Sen. Jill Carter

Maddy summarySB 1063 would allow survivors receiving specific types of benefits (like those from military service or certain public pensions) to deduct these payments from their taxable income when filing state income taxes. This policy change directly affects eligible survivors who currently include these benefits in their taxable income. The bill’s key mechanism is creating a new deduction category for qualifying survivor benefits, reducing the amount of income subject to state tax. The bill is currently pending review by the Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee after its initial reading. (Note: Specific benefit types and deduction amounts are not detailed in the provided abstract.)

SB 1061 - This act provides that when a public entity enters into a contract with a company, as defined in the act, the company must have a written verification that it does not have a practice or policy that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. This act shall not apply to a public entity that contracts with a sole source provider, or if the public entity does not receive a bid from a company that is able to provide such written verification. This act is similar to HB 2920 (2026), SB 1397 (2024), SB 200 (2023), SB 1048 (2022), and SB 492 (2021). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

Maddy summaryBased solely on the provided context, a detailed summary of SB 1128 cannot be generated. The bill's title and official abstract ("Enacts provisions relating to firearm privacy") are too vague to describe specific provisions, affected parties, or mechanisms. No concrete policy details, voting record, or committee analysis are included in the provided information. Without additional bill text or explanatory materials, it is impossible to fulfill the request for a factual summary of what the bill does.

Maddy summarySB 985 is a procedural bill that modifies provisions related to the Secretary of State's office. The official abstract provides no specific details about the nature of these modifications or their intended effects. As the bill is only in early stages (prefiled, first read), no concrete policy changes or affected parties are described in the available context. Without additional information on the specific provisions being altered, a substantive summary cannot be provided.

Maddy summaryThis constitutional amendment, if approved by Missouri voters in 2026, would prohibit state agencies from withholding local tax revenues or imposing financial penalties on counties with property assessments below the state's maximum allowable percentage. It specifically protects counties whose assessments stay within state-determined limits, preventing actions like revenue withholding as punishment for lower valuations. The amendment would require state agencies to comply with existing assessment standards without using punitive measures against compliant counties. This change would take effect only after voter approval, as it amends Missouri's state constitution.

Maddy summaryThe context provided does not include specific details about the provisions or mechanisms of SB 983. The official abstract only states it "Modifies provisions relating to voter registration" without describing what changes are proposed, who would be affected, or the key mechanisms. Without additional information on the bill's content, a factual summary of its policy changes cannot be created. The bill is currently in early committee review with no further details available in the provided context.

SB 892 - This act requires the State Board of Education to cause its annual report to be published on the website of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), in addition to printing 60 copies for DESE and the State Library. This act is similar to SB 589 (2023) and SB 1208 (2024). OLIVIA SHANNON

Maddy summarySB 1622 prohibits local governments (cities, counties, towns, and other political subdivisions) from considering protected characteristics like race, gender, religion, or disability when awarding public contracts. The bill requires these entities to base contract decisions solely on merit, not on factors such as a contractor's race, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected categories. Violations carry a $100,000 fine per incident. This directly affects local government procurement processes and the contractors competing for public work. The bill is currently in committee review after its initial reading.

Maddy summarySB 1650 makes it a class D felony to threaten, harass, or influence a judicial officer (including judges, prosecutors, probation officers, and their families) through specific actions like threats, deception, offering benefits, stalking, or sharing personal information (such as addresses, phone numbers, or Social Security numbers). The bill explicitly prohibits online dissemination of a judicial officer's personal details, expands the definition of "judicial officer" to cover broader court staff, and defines "family" to include spouses, children, and ancestors. If the offense causes death or injury, it becomes a class B felony. This bill directly affects individuals who target judicial personnel and aims to strengthen legal protections for them.

Maddy summaryThis constitutional amendment would expand Missouri's MO HealthNet Medicaid program to cover adults aged 19-64 with incomes at or below 133% of the federal poverty level, directly affecting low-income working adults who previously may not have qualified. It requires the state to submit necessary federal plan amendments by March 2021 and mandates that eligibility rules for this group cannot be more restrictive than for other Medicaid recipients, though it explicitly allows future implementation of work or community engagement requirements for able-bodied adults. The amendment must be approved by voters in the 2026 election to take effect. It does not change current coverage but establishes new eligibility parameters and options for the state.