Maddy summaryHB 2358 modifies how Missouri assessors calculate tax values for various types of real and personal property. The bill establishes specific assessment percentages for different property subclasses, such as setting the rate for historic motor vehicles and older aircraft at five percent and adjusting rates for agricultural crops and livestock. It also clarifies the process for valuing possessory interests in commercial airport property by allowing deductions for certain post-2008 construction costs. Additionally, the legislation outlines procedures for computer-assisted property valuations, shifting the burden of proof to the assessor when using automated methods. These changes directly affect county and city assessors as well as property owners who must report and pay taxes on their assets.
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Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change how Missouri's House of Representatives is structured and how its districts are drawn. It would increase the number of House members to 163 and require districts to be created by an independent bipartisan commission rather than politicians. The commission would select members from the two major political parties, and the new districts must follow strict rules to ensure equal population, protect voting rights, keep communities together, and maintain fairness between parties. Additionally, the bill modifies term limits for state representatives, though the specific limit details are not fully visible in the provided text.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to lower the minimum age requirement for serving in the Missouri General Assembly from 24 to 18 for representatives and from 30 to 18 for senators. The measure would also adjust the residency and voter qualification periods for these positions to align with the new age limits. If approved by voters in the 2024 election, the change would allow individuals aged 18 to run for and hold state legislative office.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires state agencies to attach a cost-benefit analysis to every proposed and final rule, ensuring that the monetary value of benefits clearly exceeds the costs. It mandates that these analyses be published online and in the official state register, including all supporting data and calculations, while enforcing standardized methods for evaluation across all regulations. The legislation also allows stakeholders to challenge a final rule in court if the agency's analysis is found to have significant deficiencies, such as ignoring relevant costs or failing to justify changes from the initial proposal. Additionally, the bill restricts how discount rates are used in these calculations and exempts specific rules from these new requirements.
Maddy summaryHB 2557, titled "Hannah's Law," mandates that children under the age of thirteen must wear an approved personal flotation device while on boats in state waters or swimming in public waters deeper than three feet. The bill makes it a class C misdemeanor for adults to allow these children to be on a watercraft or in deep water without such safety gear, with exceptions made for fully enclosed areas of a boat or when a lifeguard is present. This legislation directly affects parents, guardians, and anyone supervising young children around water to ensure they follow new safety requirements.
Maddy summaryHB 1690 modifies how Missouri assessors calculate tax values for various types of real and personal property. The bill establishes specific assessment percentages for different categories, such as taxing historic vehicles and older aircraft at five percent and farm machinery at twelve percent. It also sets distinct valuation rates for real property subclasses, including nineteen percent for residential land and thirty-two percent for commercial interests near airports. Additionally, the law clarifies procedures for computer-assisted valuations by placing the burden of proof on the assessor to demonstrate that a property was evaluated using automated methods.
Maddy summaryHB 1955 updates Missouri state laws regarding how the state manages its financial assets and how residents calculate their state income taxes. The bill requires the state treasurer to keep at least one percent of state funds in local banks as cash or interest-bearing deposits, provided these funds are not needed for current expenses. It also modifies the state income tax code by adding specific federal tax refunds and interest amounts to a taxpayer's income while allowing certain deductions to be subtracted. These tax adjustments are designed to align Missouri's tax calculations with changes in federal tax laws, such as rules on business interest and property tax deductions.