Sen. David Gregory

Maddy summaryThe provided context does not include specific details about SB 1071's provisions, modifications, or policy changes. The abstract only states it "modifies provisions" of the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program without describing what those modifications are. Without concrete information on the bill's content, key mechanisms, or affected parties, a factual summary cannot be generated. The bill is currently in early committee review (referred to the Senate Education Committee on 2026-01-15), but no substantive details are available in the provided context.

Maddy summarySB 1139 restores the state's Presidential Preference Primary Election, which allows voters to select their preferred presidential candidate before the general election. This bill directly affects voters in the state who participate in the presidential primary process. The legislation reinstates a previously existing election format without altering voting rules or introducing new policies. (Procedural bill; no substantive policy changes described in the abstract.)

Maddy summarySB 1072 would exempt Missouri from following federal Daylight Saving Time (DST) rules, meaning the state would no longer change clocks twice yearly. This bill directly affects all Missouri residents and businesses by keeping the state on a single time zone year-round, rather than switching to DST in spring and back in fall. The key provision is a state-level exemption from federal DST observance requirements, without altering Missouri's standard time zone. The bill is currently pending in committee review.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SB 1070) has no substantive details provided in its official abstract or recent actions. The abstract simply states it "creates provisions relating to illegal aliens" without specifying any mechanisms, requirements, or affected groups. As it is currently in the early prefiled stage (with only a first reading), no concrete policy changes or key provisions have been described or made public. Without further legislative details, it is not possible to summarize its specific impact or provisions.

Maddy summaryThe provided context for SB 71 only includes the title ("Creates and modifies provisions relating to public safety") and the official abstract, which repeats the same vague description. There is no specific information about the bill's concrete provisions, mechanisms, or who it directly affects. Without additional details on the actual policy changes or affected groups, a substantive summary cannot be created. A meaningful summary requires specific legislative language or provisions beyond the generic title and abstract.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 598 modifies existing laws concerning the disclosure of vital records. This means the bill will change the rules for how vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates, can be accessed and shared. While the specific new provisions are not detailed in the provided information, it generally affects individuals whose vital records are kept by the state and the processes by which these records are requested or released.

Maddy summarySB 672, also known as the "Alexander Whalen Safe Highways Act," pertains to wrong-way vehicle detection systems. The provided information indicates the bill's focus is on this topic, but it does not detail the specific mechanisms or provisions, such as whether it mandates their installation, funds research, or outlines operational standards. Therefore, the direct impact and key mechanisms are not specified in the given abstract.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates an exemption for state agencies and public institutions in Missouri. It allows these entities to purchase goods or services costing less than $600 without being required to buy them from Missouri Vocational Enterprises. Currently, state law mandates that these institutions prioritize purchases from Missouri Vocational Enterprises. SB 652 modifies this requirement by applying it only to purchases of $600 or more, giving institutions more flexibility for smaller expenditures.

Maddy summarySB 596 exempts the state of Missouri from observing Daylight Saving Time (DST), meaning Missouri will no longer adjust clocks forward or backward for DST changes. This bill directly affects Missouri's state laws and timekeeping practices, removing the requirement for the state to follow federal DST schedules. The key provision is a simple legislative exemption, not a new policy or mechanism. Missouri residents will continue to follow standard time year-round without the biannual clock changes. (Note: This is a procedural bill; no further policy changes are implemented.)

Modifies provisions relating to public safety personnel, including the Line of Duty Compensation Act and the offense of interference with a first responder