent state sales tax on food. It defines "food" based on items eligible for the Federal Food Stamp Program, including those sold in vending machines. However, the exemption does not apply to prepared food sold by establishments like restaurants, fast food places, or delis where over eighty percent of sales are for immediate consumption.

In committee May 14, 2025 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 7
Passed · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor
Modifies provisions relating to health care

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies state law concerning how local governments handle properties deemed nuisances. It repeals a provision that allowed cities and counties to require insurance companies to withhold up to 25% of certain insurance payouts for damaged buildings. Previously, these withheld funds could be held by the local government as security for the demolition, repair, or cleanup of properties declared nuisances. With this change, local ordinances will no longer have the authority to mandate insurers to set aside a portion of these insurance proceeds for such purposes.

Passed May 14, 2025 0 co-sponsors
Primary SB 104
In committee · Missouri Senate · Lead sponsor
Modifies provisions relating to local taxing jurisdictions

Maddy summaryBased on the provided title and abstract, SB 104 modifies existing provisions related to local taxing jurisdictions. However, the context does not provide specific details on what these modifications entail, which local taxing jurisdictions are affected, or the mechanisms of these changes. Therefore, a more detailed summary is not possible with the current information.

In committee May 14, 2025 0 co-sponsors
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