Sen. Steve Roberts

SB 1041 - This act authorizes the board of education of a metropolitan school district to impose a tax on real property located in the district for the purpose of funding special educational services in the district. The tax shall not exceed three cents per one hundred dollars assessed valuation. This act is identical to SB 203 (2025), SB 966 (2024), and HB 2442 (2024). JOSH NORBERG

Maddy summarySB 868 creates a new class A misdemeanor offense for minors under 18 who knowingly possess a handgun or handgun ammunition. It directly affects minors by making such possession illegal, except for specific exceptions like farm/ranch work with parental consent, military duty, inheritance, or self-defense in a residence. The law defines "handgun" as a firearm designed for single-hand use and excludes antique firearms. Key exceptions require parental written consent for farm/ranch activities, and possession during permitted hunting or target practice is allowed.

Maddy summaryThe bill's abstract states it "modifies provisions relating to abortion" but provides no specific details about the changes or affected parties. No concrete policy provisions, mechanisms, or affected groups are described in the provided context. Without additional information on what specific abortion-related provisions are being modified, a substantive summary cannot be created. The bill is currently in committee referral stage with no further details available in the context.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Missouri Geospatial Advisory Council to guide the state in improving its geospatial data infrastructure. The council will be composed of representatives from various state departments, federal agencies, and local governments, along with appointed citizens from across the state. Members will serve three-year terms without pay but can receive expense reimbursement, and the group is required to meet monthly to provide advice on data availability and implementation.

Maddy summarySB 884 updates Missouri laws governing tax credits for the rehabilitation of historic buildings and facilities. The bill establishes specific tax credit percentages, offering twenty-five percent for most projects and thirty-five percent for those located in designated qualifying counties, provided the work meets federal historic preservation standards. It defines eligible properties as those used for residential or business purposes and sets financial thresholds, such as requiring rehabilitation costs to exceed fifty percent of the property's total value. Additionally, the legislation creates new definitions for terms like "certified historic structure" and "qualified census tract" to clarify which properties and areas qualify for these incentives.

Allows the Board of Trustees of the Firemen's Retirement System of St. Louis to act as trustees and administer other pension plans

Modifies eligibility for appropriations from the Waterways and Ports Trust Fund

Modifies provisions relating to homelessness

Modifies provisions relating to legal representation for certain court proceedings involving children

Modifies provisions relating to detached catalytic converters