Requires nonprofit, as a condition for requesting state funds from the general assembly, to submit & post on their website, a list of10 of their highest paid director, officer & employee salaries & any forms of compensation provided to those individuals.
Maddy summaryHB 5868 prohibits courts or authorities from forcing individuals to hand over their private cryptographic keys that unlock digital assets (like cryptocurrency), digital identities, or related rights in any legal proceeding. It directly affects people holding digital assets by protecting their private keys from compelled disclosure, except when a public key cannot access the information. The bill allows authorities to still require disclosure of the digital asset itself or related information, but not the private key. This law would take effect immediately upon passage and applies to all civil, criminal, and administrative cases in the state.
Provides all employees of retail establishments with 15 or more employees engaged in work during Sundays or holidays shall receive from their employer no less than time and a half and shall be guaranteed at least a minimum of four (4) hours employment.
Creates a 7-member commission to for proposals encouraging a positive economic environment for blockchain and cryptocurrency, and would submit an interim report by January 5, 2026, a final report by January 5, 2027, and expires on February 5, 2027.
Requires commercial property owners to install vehicle barriers at their retail establishment locations when new construction are being done and permits insurers to consider the installation to provide a discount on the owner's insurance policy.
Maddy summaryHB 5926 creates a legal cause of action allowing pet owners to sue for intentional or negligent injury or death of their domestic dog or cat (defined as a pet kept in or near the household). It sets minimum compensation of $500 for serious injury and $750 for death, with a maximum cap of $7,500 for noneconomic damages like loss of companionship. The law applies only when the incident occurs on the owner's property or under their direct supervision. It excludes government entities acting in public health or animal welfare roles and does not cover veterinary costs or other claims.
Permits, effective 7/1/25, the family court to make appropriate orders of support and education of any child who has attained 18 years of age, but not 21, who is domiciled in the home of a parent, and is principally dependent upon said parent for support.
Maddy summaryHB 5236 would increase the maximum local tax rate to 12% for certain federally supported housing properties. Specifically, it applies to residential properties in Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, Section 811 Supporting Housing for Persons with Disabilities, or project-based Section 8 housing that use an operating cost basis for federal reimbursement. This 12% rate would take effect January 1, 2026, replacing the current 8% maximum for these properties. The bill does not change existing tax rates but sets a higher cap for these specific federally assisted housing programs.
Maddy summaryHB 6013 suspends the 4% gross earnings tax on electric and gas utility corporations from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2034 (a 10-year period). This directly affects companies primarily engaged in manufacturing, selling, or distributing electricity and gas to the public. The bill amends tax code section 44-13-4 to temporarily halt this specific tax rate, which would otherwise apply to these utilities. The suspension is set to end on January 1, 2035, when the tax would resume.
Petitions congress to call a convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution to impose restraints on the federal government.
