Sen. Barbara Washington

Maddy summarySB 1110 modifies the membership structure of the State Tax Commission. It changes who serves on the Commission but does not alter tax policies or affect taxpayers directly. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on the Commission's composition rather than implementing new tax rules or revenue changes. As a procedural measure, it does not include substantive policy provisions. The bill is currently pending before the Senate Select Committee on Property Taxes and the State Tax Commission.

Maddy summarySB 1042 would create a new criminal offense for unlawfully possessing a handgun. The bill defines this offense but does not specify who is affected (e.g., prohibited persons, locations) or detail penalties. As a procedural bill establishing a legal category, it requires no further policy mechanisms beyond this definition. The bill is currently in committee review with no additional details provided in the abstract.

Maddy summarySB 1112 would remove sales tax on breast pump supplies, including items like bottles, shields, and storage containers. This exemption directly affects new mothers, caregivers, and families purchasing these essential products. The bill’s key provision is a specific tax exemption for these medical supplies, making them more affordable. Currently pending in the Senate Economic and Workforce Development Committee, it has not yet been enacted.

Maddy summarySB 962 requires all public schools receiving state funding to grant students excused absences when they attend scheduled elections with a parent or guardian. This policy directly affects students in state-funded schools and their families, ensuring they can participate in voting without academic penalties. The key provision mandates schools to excuse these absences without requiring make-up work or affecting grades. The bill aims to encourage civic engagement by removing barriers for young people accompanying parents to polls during official election days.

Maddy summarySB 963 requires public school districts and charter schools to provide 17½-year-old students with the opportunity to register to vote during school hours. This applies directly to students who are eligible to vote in upcoming elections but are still under 18 years old. Schools would need to offer this service through staff assistance or accessible online forms, typically during enrollment or orientation. The bill aims to simplify early voter registration for young adults before they turn 18. It is currently pending in the Senate Education Committee after being prefaced in late 2025.

SB 964 - This act modifies provisions relating to certification of community paramedics and the provision of community paramedic services. Community paramedic services shall mean those services provided by an entity that employs licensed paramedics certified by the Department of Health and Senior Services as community paramedics for services that are provided in a nonemergent setting, consistent with the education and training of a community paramedic and the supervisory standard approved by the medical director, and documented in the entity's patient care plans or protocols. Any ambulance service that seeks to provide community paramedic services outside of its service area shall have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the ambulance service of that area if that ambulance service is already providing those services or shall notify the ambulance services of that area if that ambulance service is not providing community paramedic services. Emergency medical response agencies (EMRAs) may provide community paramedic services in a ground ambulance service's service area. If the ground ambulance service is already providing those services, then the EMRA and ground ambulance service may enter into a MOU for the coordination of services. If the ground ambulance service provides those services after the EMRA begins to provide them, then the ground ambulance service and EMRA shall enter into a MOU for the coordination of services. The Department shall establish regulations for the purpose of recognizing community paramedic services entities that have met the standards necessary to provide such services. The Department shall endorse such entities to provide community paramedic services for a period of 5 years. These provisions are similar to provisions in the truly agreed to and finally passed SS/SCS/HCS/HB 2372 (2026), SS/SCS/SB 841 (2026), the perfected SS/SB 975 (2026), SCS/HCS/HB 943 (2025) and SCS/SB 317 (2025), SB 548 (2025), SB 206 (2025), and SCS/SB 1382 (2024). SARAH HASKINS

Creates provisions relating to educational institutions and establishes the "Missouri Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (Missouri CROWN) Act" governing discrimination against protective hairstyles in educational institutions

Maddy summaryBased solely on the provided context, a detailed summary of SB 206 cannot be created. The bill's official abstract only states "Modifies provisions relating to emergency medical services" without specifying any concrete changes, affected groups, or mechanisms. No substantive details about the modifications, key provisions, or who would be directly impacted are included in the available information. The bill is currently in committee review (as of April 2025) but lacks the necessary descriptive content for a policy summary.

Maddy summarySB 820 designates the Kansas City Chiefs as Missouri's official professional football team. This ceremonial bill makes a symbolic designation with no legal, financial, or policy impact on residents or state operations. It does not alter existing laws, funding, or regulations.

Maddy summarySB 819 proposes removing sales tax from feminine hygiene products like pads and tampons. This would directly affect consumers who purchase these items, making them cheaper at checkout. The key mechanism is amending tax law to exempt these products from the state sales tax, which retailers would no longer collect. The bill is currently under review by the Economic and Workforce Development Committee after its first reading.