Maddy summaryHB 2397 modifies the process for dissolving a public water supply district in Missouri. It requires a petition signed by at least one-fifth of registered voters (or 50 voters, whichever is fewer) per subdistrict, including a detailed debt payment plan and proof of an available alternative water supplier. The circuit court must hold a hearing after public notice, and dissolution requires voter approval by a two-thirds majority (or a lower four-sevenths majority if the board agrees). The court must ensure all district debts are paid before dissolution, with leftover funds applied to property taxes or school district payments. This bill directly affects residents and property owners within districts seeking to dissolve their water supply services.
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Maddy summaryHB 3213 expands the legal definition of "special victim" to include sports officials - such as referees, umpires, and linesmen - who are assaulted while performing their duties at any level of sporting event. To qualify, the official must be trained, certified, or registered by an organization that oversees sports official education. This change directly affects sports officials by granting them the same legal protections as other special victims (e.g., law enforcement or emergency personnel) in assault cases. The bill adds this category to existing definitions without altering penalties or procedures.
Maddy summaryHB 2861 designates July 16th each year as "Atomic Veterans Day" in Missouri. The bill specifically honors veterans who were exposed to ionizing radiation during nuclear testing, served in military occupation forces near Hiroshima or Nagasaki before 1946, or were prisoners of war in those areas. It encourages Missouri citizens to participate in events recognizing these veterans' unique contributions. This is a commemorative designation with no new funding or policy changes.
Maddy summaryHB 3105, titled the "Second Amendment Preservation Act," protects Missouri residents' right to possess firearms by declaring federal gun regulations within the state invalid if they exceed constitutional limits. It grants the state attorney general or county prosecutors authority to sue federal officials for infringing on these rights and requires disciplinary action for law enforcement officers who knowingly violate them. The bill also affirms Missouri's exclusive authority to regulate firearms, including maintaining the existing federal excise tax on firearms, which it states does not restrict lawful ownership.
Maddy summaryHJR 115 proposes a constitutional amendment to create a property tax exemption for Missouri disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. It defines a "disabled veteran" as a Missouri resident honorably separated from military service with a 100% VA-certified service-connected disability, and a "homestead" as their primary residence (not exceeding 2.5 acres). The exemption would apply to real property used as a primary home, excluding portions rented for more than six months annually. This amendment requires voter approval in the 2026 general election and would replace the current property tax exemption provisions in Missouri's constitution.
Maddy summaryHB 1667, the "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act," requires healthcare providers at abortion facilities to provide immediate medical care to any child born alive during or after an abortion, treating them as they would any other newborn. Providers must use standard medical care to preserve the child's life and arrange hospital admission, with failure to report violations carrying criminal penalties (up to 5 years in prison or $10,000 fines). The bill also establishes civil liability for providers who fail to provide care, for actions causing death of a born-alive child, or for performing unlawful abortions, allowing lawsuits for injury or death with damages including loss of companionship. It explicitly states that consent to an abortion cannot be used as a defense in such cases.
Maddy summaryHB 2189 creates a voluntary five-year vehicle registration option for owners of motor vehicles manufactured within the last six model years (e.g., 2020-2025 models for a 2026 registration year). This would allow eligible vehicle owners to pay for registration once every five years instead of annually or biennially, directly affecting most passenger car owners with relatively new vehicles. The key provision replaces the standard annual/biennial registration cycle with a five-year term for qualifying vehicles, as specified in the bill’s section 7. The change applies only to vehicles under six model years old and does not alter existing requirements for older vehicles or commercial vehicles.
Maddy summaryThis bill increases the one-time death benefit payment for public school retirees from the current amount to $10,000. The change applies to retiree members who pass away on or after August 28, 2026, and directly affects the Public School Retirement System (PSRS). The legislation modifies the existing law to specify this new payment amount for eligible deceased members, without altering other retirement benefit calculations or survivor options. The bill is currently in the legislative process and has been referred to the Pensions committee for further review.
Maddy summaryHB 2396 allows retired licensed teachers and non-licensed school staff to return to full-time work without losing retirement benefits, but only in school districts with verified teacher or staff shortages. Retired teachers can teach up to 4 years (max 1% of staff or 5 people), and retired non-licensed staff can work up to 4 years (max 10% of non-licensed staff or 5 people), provided districts first try hiring non-retirees and document a critical shortage. The hiring school district pays the retirement contribution cost, and retirees earn salary matching comparable positions (minus a retirement contribution percentage). This law applies to districts covered by specific retirement systems and requires districts to follow strict hiring steps before employing retirees.
Maddy summaryHB 742 prohibits Missouri state departments from using public funds for any programs, staffing, or initiatives related to "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (or similar terms) that promote preferential treatment based on race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics. It specifically bans funding for initiatives advancing concepts like "disparities are solely due to oppression" or "collective guilt," while allowing compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The bill also prevents state departments from requiring private companies to adopt such programs as a condition of receiving state contracts. This law directly affects all state agencies and their budget allocations for workplace programs.