SR 984 - This resolution modifies Senate Rule 96 to provide that, no later than January 1, 2027, the Senate shall provide an audio and video feed of its proceedings on the website of the Senate. JIM ERTLE
Maddy summarySJR 122 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring all Missouri judges - including supreme court, court of appeals, circuit, and associate circuit judges - to be elected by voters in general elections, replacing current appointment or selection methods. It sets specific terms: 12 years for supreme and appeals court judges, 6 years for circuit judges, and 4 years for associate circuit judges. The amendment also allows voters in most judicial circuits (outside St. Louis and Jackson County) to vote via referendum on whether to maintain a system of governor appointments through a nonpartisan commission, but the default would be election. This change would take effect at Missouri's 2026 general election or a special election called by the governor, pending voter approval.
Maddy summarySB 1746 replaces Missouri's existing judicial election rules with 18 new sections governing how all judges are elected. It requires judicial candidates to file declarations of candidacy with the secretary of state (for statewide judges) or county election authorities (for local judges), specifies filing methods (in-person or certified mail with documentation), and establishes campaign finance fees (e.g., $500 for statewide judges). The bill also includes a waiver process for candidates unable to pay filing fees. This directly affects all judges running for election in Missouri, including supreme court, court of appeals, and circuit judges. The changes apply to all judicial elections, including retention votes for sitting judges.
Maddy summarySB 1032 would create a new income tax deduction for specific dependents, potentially lowering tax bills for eligible taxpayers. The bill's official abstract states it establishes this deduction but does not specify which dependents qualify (e.g., age, relationship) or the deduction amount. As the bill is in early stages (prefiled, referred to committee), no detailed provisions or eligibility criteria are provided in the available context. This summary reflects only the bill's stated purpose from its title and abstract, with no additional details confirmed.
Maddy summarySB 860, titled "Creates provisions relating to weather modification," has been prefiled and referred to the Agriculture Committee but lacks specific policy details in the provided context. The bill's official abstract does not describe concrete mechanisms, affected parties, or policy changes. Without additional information on its provisions (e.g., cloud seeding regulations, funding, or oversight), a substantive summary cannot be generated. This appears to be a procedural filing at an early stage, with no voting record or enacted provisions documented.
SR 668 - This resolution modifies Senate Rule 96 to provide that, no later than April 1, 2026, the Senate shall provide an audio and video feed of its proceedings on the website of the Senate. JIM ERTLE
Maddy summaryThis is a procedural joint resolution (SJR 72) that proposes a definition of "person" specifically for interpreting equal protection under the law. It does not create new laws or affect specific groups; instead, it aims to clarify the legal meaning of "person" in equal protection contexts. The resolution is currently in early stages (prefiled, first reading scheduled) and focuses solely on defining terminology for legal interpretation. No substantive policy changes or affected parties are specified in the proposed definition.
SB 861 - Under this act, and unless clearly and specifically stated otherwise, the term "reproductive health care", as used in the laws and regulations of this state, shall not be construed to include gender transition surgeries or the use of cross-sex hormones or puberty-blocking drugs for the purpose of gender transition for minor children or adults. This provision is identical to SB 26 (2025), SB 1459 (2024), and HB 2830 (2024). Currently, the prohibition on the prescription or administration of cross-sex hormones or puberty-blocking drugs for the purpose of a gender transition for persons under 18 years of age expires on August 28, 2027. This act removes that expiration date. This provision is identical to provisions in SB 1264 (2026), SB 26 (2025), HCS#2/SS#2/SCS/SB 10 (2025), SB 249 (2025), SB 493 (2025), SB 1185 (2024), SB 726 (2024), and SB 776 (2024), substantially similar to HCS/HBs 2033, 1608, 1672, & 1854 (2026), SB 1200 (2026), SB 75 (2025), and similar to provisions in HCS/HBs 1520, 1519, 2355, and 2357 (2024). SARAH HASKINS
Maddy summarySB 1103 (Missouri Senate Bill 1103) creates a new legal provision requiring courts to automatically issue lifetime protection orders at sentencing for defendants convicted of dangerous felonies (as defined in Section 556.061). These orders immediately restrict contact between the defendant and the victim and remain in effect for the defendant's lifetime unless the victim dies, the conviction is overturned, or the victim submits a written request for termination. The bill mandates that law enforcement agencies enter these orders into Missouri's MULES system within 24 hours and forward them to national databases (NCIC/NICS), including any child custody details specified in the order. This directly affects victims of dangerous felony convictions, convicted defendants, and law enforcement agencies responsible for implementing the orders.
Maddy summarySB 1030 would require the state legislature to approve any federal regulation before state agencies can enforce it. This applies to all state departments and agencies, preventing them from implementing federal rules without explicit legislative consent. The bill mandates that enforcement of federal regulations cannot proceed until the General Assembly votes to approve it. This policy change shifts authority to the legislature, requiring prior approval for state enforcement of federal rules.
