Rep. Bob Titus

Maddy summaryHB 3338 prohibits Missouri courts and state agencies from enforcing rules or mandates from international organizations (like the UN or World Health Organization) or foreign laws that violate fundamental rights. It specifically voids court decisions, contracts, or arbitration rulings that rely on Shari'a law or other foreign legal systems in areas like marriage, custody, or inheritance if they conflict with constitutional rights. The law defines "fundamental rights" as those protected by Missouri and U.S. constitutions, including due process, free speech, and religious freedom. It does not apply to religious organizations' internal matters, voluntary corporate agreements, or federal treaties.

Maddy summaryHB 3346 prohibits Missouri courts, arbitration panels, and agencies from applying or enforcing foreign law - including Shari'a law or any other legal system from outside the U.S. - when it conflicts with fundamental rights like due process, equal protection, or freedom of religion. It specifically voids court rulings, contracts, or arbitration decisions that rely on such foreign law, particularly in family matters like marriage, custody, or inheritance. The bill exempts religious organizations' internal affairs, voluntary agreements by businesses to foreign courts, and federal treaties. It directly affects Missouri courts, legal contracts, and dispute resolution processes involving foreign legal systems.

Maddy summaryHCR 49 is a symbolic resolution passed by Missouri's legislature rejecting the Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which established same-sex marriage as a constitutional right. The resolution calls on the Supreme Court to reverse that ruling and return authority over marriage definitions to states, arguing Obergefell overstepped judicial power and ignored state voter preferences (like Missouri's 2004 marriage amendment). It does not create new laws or affect anyone's rights, as resolutions like this have no legal force and are merely statements of position. Missouri lawmakers emphasize marriage should be defined as between one man and one woman, consistent with their state constitution and historical precedent.

Maddy summaryHB 3444 modifies Missouri's individual income tax rates by reducing the top rate from 6% to 4.95% for tax years beginning in 2023. It establishes future potential rate reductions (starting in 2024 and 2027) contingent on the state exceeding specific revenue thresholds tied to historical collections and inflation. The bill also requires annual adjustments to tax brackets based on inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index. This directly affects Missouri residents filing state income tax returns, particularly those in higher income brackets subject to the top tax rate.

Maddy summaryHB 2744 requires Missouri public schools to implement specific human growth and development instruction, beginning in the 2026-27 school year. The curriculum must include medically accurate information on abstinence as the preferred choice, sexually transmitted diseases, contraception (including success rates), emotional consequences of teen pregnancy, consent, sexual harassment, violence, online safety, and fetal development through two mandated videos. Schools must notify parents about the content and allow them to remove students from the instruction. The bill prohibits the use of abortion-related materials in this curriculum.

Maddy summaryHB 3002 repeals existing Missouri laws (sections 1.410-1.485 RSMo) and replaces them with the "Second Amendment Preservation Act." It prohibits Missouri state and local officials from assisting in enforcing federal laws that restrict firearm ownership, manufacture, or use within Missouri's borders. The bill specifically targets federal regulations that Missouri claims exceed constitutional authority, such as those collecting data on firearms or banning gun possession. This law directly affects all Missouri government entities, including local law enforcement and state agencies, by barring them from cooperating with federal gun control enforcement within the state.

Maddy summaryHB 2079 exempts the retail sale of food from Missouri's state sales tax starting August 2026, while phasing out local sales and use taxes on food over four years (2027-2030). It defines "food" narrowly to exclude prepared meals from restaurants, fast food, and similar establishments where over 80% of revenue comes from immediate consumption. The bill directs the revenue from the remaining 1% state tax (until 2026) to the school district trust fund, as required by existing law. This directly affects grocery stores, convenience stores, and food retailers, but not restaurants or eateries meeting the defined exclusion.

Maddy summaryHB 2078 requires Missouri school districts to adjust how they allocate funds for administrative staff and teachers. Starting in the 2027-28 school year, at least 88% of total compensation (salaries, wages, and benefits) must go to classroom teachers, increasing by 1% annually until reaching 95% by 2028-29 and beyond. The bill defines "teacher" as certified classroom educators and excludes non-classroom roles like coaches or advisors from this calculation. This directly affects all Missouri public school districts in their budgeting for staff compensation.

Maddy summaryHB 2081 requires Missouri-based entities participating in the federal 340B drug pricing program (which provides discounted medications to safety-net hospitals and clinics) to submit detailed annual reports to the state Department of Health and Senior Services by April 1st. The reports must include specific financial data on drug acquisition costs, payments received, charity care expenses, and how savings from the program are used. Entities failing to submit on time face daily fines of $1,000. The department will then compile and publicly share aggregated data annually, while keeping individual entity reports confidential. This bill directly affects Missouri hospitals, clinics, and outpatient facilities that operate under the federal 340B program.

Maddy summaryHB 2134 requires state Department of Corrections and county sheriff's offices to apply for participation in the federal Warrant Service Officer Program, which allows law enforcement to serve immigration-related administrative warrants under federal law. The bill directly affects correctional facilities and local law enforcement agencies by mandating their participation in this program or offering an alternative "Jail Enforcement Model" for handling immigration status inquiries. Key provisions include requiring agencies to seek federal approval, address denial reasons, and apply for state waivers if repeatedly denied, while outlining processes for rulemaking and program renewal. The law focuses on enabling state/local officers to execute specific immigration warrants without altering federal immigration enforcement authority.