Rep. Martin Jacobs

Maddy summaryThis proposed constitutional amendment would require most Missouri counties to elect sheriffs every four years (with exceptions for counties already not having elected sheriffs), define sheriffs as chief law enforcement officers responsible for duties like arresting felons and maintaining public safety, and prohibit sheriffs from being removed except through a court order. It also protects funding for sheriff offices by allowing counties to use court fees to support sheriff salaries and benefits. The amendment must be approved by voters in a 2026 election.

Maddy summaryHB 1196 modifies Missouri's Senior Citizen Property Tax Relief Credit (circuit breaker) program. It expands eligibility by lowering the age requirement from 65 to 60 for some seniors (effective 2026), adds disability criteria defined as inability to work for 12+ months, and clarifies rules for surviving spouses and disabled veterans. The bill increases income exemptions ($2,800/$5,800 instead of $2,000/$4,000) and adjusts how property taxes and income are calculated for credit purposes. This directly affects Missouri residents aged 60+ (or disabled/veterans) who own or rent a homestead and meet income limits. The changes aim to make the credit more accessible while updating eligibility and calculation rules.

Maddy summaryHB 1365 modifies how school districts evaluate and manage contracts for building-level administrators (principals and assistant principals). It requires ongoing, research-based evaluations using student growth data, mandates written contract renewal notices by February 15, and prohibits nonrenewal without documented cause (such as poor performance or policy violations). If a district fails to provide timely renewal notice, the administrator automatically renews for one year. The bill also grants administrators the right to request written reasons for nonrenewal after five consecutive years and to appeal decisions through a formal hearing before the school board.