HB2 - APPROPRIATION BILL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Cody Smith (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the State Board of Education and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the several divisions and programs thereof, to be expended only as provided in Article IV, Section 28 of the Constitution of Missouri, and to transfer money among certain funds for the period beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024. |
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Last Action: | 2023-06-30 G - Signed by the Governor - Vetoed Section 2.025, 2.030, 2.031, 2.045, 2.097, 2.103, 2.104, 2.143, 2.159, 2.173, 2.190, 2.241, 2.300, 2.305, 2.360, 2.433 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB14 - APPROPRIATION BILL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Cody Smith (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | To appropriate money for supplemental purposes for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the several departments and offices of state government and the several divisions and programs thereof, and to transfer money among certain funds, to be expended only as provided in Article IV, Section 28 of the Constitution of Missouri for the fiscal period ending June 30, 2023. |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-27 G - Signed by the Governor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB15 - APPROPRIATION BILL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Cody Smith (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | To appropriate money for supplemental purposes for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the several departments and offices of state government and the several divisions and programs thereof, and to transfer money among certain funds, to be expended only as provided in Article IV, Section 28 of the Constitution of Missouri for the fiscal period ending June 30, 2023. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-15 G - Signed by the Governor - Vetoed Section 15.156 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB20 - APPROPRIATION BILL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Cody Smith (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | To appropriate money for the several departments and offices of state government; for the purchase of equipment; for planning expenses, for capital improvement projects, including but not limited to major additions and renovation of facility components, equipment or systems; for grants |
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Last Action: | 2023-06-30 G - Signed by the Governor - Vetoed Section 20.101, 20.150, 20.220, 20.221, 20.222, 20.316, 20.376, 20.377, 20.573, 20.575, 20.644, 20.847, 20.865, 20.897, 20.898 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB38 - Prohibits an employer from terminating an employee for having a firearm in the employee's vehicle on the employer's premises | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Hardy Billington (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 38 -- EMPLOYEE FIREARM VEHICLE STORAGE
SPONSOR: Billington This bill prohibits an employer from terminating an employee for having a firearm in their vehicle when arriving to or leaving from the employer's property for employment purposes or when the employee is acting within the scope of their employment, provided the employee is not prohibited from possessing a firearm by law. The employer is not civilly liable for injuries or damages resulting from the use of the firearm. This bill is similar to HB 1453 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-03 H - Referred to House Committee on Emerging Issues | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB41 - Establishes provisions relating to asset forfeiture | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Ingrid Burnett (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 41 -- ASSET FORFEITURE
SPONSOR: Burnett This bill specifies that qualified immunity is waived in any case involving civil asset forfeiture. Additionally, the bill allows a person to bring a civil suit if his or her assets were wrongfully seized in an asset forfeiture proceeding. The person may recover three times the damages for the wrongfully-seized assets if he or she obtains a favorable judgment. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Judiciary | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB49 - Changes provisions governing the statewide assessment system | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Paula Brown (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 49 -- STATEWIDE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM
SPONSOR: Brown (87) This bill modifies language relating to the statewide assessment system by requiring that the State Board of Education (SBE) make the system student-centered and use assessments across the school year that support teaching, learning, and program improvement, so that a summative profile is developed of the student's learning. The bill replaces current language with an updated specified list describing what the assessment system should be comprised of, including but not limited to: criterion-referenced and aligned to state standards; access to national norms, measuring growth during and across years; and providing multiple opportunities for students to show proficiency. The bill additionally removes existing language relating to exemplary levels and the "Outstanding School Waivers", and requires the SBE to identify and recognize a minimum of two national school accreditation agencies and allow for districts that have an accreditation from either of the national agencies to be considered fully accredited for state purposes. This bill is similar to HB 1467 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-27 H - Reported Do Pass as substituted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB58 - Establishes a one-time one year period to set up payment plans for unpaid vehicle sales tax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 58 -- MOTOR VEHICLE SALES TAX PAYMENT PLAN
SPONSOR: Terry This bill defines the terms "qualified amount" and "qualified purchaser" and provides that beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024, the Department of Revenue may accept applications to establish payment plans from qualified purchasers to pay for a qualified amount. The Department is encouraged to work with the qualified purchaser to establish an equitable plan that isn't overly burdensome, taking into consideration the qualified purchaser's income and any other financial obligations. The bill allows a qualified purchaser to apply for a payment plan on or before September 30, 2024. The department has to review all applications received in a timely manner and to contact all qualifying applicants to provide them with an opportunity to establish a payment plan before December 31, 2024. After entering into a payment plan, the qualified purchaser is required to make a down payment equal to one month's payment before the Department will issue a new temporary permit. The bill authorizes the Department to establish protocols such as how payments are to be processed, how updated payment counts will be made accessible to the qualified purchaser, and what forms or documents the qualified purchaser will need to carry in his or her motor vehicle for presentation to law enforcement during motor vehicle stops or other entities requesting verification of the payment plan status. This bill grants discretionary authority to the Department Director to issue a temporary permit to an individual who establishes a payment plan with the Department. The provisions of the motor vehicle sales tax payment plan shall automatically sunset December 31st one year after the effective date. |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-01 H - Withdrawn | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB63 - Requires the state board of education to provide for a transition to a special administrative board for certain unaccredited school districts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 63 -- SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE BOARDS
SPONSOR: Terry This bill provides, as an option upon the classification of a school district as unaccredited, for the State Board of Education to suspend the governing or managing authority of the elected school board members of the unaccredited district, and take additional actions relating to Special Administrative Boards as set forth in the bill. Currently, a Special Administrative Board for a school district shall have no less than five members. Under this bill, such board shall have seven members, four of whom shall be residents of the district. Each member of the Board shall serve for three years, the qualifications of the members are listed in the bill. The Special Administrative Board shall meet at least once per month and each member shall receive a salary of $500 a month. Within 30 days after the vote to appoint a member to the Special Administrative Board, if a member of the Missouri House of Representatives whose district touches the school district, in whole or in part, submits a request to the President Pro Tem of the Senate, the appointment shall be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. The members of the district's elected school board shall be ex-officio non-voting members of the Special Administrative Board. Upon failure of the school district to be classified as provisionally or fully accredited for at least two successive academic years, the State Board of Education shall require the Special Administrative Board to establish a specific plan and timeline for achieving accreditation, including appointing a new superintendent of the school district every three years. A Special Administrative Board may be extended for no more than three years after its expiration date by the State Board of Education. Governance of the school district shall be returned to the elected school board upon the expiration of the authority of the Special Administrative Board. The bill repeals a provision of law that allows the State Board of Education to appoint additional members to any Special Administrative Board and sets final terms of office for members of such board. This bill is similar to HB 1774 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB65 - Requires the state board of education to provide for a transition to a special administrative board for certain unaccredited school districts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Marlene Terry (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 65 -- UNACCREDITED SCHOOL DISTRICTS
SPONSOR: Terry This bill clarifies language for school districts that are classified as unaccredited. Currently for districts that are unaccredited and under the operation of a special administrative board, when the district achieves a provisionally accredited level for two consecutive years the State Board of Education (SBE) may provide for a transition. This bill requires that the SBE shall provide for a transition. This bill is similar to HB 2125 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB66 - Requires particular topics to be included in history curriculum in grades seven to twelve | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Marlene Terry (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 66 -- SCHOOL CURRICULUM
SPONSOR: Terry Under the provisions of this bill, the State Board of Education must require that the history curriculum taught in grades seven through 12 includes topics of Native American history and African American history, as specifically described in the bill. This bill is similar to HB 1776 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB70 - Modifies provisions relating to school protection officers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Chris Dinkins (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 70 -- SCHOOL PROTECTION OFFICERS (Dinkins)
COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Standing Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education Currently, qualified entities receive Rap Back notifications for individuals as long as the individual has had a Missouri and national criminal record review completed within the previous six years. This bill eliminates the six-year limitation allowing a qualified entity to receive Rap Back notifications for any individual under their purview that has completed a Missouri and national criminal record review completed (Sections 43.539 and 43.540 RSMo.). Currently, school districts may designate teachers or administrators to be school protection officers. This bill adds other designated school personnel to the list of employees a school district may designate as a school protection officer and allows designated school personnel the authority to carry a weapon on school grounds if they have obtained a concealed carry endorsement or permit (Sections 160.665, 571.107, 571.215, 590.010 and 590.205). This bill provides that a school officer commissioned by the district school board or a school protection officer, as described under Section 160.665, shall not be prohibited from carrying a firearm into any school, onto any school bus, or onto the premises of any function or activity sponsored or sanctioned by school officials or the district school board (Section 571.030). This bill is similar to HB 1481 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-20 S - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB72 - Expands the definition of special victim to include sports officials at a sporting event and limits civil liability for sports officials | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Chris Dinkins (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 72 -- SPORTS OFFICIALS
SPONSOR: Dinkins This bill provides that sports officials who officiate athletic contests at any level of competition in this state shall not be liable, with exceptions, in a civil action for injuries or damages claimed to have arisen because of actions or inactions related to their officiating duties. The bill also adds to the definition of "special victim" a sports official assaulted while he or she is performing sports official duties or as a direct result of such duties. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Crime Prevention and Public Safety | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB75 - Prohibits discrimination in education | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Ann Kelley (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 75 -- DISCRIMINATION IN EDUCATION
SPONSOR: Kelley (127) This bill prohibits public schools and institutions of higher education from requiring students to engage in any form of mandatory gender or sexual diversity training or counseling. The bill also prohibits public school employees and employees of institutions of higher education from requiring or making as a part of a course specified concepts including but not limited to: one race or sex is inherently superior to another race or sex; an individual's moral character is necessarily determined by the individual's race or sex; and an individual should feel discomfort, guilt, anguish, or any other form of psychological distress on account of the individual's race or sex. This bill contains an emergency clause. This bill is similar to HB 1484 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-15 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB101 - Provides sovereign immunity for private contractors acting within the scope of a government contract | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Bishop Davidson (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 101 -- LIABILITY OF PRIVATE CONTRACTORS
SPONSOR: Davidson This bill provides that private contractors, when acting within the scope of a government contract, shall have the same sovereign or governmental tort immunity as a public entity. This bill is the same as HB 2598 (2022) and SB 832 (2021). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Special Committee on Government Accountability | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB103 - Establishes the offenses of harassment of a school or recreation athletic official and entry or remaining on site of a school or recreation athletic contest after being forbidden | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 103 -- ATHLETIC CONTEST OFFENSES
SPONSOR: Barnes A person commits the offense of harassment of a school or recreation athletic contest official if the harassment occurs while the official is actively engaged in the conducting, supervising, refereeing, or officiating of a school-sanctioned athletic contest or a sanctioned recreation athletic contest, or in the immediate vicinity of a school-sanctioned athletic contest or a sanctioned recreation athletic contest and is based on the official's performance in conducting, supervising, refereeing, or officiating of an athletic contest. A person who commits the offense of harassment of a school or recreation athletic contest official will be fined no more than $500, imprisoned for no more than 90 days, or both. In addition, the person will be ordered to perform court-approved community service work and to participate in a court-approved counseling program. A person commits the offense of entry or remaining on site of a school or recreation athletic contest if the person, without authority, goes into or upon or remains in or upon, or attempts to go into or upon or remain in or upon, any immovable property that is used for any school or recreation athletic contest after having been forbidden to do so by any owner, lessee, or custodian of the property or by any other authorized person. A person who commits this offense will be fined no more than $500, imprisoned for no more than six months, or both. This bill is similar to HB 78 (2021) and the same as HB 1731 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Crime Prevention and Public Safety | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB106 - Requires the department of elementary and secondary education to establish language developmental milestones for children who are deaf or hard of hearing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Jerome Barnes (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HCS HB 106 -- LANGUAGE MILESTONES FOR HEARING IMPAIRED CHILDREN
SPONSOR: Barnes COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass with HCS" by the Standing Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education by a vote of 15 to 0. The following is a summary of the House Committee Substitute for HB 106. This bill creates the "Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) Act that requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to develop language developmental milestones from existing norms for children from birth to five years of age that have been identified as deaf or hard of hearing. DESE must develop a parental resource for monitoring and tracking children through the milestone stages toward American Sign Language (ASL) and English literacy. The components of the parental resource are outlined in the bill and DESE is required to disseminate the resource to parents of deaf and hard of hearing children. The bill further requires that DESE select and disseminate tools or assessments for educators to assess the language and literacy development of children and the bill provides specific guidance on the format, age range of development, and appropriateness for such tools or assessments. Children that are in an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) that do not demonstrate progress in expressive and receptive language skills as measured by educator tools or assessments must have the lack of progress explained in detail with specific strategies, services, and programs recommended by the IEP or IFSP team. The bill provides that DESE, in consultation with the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing shall establish an advisory committee of 17 members as outlined in the bill, before March 1, 2024, to solicit input from experts on the selection of the language development milestones as outlined in the bill. Before June 1, 2024 the committee will make recommendations to DESE, and DESE shall select the milestones before July 1, 2024. Annually, starting with the 2024-25 school year DESE must produce an annual report that is specific to language and literacy development of children who are deaf or hard of hearing including, but not limited to, children who are deaf or hard of hearing and have other disabilities, from birth to 5 years of age relative to peers who are not deaf or hard of hearing. The following is a summary of the public testimony from the committee hearing. The testimony was based on the introduced version of the bill. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that having an established advisory board that will work along with DESE to develop specific standards and milestones for both ASL and spoken English in reading and writing for deaf children is very important. Many schools currently do not offer a choice for parents of deaf children and having established an early intervention that makes parents aware of the options is very beneficial as the development of language is key at young ages so that children can be fluent and not experience deprivation. The inclusion of so many on the advisory committee is a benefit as the more viewpoints and collaboration among the various affected individuals that can be garnered the better. Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Barnes; Colleen Burdiss, Paraquad; Lesia Shelton; Paul Kiel, Missouri Association of the Deaf, Inc.; William Walker; Ante Colic; Becky Davis, Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Clark H. Corogenes; Delinda Brite; Paraquad; Kara Ross; Sonya Smith; Stacie Adrian; Stephanie Upton; Thomas Green; and Wendy Jensen. OPPONENTS: Those who oppose the bill say that currently most of the provisions of the bill are in place and this is unnecessary duplication of existing practice. There are already early intervention programs federally required and Missouri provides information to a parents as soon as children are diagnosed with a hearing concern. The biggest need is for teachers that are able to teach both ASL and English and this bill does nothing to address this and may end up creating more barriers for schools and teachers. Testifying in person against the bill were Betsy Moog Brooks; Heather Grantham; and Molly O'hara. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-05 H - Dropped from Calendar - Pursuant to House Rules | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB108 - Expands the definition of special victim to include sports officials at a sporting event and limits civil liability for sports officials | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 108 -- SPORTS OFFICIALS
SPONSOR: Barnes COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass" by the Special Committee on Urban Issues by a vote of 4 to 0. This bill provides that sports officials who officiate athletic contests at any level of competition in this state shall not be liable, with exceptions, to any person or entity in a civil action for injuries or damages claimed to have arisen because of actions or inactions related to officiating duties. The bill also adds to the definition of "special victim" a sports official assaulted while he or she is performing sports official duties or as a direct result of such duties. This bill is the same as HB 72 (2023). PROPONENTS: Supporters say that this bill will discourage harassments and attacks on officials as well as help retention of officials in Missouri who are currently leaving the state. This bill especially helps the officials who are minors as there have been instances where children acting as officials have been harassed. Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Barnes; Bennie Lewis Sean Patrick Mcglynn; Melissa Boren; Andrew Boren; Missouri Park and Recreation Association; and Jeremy Roberts. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-24 H - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB111 - Establishes a model approved controlled access entryway system for school facilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 111 -- CONTROLLED ACCESS TO SCHOOL FACILITIES
SPONSOR: Sharp (36) This bill requires that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) develop a model controlled access entryway system by July 1, 2024, and that school districts and charter schools modify current facilities and implement such model by the 2024-25 school year. The bill defines controlled access entryway systems to include specific requirements such as: exterior door locking at the start of each day, with only access through the main entrance entry only; established main entrance with visible signage; intercom systems for communication with school staff; and staff training on access procedures. Optional components for the system model are provided and include but are not limited to: reconfiguration of the school's main entrance; reduction of entry doors accessible from the outside; increased training for staff, pupils and parents; and electromagnetic locks and video intercom systems. The bill provides for grants for up to 70% reimbursement to school districts and charters for costs incurred in implementing the controlled access entryways system, and implementation by schools is not required until such grant funding is appropriated by DESE. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-03 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB112 - Requires the observation of Black History Month in school districts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Mark Sharp (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 112 -- BLACK HISTORY MONTH
SPONSOR: Sharp (36) This bill requires public schools to conduct education programs and activities to honor the struggles and triumphs of Black Americans for at least one class period in the month of February. This bill is similar to HB 2689 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB114 - Reduces the tax on diapers and feminine hygiene products | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Mark Sharp (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 114 -- SALES TAX RATES FOR CERTAIN HYGIENE PRODUCTS
SPONSOR: Sharp (36) Beginning October 1, 2023, this bill reduces the tax rate on retail sales of feminine hygiene products and diapers to equal the reduced sales tax rate imposed on the retail sale of food. This bill is the same as HCS HBs 1679, 2859 & 2272 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-09 H - Referred to House committee on Children and Families | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB116 - Requires bleeding control kits in all public school and charter school classrooms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 116 -- BLEEDING CONTROL KITS IN SCHOOLS
SPONSOR: Shields This bill establishes the "Stop the Bleed Act", defines "bleeding control kit" and requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to develop a traumatic blood loss protocol for school personal by January 1, 2024. The bill outlines the specific requirements for the blood loss protocol which shall include a bleeding control kit be placed in areas where there is likely to be high traffic or congregation, and areas where risk of injury may be elevated. Additionally, each district must designate a school nurse or school health care provider, or if no school nurse or school health care provider is available, a school personnel member to receive annual training on the use of a blood control kit. The bill requires DESE and each school district and charter school to maintain information regarding the traumatic blood loss protocol and the Stop the Bleed national awareness campaign on their respective websites. This bill is similar to HCS HB 1722 (2022) . |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-03 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB118 - Modifies the calculation of average daily attendance for early childhood education programs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Brenda Shields (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 118 -- EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
SPONSOR: Shields Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, this bill will change the total number of qualifying pupils, defined as ages three through five, and eligible for free or reduced price lunch, that are included in the calculation of average daily attendance. Currently that number shall not exceed 4% of the total number of non-qualifying pupils ages five through 18 who are eligible for free and reduced price lunch and who are included in the calculation of average daily attendance. For the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage increases to 6%. For the 2025-2026 school year, the percentage increases to 8%. For the 2026-2027 school year, and for each school year thereafter, the percentage shall be 10%. The bill expands the definition of "eligible program" to include early childhood programs in full-day kindergarten districts or a recognized local education agency charter school, or a contracted entity. This bill is similar to HB 2341 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-09 H - Referred to House committee on Children and Families | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB120 - Authorizes a tax credit for employers that assist employees with childcare | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Maggie Nurrenbern (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 120 -- TAX CREDITS
SPONSOR: Nurrenbern For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, any employer subject to the state income tax who pays for or provides child day care services, including the service of locating such services, to its employees, or that provides facilities and necessary equipment for child day care services, can claim a tax credit against the qualified taxpayer's state tax liability as follows: (1) Thirty percent of the total amount expended in the state during the tax year by a qualified taxpayer for child day care services purchased to provide care for the dependent children of the qualified taxpayer's employees or for the provision of the service of locating such services for such children; (2) In the tax year in which a facility providing child day care services in the state for use primarily by the dependent children of the qualified taxpayer's employees is established, 50% of the total amount expended during such year by a qualified taxpayer in the establishment and operation of such facility; (3) In the tax years other than the tax year in which a facility providing child day care services in the state for use primarily by the dependent children of the qualified taxpayer's employees is established, 50% of the total amount expended during the tax year by a qualified taxpayer for the operation of a facility described in this subdivision less the amount of moneys received by the qualified taxpayer for use of such facility for child day care services; (4) In the tax year in which a facility providing child day care services in the state for use primarily by the dependent children of the qualified taxpayer's employees is established in conjunction with one or more other qualified taxpayers, 50% of the total amount expended during such year by a qualified taxpayer in the establishment and operation of such facility; (5) In the tax years other than the tax year in which a facility providing child day care services in the state for use primarily by the dependent children of the qualified taxpayer's employees is established in conjunction with one or more other qualified taxpayers, 50% of the total amount expended during the tax year by a qualified taxpayer for the operation of a facility described in this subdivision less the amount of moneys received by the qualified taxpayer for use of such facility for child day care services; and (6) Fifty percent of the total amount expended during the tax year by a qualified taxpayer as payments to an organization providing access to available child day care services for the qualified taxpayer's employees. No credit will be allowed unless the child day care facility or provider is licensed or registered under Missouri law. If the qualified taxpayer is a corporation having an election in effect under Subchapter S of the federal Internal Revenue Code or a partnership, the credit provided by this bill will be claimed by the shareholders of such corporation or the partners of such partnership in the same manner as such shareholders or partners account for their proportionate shares of the income or loss of the corporation or partnership. The credit allowed under (1), (3), and (5) will not exceed $30,000 per taxpayer. The credit allowed under (2), (4), and (6) will not exceed $45,000. The cumulative amount of all tax credits allowed under this bill will not exceed $10 million per tax year. In the event the amount of tax credits claimed in a tax year exceed $10 million, tax credits will be allowed based on the order in which they are claimed. The amount of the credit that exceeds the tax liability for the tax year will be refunded to the qualified taxpayer. No tax credit claimed under this section shall be carried forward to any subsequent tax year. No tax credit claimed under this section shall be assigned, transferred, sold, or otherwise conveyed. This bill will sunset August 28, 2029. This bill is the same as HB 2867 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Children and Families | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB121 - Modifies provisions relating to corporal punishment in schools | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Maggie Nurrenbern (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 121 -- CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IN SCHOOLS
SPONSOR: Nurrenbern This bill mandates each district to prohibit the use of corporal punishment and spanking in schools. It defines corporal punishment as the infliction of pain by an adult upon the body of a child as penalty for doing something that has been disapproved of by the adult. This bill is similar to HB 160 (2023) and HB 1937 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB122 - Changes provisions governing local school district procedures for setting school starting dates | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Maggie Nurrenbern (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 122 -- SCHOOL START DATE
SPONSOR: Nurrenbern Currently, school districts are required to set the opening day of each year to no earlier than 14 calendar days prior to the first Monday in September. This bill will allow a district to set an earlier opening day if the majority of the school board votes to do so during a open public meeting. This bill is the same as HB 1323 (2021) and HB 1649 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB125 - Subjects public employers to the state minimum wage law | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Maggie Nurrenbern (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 125 -- MINIMUM WAGE RATE
SPONSOR: Nurrenbern Currently, public employers, as defined in the bill, are exempt from the minimum wage requirements. This bill removes that exemption, making public employers subject to these provisions. This bill is similar to HB 1651 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Workforce and Infrastructure Development | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB126 - Changes the laws regarding the taxation of feminine hygiene products and diapers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Maggie Nurrenbern (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 126 -- SALES TAX ON CERTAIN HYGIENE PRODUCTS
SPONSOR: Nurrenbern Beginning October 1, 2023, this bill reduces the state sales tax rate on retail sales of feminine hygiene products and diapers to equal the reduced state sales tax rate imposed on the retail sale of food. Also under this bill, if the United States Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service creates and makes available to the states a waiver permitting recipients of the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) or women, infants, and children (WIC) benefits to use such benefits to purchase diapers or certain feminine hygiene products, the Department of Social Services or the Department of Health and Senior Services must apply for the waiver. If the waiver is approved by the Department of Agriculture, the Department will adopt rules and make changes as necessary to implement the approved waiver. This bill is the same as HB 1971 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-09 H - Referred to House committee on Children and Families | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB131 - Allows state employees to be paid biweekly | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 131 -- BIWEEKLY PAY |
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Last Action: | 2023-06-07 G - Signed by the Governor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB133 - Establishes the Entertainment Industry Jobs Act | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SCS/HCS/HBs 133 & 583 - This act establishes provisions relating to tax credits for the production of certain entertainment.
SHOW MO ACT This act creates the "Show MO Act".
This act reauthorizes a tax credit for certain expenses related to the production of qualified motion media production projects in this state, as defined in the act. Tax credits for such expenses under previous law expired on November 28, 2013.
For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, this act authorizes a tax credit equal to 20% of qualifying expenses, as defined in the act, associated with the production of a qualified motion media production project. An additional 5% may be awarded for each of the following conditions if they are met: 1) at least 50% of the qualified film production project is filmed in Missouri; 2) at least 15% of the project takes place in a rural or blighted area; 3) at least three departments of the production hire a Missouri resident ready to advance to the next level in a specialized craft position or learn a new skillset; 4) the Department of Economic Development determines that the script for such project positively markets a city or region of the state, the entire state, or a tourist attraction located in the state, and the production provides certain advertising materials, as described in the act. The total dollar amount of tax credits awarded to a qualified film production project may be increased by ten percent if such project is located in a county of the second, third, or fourth class.
This provision shall sunset on December 31, 2029, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. Notwithstanding the sunset provision, this act shall expire one year after the Department determines that all other political subdivisions having a tax credit substantially similar to this act let such tax credits lapse or expire.
This provision is identical to SCS/SB 732 (2022) and to a provision in SS/SCS/SBs 94 et al. (2023) and SCS/SBs 961 & 733 (2022), and is substantially similar to SB 721 (2022), SB 960 (2022), SB 1091 (2022), HCS/HB 2106 (2022), HB 2473 (2022), HB 2558 (2022), HB 2870 (2022), SB 367 (2021), SB 366 (2020), HB 923 (2019), HB 1661 (2018), and HB 788 (2017), and to a provision contained in SS/SCS/SB 354 (2021) and SS/SCS/HB 948 (2021).
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY JOBS ACT This act establishes the "Entertainment Industry Jobs Act".
For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, this act authorizes a taxpayer to claim a tax credit for rehearsal expenses and tour expenses, as such terms are defined in the act, for live entertainment tours and associated rehearsals conducted within the state. The tax credit shall be equal to 30% of such expenses, provided that no taxpayer shall receive a tax credit in excess of $1 million if such taxpayer's expenses are less than $4 million; and further provided that no taxpayer shall receive a tax credit in excess of $2 million if such taxpayer's expenses are more than $4 million but less than $8 million; and further provided that no taxpayer shall receive a tax credit in excess of $3 million if such taxpayer's expenses are at least $8 million.
Tax credits issued under this act shall not be refundable, but may be carried forward to the taxpayer's five subsequent tax years. Unredeemed tax credits shall expire after the fifth tax year following the initial date of issuance, regardless of whether unredeemed tax credits are transferred or sold pursuant to the act.
Tax credits may be transferred or sold, provided that the tax credit is transferred or sold to another Missouri taxpayer. A taxpayer shall submit information to the Department of Economic Development and the Department of Revenue relating to the identity of a transferee and the amount of tax credits being transferred or sold, as described in the act. A transferee shall not subsequently transfer or sell any tax credit acquired from a transferor, and tax credits shall not be transferred or sold for less than 60% of the value of such tax credits.
The aggregate amount of tax credits that may be authorized under the act in a given fiscal year shall not exceed $8 million. If applications for tax credits exceed such amount, the Department of Economic Development may, at its discretion, authorize additional tax credits not to exceed $2 million, provided that the maximum amount of tax credits that may be authorized during the subsequent fiscal year shall be reduced by such amount.
This act shall sunset on December 31, 2030, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. Notwithstanding the sunset provision, this act shall expire ninety days after the Department determines that all other political subdivisions having a tax credit substantially similar to this act let such tax credits lapse or expire.
This provision shall become effective January 1, 2024.
This provision is identical to a SB 170 (2023) and to a provision in SS/SCS/SBs 94 et al. (2023), and is substantially similar to a provision in SCS/SBs 961 & 733 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-26 S - ** REVISED for TIME CHANGE ** - Senate-Fiscal Oversight - 4/26/23 - 2:30 pm - SCR 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB134 - Modifies provisions relating to the state tax commission, assessors, and tax assessment procedures | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HCS HB 134 -- TAXATION
SPONSOR: Hudson COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass with HCS" by the Standing Committee on Local Government by a vote of 13 to 0. The following is a summary of the House Committee Substitute for HB 134. This bill modifies provisions relating to the state tax commission, assessors, and tax assessment procedures. In it's main provisions the bill: (1) Allows the assessor to provide an electronic notification of an assessment and tax liability information at the owner's request; (2) Allows the use of Satellite imagery and geographic information system (GIS) to replace the plat books if all required information is included in the system. (3) Allows specified reports to be posted on the Tax Commission's Webpage (4) Allows the assessor to purchase computer programs to replace printed supplies such as assessment books and assessment rolls using specified technology; and (5) Removes the charge of a misdemeanor for the County Clerk not forwarding the abstract to the state Tax Commission. The report is still due to the Tax Commission by July 20th. This bill repeals the following sections: 137.037; 137.112; 137.113; 137.114; 137.190; 137.240; 137.320; 137.380; 137.480; 138.435; and 138.480. Included in these repealed sections is the statute creating the Office of State Ombudsman for Property Assessment and Taxation. The following is a summary of the public testimony from the committee hearing. The testimony was based on the introduced version of the bill. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that the bill updates laws and repeals outdated laws. Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Hudson; David Wood, Missouri House Of Representatives. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-05 H - Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB135 - Increases the maximum upper limit for homeowners claiming the property tax credit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 135 -- PROPERTY TAX CREDITS
SPONSOR: Hudson Currently, a tax credit is offered to certain senior citizens and disabled individuals for a portion of the real estate taxes or rent they have paid for the year. The credit is for a maximum of $750 for renters and $1,100 for owners who owned and occupied their home. The actual credit is based on the amount of real estate taxes or rent paid and total household income. Beginning January 1, 2024, this bill increases both the maximum upper limit and the minimum base for owners' income by $7000 and provides that such thresholds will be adjusted annually for inflation. This bill is the same as HB 2200 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB137 - Changes provisions relating to instruction in human sexuality in schools | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 137 -- INSTRUCTION IN SCHOOLS
SPONSOR: Hudson This bill defines "gender identity" and "sexual orientation". Currently schools are required to notify parents of certain information related to the school's human sexuality instruction and make all curriculum materials used in the human sexuality instruction available for public inspection. This bill expands those requirements to also include any curriculum, material, test, survey, questionnaire, activity, or instruction of any kind related to sexual orientation and gender identity. This bill is similar to HB 1752 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-15 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB139 - Establishes provisions governing statewide athletic association employees and members | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Doug Richey (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 139 -- ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS
SPONSOR: Richey This bill defines a "screened volunteer" as any individual who assists a school by providing uncompensated service, who may be left alone with students, and who has successfully completed a criminal background check. School districts are currently required to have policies about how and what information they release about former employees to other public schools. Beginning January 1, 2024, this bill requires such policies to also include information about screened volunteers. The bill further applies existing requirements related to allegations of sexual misconduct against school employees to screened volunteers as well (Section 162.068, RSMo). The bill establishes "Emilyn's Law". The bill defines "association" as a statewide athletic association or organization that receives any public money and has at least one public school district as a member. Under the provisions of the bill, all employees of such an association are mandated reporters. Additionally, the bill requires DESE to create and maintain a database listing each person who is employed as coach or a member of the coaching staff, or serves as a screened volunteer, for an association member school district. The database must contain information related to specified substantiated allegations of sexual misconduct against such employees and volunteers, as well as specified information obtained by the school districts as a result of criminal background checks. Prior to hiring any new coach or member of the coaching staff, or accepting a screened volunteer, all association members must consult this database(Section 168.631). This bill is similar to HCS HB 1955 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-09 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB145 - Changes the laws regarding the taxation of feminine hygiene products and diapers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Jo Doll (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 145 -- TAXATION OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS
SPONSOR: Doll Beginning October 1, 2023, this bill reduces the state sales and use tax rate on retail sales of feminine hygiene products and diapers to equal the reduced state sales tax rate imposed on the retail sale of food. This bill is similar to HB 2257 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-09 H - Referred to House committee on Children and Families | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB148 - Prohibits employers from discriminating in providing compensation based on gender for the same work | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Jo Doll (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 148 -- GENDER DISCRIMINATION
SPONSOR: Doll This bill prohibits an employer from discriminating based on gender in providing compensation for the same work performed under similar working conditions. Wage disparities are not prohibited if based on bona fide factors other than gender as set forth in the bill. Employers are prohibited from discharging or taking any adverse action against an employee who utilizes the protections of this bill and from reducing an employee's wages to comply with the provisions of this bill. This bill allows recovery of actual and compensatory damages, not to exceed twice the wages awarded, for any unlawful gender-based compensation practice. An employer who shows deliberate patterns of violations of the provisions of this bill may be ordered to pay punitive damages. This bill further allows any employee who prevails in a civil action brought under the provisions of this bill to recover reasonable attorney fees. Any action brought under the sections of this bill must be commenced within two years after the alleged violation. This bill is similar to HB 2042 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Economic Development | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB156 - Modifies provisions relating to the income tax exemption for Social Security benefits | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Michael O'Donnell (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 156 -- INCOME TAX
SPONSOR: O'Donnell Currently, taxpayers with certain filing status and adjusted gross income below certain thresholds are allowed to deduct 100% of certain retirement and Social Security benefits from the taxpayer's Missouri adjusted gross income, with a reduced deduction as the taxpayer's adjusted gross income increases. For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, this bill allows the maximum deduction to all taxpayers regardless of filing status or adjusted gross income. The bill defines "benefits" on or after January 1, 2024, to include any Social Security benefits received by a taxpayer, regardless of age, including retirement, disability, survivors, and supplemental benefits. This bill is similar to HB 2853 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-01-24 H - Public hearing completed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB158 - Changes provisions governing charter schools | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 158 -- CHARTER SCHOOLS
SPONSOR: O'Donnell This bill will expand where charter schools may be operated to include any school district located within a charter county, currently this includes St. Charles, Jefferson and St. Louis counties, as well as in any district that includes a municipality with a population greater than 30,000. Procedures relating to changes in a school district's accreditation status that affect charter schools are repealed under this bill (Section 160.400, RSMo). As specified in this bill, St. Louis City shall not adopt, enforce, impose, or administer an ordinance, local policy, or local resolution that prohibits property sold, leased, or transferred by the city from being used for any lawful education purpose by a charter school. St. Louis City may not impose, enforce, or apply any deed restriction that expressly, or by its operation, prohibits property sold, leased, or transferred by the city from being used for any lawful educational purpose by a charter school. If St. Louis City offers property of the city for sale, lease, or rent, St. Louis shall not refuse to sell, lease, or rent to a charter school solely because the charter school intends to use the property for an educational purpose. This bill is similar to HB 2087 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-03 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB159 - Changes provisions governing the suspension of students from public schools | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HCS HB 159 -- SUSPENSION OF STUDENTS
SPONSOR: Mackey COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass with HCS" by the Standing Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education by a vote of 11 to 5. The following is a summary of the House Committee Substitute for HB 159. REPORTING REQUIREMENT (Section 160.265) This bill requires school districts and charter schools to document school suspensions beginning July 1, 2024 and submit a report to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) annually. In addition to currently reported information relating to school discipline reported to the Federal government, the bill defines certain terms and requires for each disciplinary removals specific information relating to the free or reduced-price lunch status, educational services, and the types of alternative measures or interventions used prior to the removal among other reporting requirements. The bill requires DESE to keep the identity of pupils private and requires groups of five or fewer pupils not be released publicly. DESE is required to use the data collected to identify districts and charter schools that demonstrate best practices and provide support and assistance upon request to those districts and charter schools that wish to address concerns. ANNUAL REPORT CARD (Section 160.522) The bill requires school districts to include on the annual report card data related to school discipline including in school and out of school suspensions, removal of pupils with disabilities, and expulsions. For each type of disciplinary offense aggregate data must be provided as outlined in the bill. SUSPENSION HEARING AND LIMITS (Section 167.161) The bill requires school boards to consider reasonable alternative measures to suspension, and prohibits the suspension of students for truancy or absences. Schools are prohibited from suspending students in preschool to 3rd grade except as provided in the bill and districts must prohibit zero-tolerance disciplinary policy and practices that result in an automatic consequence without discretion on a case-by-case basis. This bill is similar to HB 1899 (2022). The following is a summary of the public testimony from the committee hearing. The testimony was based on the introduced version of the bill. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that when fully implemented the provisions of this bill will result in positive consequences and a reduction of in school suspensions as well. Often districts react to bad behavior with an overreach or regressive action and that school discipline issues are more nuanced and complex. Having additional data in the aggregate is important and being able to evaluate best practices and review for potential "implicit biases" would be useful for a district that wants to improve. Kids cannot learn if they are not in school and it makes no practical sense to send a student home merely for missing school or not wanting to be there. Loss of educational opportunity is a form of discrimination and students shouldn't be suspended for "sneezing in the wrong direction". Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Mackey; Adam Bloch; Missouri Disability Empowerment Foundation; Lara Wakefield; Adam Bloch; Amy Gott; Dava-Leigh Brush, MoEEP; Dava-Leigh Brush; Heather Lyth, F.A.C.T.; Jessica Lemaster; Karen Cooper; Kaycee Machino; Rebecca Uccello; Kids Win Missouri; and American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-01 H - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB160 - Modifies provisions relating to corporal punishment in schools | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 160 -- CORPORAL PUNISHMENT
SPONSOR: Mackey This bill mandates each district to prohibit the use of corporal punishment and spanking in schools. It defines corporal punishment as the infliction of pain by an adult upon the body of a child as penalty for doing something that has been disapproved of by the adult. This bill is similar to HB 1937 (2022) and is the same as HB 121 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB165 - Prohibits discrimination in education | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 165 -- DISCRIMINATION IN EDUCATION
SPONSOR: Seitz This bill prohibits public schools from requiring students to engage in any form of mandatory gender or sexual diversity training or counseling. The bill also prohibits public school employees from requiring or making as a part of a course specified concepts including but not limited to: one race or sex is inherently superior to another race or sex; an individual's moral character is necessarily determined by the individual's race or sex; and an individual should feel discomfort, guilt, anguish, or any other form of psychological distress on account of the individual's race or sex. The bill directs the State Board of Education (SBE) to begin discipline proceedings against any individual holding a certificate of license to teach for a violation. For any local education agency or online program in violation the SBE shall withhold a maximum of 10% from the monthly distribution of state formula funding. This bill contains an emergency clause. This bill is similar to HCS HB 1669 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-15 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB169 - Establishes the Missouri Entertainment Industry Investment Act and the Missouri Entertainment Industry Postproduction Investment Act. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 169 -- TAX CREDITS FOR FILM PROJECTS
SPONSOR: Seitz This bill establishes the "Missouri Entertainment Industry Investment Act" and the "Missouri Entertainment Industry Postproduction Investment Act". Beginning January 1, 2024, this bill authorizes tax credits for any production company or qualified interactive entertainment production company and its affiliates, as such terms are defined in the bill. The tax credits are available for production, interactive entertainment, and postproduction companies that create productions including: (1) Featured films; (2) Series; (3) Pilots; (4) Movies for television; (5) Televised commercial advertisements; (6) Music videos; (7) Interactive entertainment; or (8) Prereleased interactive games. The production, interactive entertainment and postproduction companies must apply for the tax credit and must also meet multiple requirements as set out in the bill. Companies can receive an additional percentage of tax credit if they include a qualified Missouri promotion which is a promotion of this state approved by the Film Commission and the Department of Economic Development. These promotions include things such as a link to the Missouri Division of Tourism's website on the project's web page or inclusion of a Missouri promotional logo designed by the Missouri Division of Tourism at the end of a film or video. The amount of tax credits allowed under the Missouri Entertainment Industry Investment Act for qualified interactive entertainment production companies cannot exceed $12,500,000 for each tax year. The aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under the Missouri Entertainment Industry Postproduction Investment Act will be limited in one year to $10 million for postproduction companies and $1 million for smaller postproduction companies. These provisions automatically sunset December 31st 6 years after the effective date of the bill. This bill is similar to HCS HB 2099 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-01 H - Public hearing completed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB170 - Establishes guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sex | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 170 -- SAVE WOMEN'S SPORTS ACT
SPONSOR: Seitz This bill establishes the "Save Women's Sports Act". This bill provides that, before the beginning of each school year, a parent of a student 17 years of age or younger, or a student 18 years of age or older, competing on an athletic team of a public or private school, or public or private postsecondary educational institution, shall sign an affidavit acknowledging the biological sex at birth of such student. The school or postsecondary institution must be notified within 30 days of any change in status of the biological sex of the student. Athletic teams designated for females shall not be open to students of the male sex. This bill establishes a cause of action for any student deprived of an athletic opportunity or that otherwise suffers any direct or indirect harm as a result of a violation of the provisions of this bill, or for any student who is subject to retaliation or other adverse action by a school or postsecondary institution as a result of reporting a violation of the provisions of this bill. Neither the State Board of Education nor any school organization may entertain a complaint, conduct an investigation, or otherwise take any adverse action against a school or postsecondary institution for maintaining athletic teams or sports for students of the female sex under the provisions of this bill. Any school or postsecondary institution that suffers direct or indirect harm from such action shall have a cause of action against the State Board of Education or school organization. Causes of action shall be initiated within two years after such harm has occurred. |
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Last Action: | 2023-01-24 H - Public hearing completed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB172 - Requires public schools to provide free breakfasts and lunches to all students attending classes in such school | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 172 -- SCHOOL SERVICES
SPONSOR: Seitz This bill requires that beginning in the 2023-24 school year, public schools provide all enrolled students with a free breakfast and lunch each day. |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-02 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB173 - Establishes a process for encouraging the donation of unused agricultural food products to school districts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 173 -- FARM TO TABLE PROGRAM
SPONSOR: Seitz This bill modifies the "Farm-to-Table Act" to require the Department of Agriculture to actively seek to connect Missouri farmers and ranchers and school districts to encourage the donation of excess produce, processed livestock, and locally grown food products to school districts. |
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Last Action: | 2023-01-19 H - Referred to House committee on Agriculture Policy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB176 - Modifies provisions relating to school bus endorsements | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 176 -- DRIVER'S LICENSE SCHOOL BUS ENDORSEMENTS
SPONSOR: Kalberloh This bill raises from 70 to 75 the age at which drivers seeking a school bus endorsement must start taking the required examinations annually. The bill also increases from 70 to 75 the age at which renewal fees are waived. This bill contains an emergency clause. |
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Last Action: | 2023-01-17 H - Withdrawn | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB183 - Establishes guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sex | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HCS HB 183 -- STUDENT ATHLETES (Burger) |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-20 S - Referred to Senate Committee on Emerging Issues | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB186 - Modifies provisions relating to ballot language relating to taxation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HS HCS HB 186 -- BALLOT LANGUAGE RELATED TO TAXATION (Murphy)
COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Standing Committee on Government Efficiency and Downsizing This bill specifies that the election authority for a political subdivision or special district must label taxation-related ballot measures submitted by the political subdivision or special district numerically or alphabetically, and the ballot measures cannot be labeled in any other descriptive manner. The bill also requires any ballot measure seeking approval to add, change, or modify a tax on real property to express the effect of the proposed change within the ballot language in terms of the change in real dollars owed per $100,000 of a property's market valuation. The bill specifies that, if the voters in a political subdivision approve a temporary levy increase prior to the expiration of a previously approved temporary levy increase, the new tax rate ceiling will remain in effect only until the temporary levy increase expires under the terms originally approved by a vote of the people. At that time, the tax rate ceiling will be decreased by the amount of the temporary levy increase unless voters of the political subdivision are asked to approve an additional permanent increase and such increase is approved. |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-30 S - Referred to Senate Committee on Local Government and Elections | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 189 -- MINIMUM TEACHER SALARY
SPONSOR: Lewis (6) Currently, the minimum salary for teachers is $25,000 and for those teachers with a Master's Degree and 10 years of experience the minimum is $33,000. This bill raises the minimum in the 2024-25 school year to $34,000 and continues to increases the salary until it hits $38,000 in the the 2026-27 school year. For a teacher with a Master's Degree and 10 years of experience these minimums are raised to $42,000 in the 2024-25 school year and eventually to $46,000 in the 2026-27 school year. Beginning in the 2027-28 school year and in all subsequent years the minimum teacher salary base will be adjusted annually by a calculated percentage increase in inflation as outline in the bill. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB190 - Allows school districts to create differentiated teacher salary schedules | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 190 -- DIFFERENTIATED TEACHER PAY
SPONSOR: Lewis (6) This bill removes the requirement that salary schedules adopted by a district's board of education apply to all teachers in the district and allows school boards to include differentiated placement of teachers on the salary schedule for hard-to-staff subject areas and hard-to-staff schools. Districts may annually review and modify hard-to-staff subject areas and schools, as defined in the bill, and are prohibited from placement of any teacher on a schedule that would result in a salary demotion. This bill is similar to HB 1770 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-01 H - Public hearing completed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB191 - Authorizes an income tax deduction for certain teachers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 191 -- TEACHER INCOME TAX DEDUCTION
SPONSOR: Lewis (6) This bill provides an income tax deduction on the income received by any taxpayer for services as a teacher, as defined in the bill. Beginning January 1, 2024, the tax deduction will be based on the income reported and years of service that a teacher has calculated in the Missouri Teacher Retirement System: (a) For any teacher providing service in their 6th year through their 10th year, 25% of such income; (b) For any teacher providing service in their 11th year through their 20th year, 50% of such income; (c) For any teacher providing service in their 21st year through their 30th year, 75% of such income; and (d) For any teacher providing service in their 31st year and above, 100% of such income. The provisions of this bill sunset six years after the effective date unless reauthorized. This bill is similar to HB 2803 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB192 - Establishes a teacher bill of rights | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 192 -- TEACHER BILL OF RIGHTS
SPONSOR: Lewis (6) This bill establishes the "Teacher Bill of Rights" and provides an affirmation of the effect that teachers have on a student's learning environment. The bill provides a description of rights including but not limited to the following: (1) Teachers have the right to be free from physical abuse from a student or a parent of a student; (2) To be protected from oral, written, or electronically generated abuse; (3) To be evaluated for competency by an administrator; (4) To be treated with civility and respect as a professional; (5) To be free from any requirement by school administration to perform tasks unrelated to such teacher's employment; (6) To be provided classroom preparation time each day during the regular classroom hours; and (7) To remove any persistently disruptive student from such teacher's classroom. School districts are required to inform parents, students, and teachers of these rights and provide a copy of such to each teacher at the beginning of each school year. Districts shall post the rights in a prominent place in each school and administrative building, and provide a copy to a parent of each student who attends a school. Districts shall also post the rights listed in this section on their website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB206 - Modifies provisions relating to taxation of vehicles over 10 years old | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Cyndi Buchheit-Courtway (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 206 -- PROPERTY TAX ON MOTOR VEHICLES
SPONSOR: Buchheit-Courtway This bill specifies that motor vehicles 10 years of age or older, based on the model year and used solely for noncommercial purposes, will be assessed at 5% of their true value in money. This bill is the same as HB 2164 (2022) and similar to HB 2164 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-09 H - Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB214 - Prohibits employers from engaging in certain forms of discrimination based on gender | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Emily Weber (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 214 -- GENDER-BASED EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
SPONSOR: Weber This bill prohibits an employer from discriminating based on gender in providing compensation for the same work performed under similar working conditions. Wage disparities are not prohibited if based on bona fide factors other than gender. This bill prohibits employers from taking any adverse action against an employee who utilizes the protections of this bill and prohibits an employer from reducing wages to comply with the provisions of this bill. The bill allows recovery of actual damages and for an additional amount in compensatory damages, where the additional amount does not exceed twice the wages awarded, for any unlawful gender-based compensation practice. An employer who shows deliberate patterns of violations of the provisions of this bill may be ordered to pay punitive damages in addition to any other compensation or injunctive relief ordered by a court. The bill further allows any employee who prevails in a civil action brought under the provisions of this bill to recover reasonable attorney's fees. Any action brought under the sections of this bill must be commenced within two years after the alleged violation occurs or the date of the reasonable discovery of such violation. This bill is similar to HB 1869 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Economic Development | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB215 - Extends the duration of unemployment benefits | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Emily Weber (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 215 -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
SPONSOR: Weber This bill changes the total amount of unemployment compensation benefits an insured worker may receive during a benefit year. Currently, that amount is limited to the lesser of 20 times his or her weekly benefit, or 33 1/3% of his or her wage credits. The bill changes the benefit maximum from 20 to 26 times the weekly benefit amount. This bill is similar to HB 1729 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Economic Development | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB225 - Allows electrical corporations to charge for services based on the costs of certain construction work in progress | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. John Black (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HCS HB 225 -- NUCLEAR CLEAN POWER ACT (Black) |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-25 S - Hearing Conducted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB226 - Changes provisions relating to charter school funding and state pupil transportation aid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. John Black (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 226 -- CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDING
SPONSOR: Black Beginning in the 2023-24 school year and in all subsequent school years, this bill specifies that if the amount appropriated for pupil transportation under Section 163.161, RSMo is not at the highest percentage for allowable costs of such transportation, the calculation for state aid disbursement to charter schools in the state shall be prohibited. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB232 - Requires school districts to provide instruction in cursive writing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Gretchen Bangert (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 232 -- CURSIVE WRITING
SPONSOR: Bangert COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass" by the Standing Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education by a vote of 15 to 0. This bill requires school districts and charter schools to provide instruction in cursive writing by the end of the fifth grade, including a proficiency test of competency in reading and writing cursive. This bill is similar HB 2073 (2022) and HB 108 (2021). PROPONENTS: Supporters say that cursive writing helps develop fine motor skills and creativity. Many students cannot read or write in cursive and this creates concern for such things as signing documents and reading historical texts. Testifying in person for the bill was Representative Bangert. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-05 H - Dropped from Calendar - Pursuant to House Rules | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB235 - Establishes the Missouri Teachers Classroom Supply Assistance Program | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Gretchen Bangert (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 235 -- MISSOURI TEACHERS CLASSROOM SUPPLY ASSISTANCE ACT
SPONSOR: Bangert This bill establishes the "Missouri Teachers Classroom Supply Assistance Program", which, beginning with the 2024-25 school year, requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to provide money to each school district and charter school specifically for teachers to purchase classroom materials and school supplies. The Department shall calculate the amount for school districts and charter schools based on the average daily attendance of resident pupils enrolled in the previous year and distribute such amount to each district and school before August first of each year. School districts and charter schools will provide each teacher in their district with a pre-loaded debit card issued specifically for this Program, and with a tax exempt number. The Department shall determine all necessary procedures and requirements for use of the cards. Teachers using the card must submit receipts for all purchases to be maintained by the school district or charter school for five years. This bill is similar to HB 2285 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB237 - Establishes the "Right to Start Act" and provisions to support new businesses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 237 -- RIGHT TO START ACT
SPONSOR: Smith (155) This bill amends Chapters 34, 37, and 620 RSMo, to establish the "Right To Start Act". Beginning January 1, 2024, 5% of all state contracts shall be awarded to businesses that have been in operation for less than five years. Additionally, 5% of all workforce development funding shall be awarded to organizations or programs that provide services to businesses that have been in operation for less than five years. The state community development block grant manager shall also encourage 5% of the funding for budgeted economic development programs to be allocated to businesses established within the previous five years. The Department of Economic Development and the Division of Professional Registration shall also encourage the elimination of license and registration fees for new businesses. The bill also creates the Office of Entrepreneurship within the Department of Economic Development to serve as a point of contact to assist businesses operating for five years or less in their interactions with the state government. No later than January 1, 2025, the Commissioner of the Office of Administration shall file an annual report with the General Assembly that: 1) Provides demographic and geographic breakdowns of state contracts to businesses that have been in operation for less than five years; 2) Provides a comparison between the number of contracts awarded to certain businesses; and 3) Provides recommendations as to how contracts might be awarded in the future to underrepresented areas, workforce development, and community development. No later than January 1, 2025, the Office of Economic Development shall prepare an annual report titled "The Entrepreneur Impact Statement" that details how legislation enacted the prior year affected businesses in operation for less than five years. The State Community Development Block Grant Manager, within the Department of Economic Development, shall also file a report that includes information on economic development funding, block grants, and services to businesses established within the previous five years. This bill is similar to HB 1202 (2021). |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-02 H - Referred to House committee on Economic Development | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB239 - Establishes the Show Missouri Film and Digital Media Act | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Travis Smith (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 239 -- SHOW MISSOURI FILM AND DIGITAL MEDIA ACT
SPONSOR: Smith (155) This bill establishes the "Show Missouri Film And Digital Media Act". The bill reauthorizes a tax credit for certain expenses related to the production of qualified film production projects, as defined in the bill. Tax credits for such expenses under previous law expired on November 28, 2013. Beginning with all tax years on or after January 1, 2024, this bill authorizes a tax credit equal to 25% of qualifying in-state expenses, as defined in the bill, and 10% of qualifying out-of- state expenses, as defined in the bill, associated with the production of a qualified film production project. An additional 5% tax credit may be awarded for both in-state and out-of-state qualifying expenses if at least 50% of the qualifying film project is filmed in Missouri. An additional 5% tax credit may be awarded if the Department of Economic Development determines that the script of the qualifying film project reflects positively on certain aspects of Missouri. The bill sunsets on December 31, 2030. This bill is similar to HB 2558 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-01 H - Public hearing completed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB241 - Prohibits public school membership in any statewide activities association that prohibits home school students from participating in any event or activity offered by the school district in which the student resides | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Josh Hurlbert (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 241 -- HOME SCHOOL STUDENT ACTIVITIES
SPONSOR: Hurlbert This bill provides that a school district shall not be a member of, or remit any funds to, any statewide activities association that prohibits a home school student from trying out or auditioning for a team or club membership in any event or activity offered by the school district for any reason relating to such student's home school instruction. Nor shall a school district prohibit a home schooled student from trying out or auditioning for a team or club membership in any event or activity. A home school student may be required to participate in one class per day for sixth through eight grade and one-half unit of credit for ninth through 12th grade per semester. This bill further provides that school discipline policies will apply to home school students and records created pertaining to a home school student will be made confidential. This bill is similar to HCS HB 2369 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on General Laws | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB242 - Modifies provisions relating to Missouri empowerment scholarship accounts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 242 -- MISSOURI EMPOWERMENT SCHOLARSHIP
SPONSOR: Hurlbert This bill terminates the current voluntary tax credit provisions of the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship program on September 1, 2025, and requires that any tax credits benefit and all allowable activities be completed by July 1, 2024. The bill creates the "Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program" within Sections 166.700 to 166.720, RSMo, and modifies the current program language beginning July 1, 2024, by creating a board to oversee the program, expanding the program to any elementary or secondary school student in the state, and requiring that all qualified students receive a grant amount equal to the state adequacy target either in four payments or in a lump sum at the beginning of the school year. The bill requires that awarded grant amounts be distributed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education from money appropriated by the state for the program. The bill establishes the "Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Board" within the Office of State Treasurer. The members are specified in the bill and include one member appointed by the President Pro Tem of the Senate, one member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and three members appointed by the Governor. Duties of the Board are specified in the bill and include, but are not limited to, ensuring that participating students take the state achievement tests, an annual parent satisfaction survey, and reporting annual findings to the General Assembly beginning in the 2024-25 school year. This bill contains a penalty provision for any person found to have used money intended for Missouri Empowerment Scholarship accounts for any purpose other than those allowed and set forth. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB243 - Expands the availability of Missouri empowerment scholarship accounts to qualified students living in any county with at least one hundred thousand inhabitants | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Josh Hurlbert (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 243 -- MISSOURI EMPOWERMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
SPONSOR: Hurlbert This bill expands the current definition of "qualified student" for the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Program from "any county with a charter form of government" to "any county with at least 100,000 inhabitants". This would expand the current definition to allow qualified students to reside in Boone, Cass, Franklin, Greene, Jasper, and Platte counties. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB244 - Expands the definition of a qualified student for purposes of eligibility for Missouri empowerment scholarship accounts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Josh Hurlbert (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 244 -- MISSOURI EMPOWERMENT SCHOLARSHIP
SPONSOR: Hurlbert This bill modifies the definition of "qualified student" for the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Program by removing the requirement that the student be an incoming kindergartener or 1st grader or that the student attended a public school for a semester within the last 12 months and allow students attending private schools to become "qualified students". |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB245 - Allows students who are qualified for Missouri empowerment scholarship accounts to remain eligible in years after the student accepted no grant | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Josh Hurlbert (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 245 -- MISSOURI EMPOWERMENT SCHOLARSHIP
SPONSOR: Hurlbert This bill allows the parents of a qualified student currently receiving a Missouri Empowerment Scholarship grant to enter a written agreement with an educational assistance organization to forgo a grant award for one fiscal year without such qualified student losing eligibility for the program in subsequent fiscal years and without the student needing to requalify for the program again. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB253 - Establishes transfer procedures to nonresident districts for students in public schools | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HCS HB 253 -- STUDENT TRANSFERS (Pollitt) |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-11 S - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB255 - Requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop, use, and report student grade-level equivalence data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 255 -- STUDENT GRADE LEVEL EQUIVALENCE DATA
SPONSOR: Pollitt This bill defines "Grade-level equivalence", a metric developed and used by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to show a student's proximity to doing grade-level work, and requires DESE to establish panels to review and revise the performance-level descriptors for each academic subject and grade level. The bill identifies and describes the performance level descriptors as: advanced; proficient; grade level; basic; and below basic with specified characteristics for each level. Beginning in the 2024-25 school year and in each subsequent year the school accountability report card must provide each student's grade-level equivalence as measured on the statewide assessment. Data relating to the grade-level equivalence must be searchable on a building-by- building, school-by-school, district-by-district, and statewide level. Such data must display a percentage of students are at grade level or above for each level, provided that no data will disclose personal identification of any student except to a student's parent. |
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Last Action: | 2023-01-25 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB256 - Expands the definition of special victim to include sports officials at a sporting event | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Brad Pollitt (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 256 -- SPORTS OFFICIALS
SPONSOR: Pollitt This bill expands the definition of "special victim" under Section 565.002, RSMo, to include sports officials assaulted at a sporting event while performing their duties as sports officials. This bill is the same as HB 1883 (2022) and HB 102 (2021). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Crime Prevention and Public Safety | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB257 - Modifies provisions relating to teacher and school employee retirement systems | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Brad Pollitt (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HCS HB 257 -- TEACHER AND SCHOOL EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
SPONSOR: Pollitt COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass with HCS" by the Standing Committee on Pensions by a vote of 8 to 0. The following is a summary of the House Committee Substitute for HB 257. The bill modifies the Board membership of the Missouri Department of Transportation and Highway Patrol Employees' Retirement System by having the terms of the active employee representatives serving on the Board on August 28, 2026, to continue an additional two years until June 30, 2028, and after such date all terms of elected active employee representatives shall be for four years beginning July 1, 2028, and every four years thereafter (Section 104.160, RSMo). Current law provides that between July 1, 2001, and July 1, 2014, a member of Public School Retirement System of Missouri ("PSRS") with 31 years or more of service, regardless of age, be provided a retirement allowance with a multiplier of 2.55% of the member's final average salary for each year of the membership service. This bill modifies this provision by removing the expiration date and by providing that a member with 32 years or more of service may receive such retirement allowance (Section 169.070). The bill modifies the current annual earning limit of 60% of the minimum teacher salary for any retired member of PSRS employed in a position covered under the Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri (PEERS). Beginning on August 28, 2023, and ending on June 30, 2028, the bill allows such teachers to earn up to 133% of the annual earnings limit applicable to a Social Security recipient before the calendar year of attainment of full retirement age under federal regulations. After June 30, 2028, such teachers may earn up to annual earnings exemption amount applicable to a Social Security retirement recipient before the calendar year of attainment of full retirement age under federal regulations, without a discontinuance of the person's retirement allowance from the retirement system. This does not apply to retired members currently receiving benefits who are employed as a full-time teacher of certain state agencies and institutions. Additionally, current law provides that a retired teacher or a retired noncertificated employee who is receiving a retirement benefit from PSRS/PEERS is allowed to work full-time for up to two years for a PSRS/PEERS-covered school district if there is a shortage of certified teachers or noncertificated employees. This bill allows employees to work full-time up to four years for the district. Furthermore, the number of retired teachers that currently may teach in a school district with a critical shortage shall not exceed, at any one time, the lesser of 10% of the teacher staff for that school district, or five teachers. This bill provides that the total number of retired teachers shall not exceed, at any one time, the greater of 1% of the total of teacher and non-certified staff for that school district, or five teachers (Sections 169.560 and 169.596). This bill is the same as SB 75 (2023) and HCS for HB 496 (2023). The following is a summary of the public testimony from the committee hearing. The testimony was based on the introduced version of the bill. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that the bill addresses the critical shortage for certified staff by increasing the current number of years staff can work in a PSRS/PEERS eligible position while receiving retirement from 2 years to 4 years. There is no negative impact based upon this bill. The bill allows five individuals to come back if there is a critical shortage regardless of the school size. However, for a larger jurisdiction the bill ties it to greater than 1% of the total certificated teachers and noncertificated staff for the school district. The bill has a viable solution for seasoned and good teachers to stay in the classroom. Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Pollitt; Aligned; Missouri Retired Teachers Association and Public School Personnel; Missouri State Teachers Association; and Missouri National Education Association. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. OTHERS: Others testifying on the bill say there is no impact on the retirement systems per the fiscal note that has been submitted. Testifying in person on the bill was the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-17 H - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB258 - Provides a sales tax exemption for the production of electricity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Doug Richey (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 258 -- SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR ENERGY
SPONSOR: Richey This bill creates a state sales tax exemption for utilities, equipment, and materials used to generate or transmit electricity. This bill is the same as SB 467 (2019) and similar to SB 467 (2019). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Utilities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB259 - Reduces the assessment percentage of personal property | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 259 -- PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES
SPONSOR: Sander Currently, personal property is assessed at 33.3% of its true value in money. Beginning January 1, 2024, this bill requires county assessors in any county with more than 700,000 but fewer than 800,000 to annually reduce the percentage such that the amount by which the revenue generated by taxes levied on the personal property is substantially equal to 100% of the growth in revenue generated by real property assessment growth, as defined in the bill. Annual reductions shall be made until December 31, 2076. Thereafter, the percentage of true value in money at which personal property is assessed shall be equal to the percentage in effect on December 31, 2076. For the purposes of the tax levied for the Blind Pension Fund, county assessors shall assess all personal property at 33.3% of its true value in money. Currently, this bill only applies to Jackson County. This bill is similar to HB 2594 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-25 H - Public hearing completed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB260 - Creates a sales tax exemption for food | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 260 -- TAXATION
SPONSOR: Sander Currently, there is a reduced statutory sales tax of 1% on all retail sales of food, as defined in the bill, with the revenue from sales being deposited into the School District Trust Fund. This bill provides that all retail sales of food are exempt for sales and use tax. This bill is similar to HB 6 (2022, Special Session). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Children and Families | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB261 - Exempts eye glasses and contact lenses from sales tax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Chris Sander (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 261 -- TAXATION
SPONSOR: Sander This bill provides a sales tax exemption for prescription eye glasses and contact lenses. This bill is the same as HB 1 (2022, Special Session). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB266 - Requires health benefit plans to provide coverage for in vitro fertilization | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Chris Sander (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 266 -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR IN VITRO FERTILIZATION
SPONSOR: Fogle This bill requires health insurance companies to provide coverage for in vitro fertilization. Coverage required under this section shall include services and procedures performed at a medical facility licensed or certified by the Department of Health and Senior Services or another state health department that conform to the guidelines and minimum standards of the: (1) American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists for in vitro fertilization clinics; or (2) American Society for Reproductive Medicine for programs of in vitro fertilization. The provisions of this bill won't apply to a supplemental insurance policy, including a life care contract, accident-only policy, specified disease policy, hospital policy providing a fixed daily benefit only, Medicare supplement policy, long term care policy, short-term major medical policy of six months' or less duration, or any other supplemental policy as determined by the Director of the Department of Commerce and Insurance. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Children and Families | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB268 - Establishes the Regulatory Sandbox Act | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SS#3/HCS/HB 268 - This act establishes provisions relating to the promotion of business development.
RIGHT-TO-START ACT By no later than June 30, 2025, and annually thereafter, this act requires the Commissioner of Administration to file a report with the General Assembly that includes information on contracts awarded to businesses that have been in operation for less than three years, as described in the act.
This act also requires the Commissioner of Administration, in conjunction with the Office of Entrepreneurship, which is established by the act, to file a report with the General Assembly making recommendations on improving access and resources for new Missouri businesses that have been in operation for less than three years, including minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses. (Section 34.195)
This provision is identical to a provision in HCS/SS/SCS/SBs 3 & 69 (2023) and is substantially similar to a provision in HCS/SS/SB 807 (2022), SS/HCS/HB 2587 (2022), and HCS/HB 1590 (2022).
CHILD CARE CONTRIBUTION TAX CREDIT This act establishes the "Child Care Contribution Tax Credit Act".
For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, this act authorizes a tax credit in an amount up to 75% of the taxpayer's contribution to a child care provider. A child care provider shall issue the taxpayer a contribution verification within sixty days of receiving a contribution, and shall remit such verification to the Department of Economic Development. A failure to issue a contribution verification to a taxpayer shall entitle the taxpayer to a refund of the donation.
Donations made under the act shall be used directly by a child care provider to promote child care for children 12 years of age and younger, shall not be made to a child care provider in which the taxpayer has a direct financial interest, and shall not be made in exchange for care of a child or children of the taxpayer. A child care provider that uses a contribution for an ineligible purpose shall repay to the Department the value of the tax credit used for such ineligible purpose.
Tax credits authorized by the act shall not be refundable or transferable, but may be carried back one tax year or forward for up to five tax years. Notwithstanding this provision, taxpayers that are exempt for federal tax purposes shall be eligible for a refund of any tax credits received under this act, as described in the act.
The maximum amount of tax credits that shall be authorized in a calendar year shall not exceed $20 million. If the maximum amount of tax credits is authorized in a calendar year, the maximum amount of tax credits that may be authorized in subsequent years shall be increased by 15%, provided that all such increases in the allowable amount of tax credits shall be reserved for contributions made to child care providers located in a child care desert, as such term is defined in the act.
This provision shall sunset on December 31, 2029, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. (Section 135.1310)
This provision is identical to a provision in SCS/SB 184 (2023) and SB 509 (2023).
EMPLOYER PROVIDED CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE TAX CREDIT This act establishes the "Employer Provided Child Care Assistance Tax Credit Act".
For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, this act authorizes a tax credit in an amount equal to 30% of qualified child care expenditures, as defined in the act, paid or incurred by an employer providing child care for its employees. The amount of the tax credit authorized under this act shall not exceed $200,000 per taxpayer per tax year. A facility shall not be considered a child care facility for the purposes of the act unless enrollment in the facility is open to employees of the taxpayer, and at least 30% of the enrollees of the facility are dependents of employees of the taxpayer if the facility is the principal business of the taxpayer.
Tax credits authorized by the act shall not be refundable or transferable, but may be carried back one tax year or forward for up to five tax years. Notwithstanding this provision, taxpayers that are exempt for federal tax purposes shall be eligible for a refund of any tax credits received under this act, as described in the act.
The maximum amount of tax credits that shall be authorized in a calendar year shall not exceed $20 million. If the maximum amount of tax credits is authorized in a calendar year, the maximum amount of tax credits that may be authorized in subsequent years shall be increased by 15%, provided that all such increases in the allowable amount of tax credits shall be reserved for qualified child care expenditures for child care facilities located in a child care desert, as such term is defined in the act.
Tax credits authorized by this act shall be subject to recapture, as described in the act.
This provision shall sunset on December 31, 2029, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. (Section 135.1325)
This provision is identical to a provision in SCS/SB 184 (2023) and SB 509 (2023).
CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TAX CREDIT This act establishes the "Child Care Providers Tax Credit Act".
For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, this act authorizes child care providers with three or more employees to claim a tax credit in an amount equal to the child care provider's eligible employer withholding tax, as defined in the act, and may also claim a tax credit in an amount up to 30% of the child care provider's capital expenditures, as defined in the act, provided that such capital expenditures are not less than $1,000. The amount of the tax credit authorized under this act shall not exceed $200,000 per child care provider per tax year.
A child care provider shall submit to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education an application for the tax credit on a form to be provided by the Department. The child care provider shall provide proof of any capital expenditures for which the provider is claiming a tax credit.
Tax credits authorized by the act shall not be refundable or transferable, but may be carried back one tax year or forward for up to five tax years. Notwithstanding this provision, taxpayers that are exempt for federal tax purposes shall be eligible for a refund of any tax credits received under this act, as described in the act.
The maximum amount of tax credits that shall be authorized in a calendar year shall not exceed $20 million. If the maximum amount of tax credits is authorized in a calendar year, the maximum amount of tax credits that may be authorized in subsequent years shall be increased by 15%, provided that all such increases in the allowable amount of tax credits shall be reserved for child care providers located in a child care desert, as such term is defined in the act.
This provision shall sunset on December 31, 2029, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. (Section 135.1350)
This provision is identical to a provision in SCS/SB 184 (2023) and SB 509 (2023).
SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY FAIRNESS BOARD Provisions in current law establishing the Small Business Regulatory Fairness Board are repealed. (Sections 536.303 to 536.315 and sections 536.323 to 536.328)
OFFICE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP This act creates the Office of Entrepreneurship within the Department of Economic Development. The Office shall employ an individual to promote policies and initiatives to support the growth of entrepreneurship of Missouri-based businesses with less than ten employees, including minority, women, and veteran entrepreneurship, in this state. (Section 620.3800)
This provision is identical to a provision in HCS/SS/SCS/SBs 3 & 69 (2023) and is substantially similar to a provision in HCS/SS/SB 807 (2022), SS/HCS/HB 2587 (2022), and HCS/HB 1590 (2022).
RURAL ACCESS TO CAPITAL ACT This act establishes the "Missouri Rural Access to Capital Act", which provides a tax credit for certain investments made in businesses located in rural areas in this state.
This act allows investors to make capital investments in a rural fund, as defined in the act. Such investors shall be allowed a tax credit for a period of six years beginning with the year the investor made a capital investment. The tax credit shall be equal to a percentage of the capital investment. The percentage shall be zero for the first two years, and fifteen percent for the subsequent four years. Tax credits issued under the act shall not be refundable, but may be carried forward to any of the five subsequent tax years, as described in the act. No more than $16 million dollars in tax credits shall be authorized in a given calendar year.
A rural fund wishing to accept investments as capital investments shall apply to the Department of Economic Development. The application shall include the amount of capital investment requested, a copy of the applicant's license as a rural business or small business investment company, evidence that the applicant has made at least $100 million in investments in nonpublic companies located in counties throughout the United States with a population less than fifty thousand, evidence that the applicant has made at least $30 million in investments in nonpublic companies located in Missouri, and a business plan that includes a revenue impact statement projecting state and local tax revenue to be generated by the applicant's proposed qualified investments, as described in the act. The rural fund shall also submit a nonrefundable application fee of $5,000.
The Department shall grant or deny an application within sixty days of receipt. The Department shall deny an application if such application is incomplete or insufficient, if the revenue impact assessment does not demonstrate that the business plan will result in a positive economic impact on the state over a ten year period, or if the Department has already approved the maximum amount of capital investment authority.
Rural funds shall use capital investments made by investors to make qualified investments, as defined in the act, in eligible businesses. An eligible business is a business that, at the time of the qualified investment, has fewer than two hundred fifty employees, has its principal business operations in the state, is engaged in certain industries, as described in the act, does not knowingly employ any individual who is unlawfully present in this country, and is located or has committed to locate in a rural area.
The Department may recapture tax credits if the rural fund does not invest sixty percent of its capital investment authority in qualified investments within two years of the date of the capital investment, and one hundred percent of its capital investment authority within three years, if the rural fund fails to maintain qualified investments equal to ninety percent of its capital investment authority in years three through six, as described in the act, if prior to exiting the program or thirty days after the sixth year, the rural fund makes a distribution or payment that results in the fund having less than one hundred percent of its capital investment authority invested in qualified investments, or if the rural fund violates provisions of the act.
Rural funds shall submit annual reports to the Department, including the name and location of each eligible business receiving a qualified investment, the total number of new jobs, maintained jobs, new payroll, maintained payroll, new revenue, and maintained revenue by each eligible business receiving a qualified investment, a revenue impact assessment projecting state and local tax revenue generated and projected to be generated, and any other information required by the Department, as described in the act.
At any time after the sixth anniversary of the capital investment, a rural fund may apply to the Department to exit the program. The Department shall respond to such application within fifteen days. At the time a rural fund exits the program, it shall be required to make a distribution to the state, not to exceed ten percent of the amount of tax credits received, if the amount of state and local tax benefits generated by the rural fund's qualified investments are less than the amount of tax credits distributed to the rural fund.
These provisions shall sunset on August 28, 2029, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. (Sections 620.3500 to 620.3530)
These provisions are substantially similar to HCS/HB 959 (2023), 675 (2022), HB 1885 (2022), SCS/SB 465 (2021), HB 1361 (2021), SB 724 (2020), SCS/SB 477 (2019), HB 1230 (2019), and HB 1236 (2019), and to provisions in HCS/SS/SCS/SB 92 (2023), SB 644 (2022), SB 1091 (2022), SCS/SB 750 (2022), and SS/SCS/HB 948 (2021).
REGULATORY SANDBOX ACT This act establishes the "Regulatory Sandbox Act", which creates the Regulatory Relief Office within the Department of Economic Development. The Regulatory Relief Office shall administer the provisions of the act with the purpose of identifying state regulations that could potentially be waived or suspended for participating businesses during a two-year period in which the participating business demonstrates an innovative product offering to consumers.
The Regulatory Relief Office shall maintain a web page on the Department's website that invites residents and businesses to make suggestions regarding regulations that could be modified or eliminated to reduce the regulatory burden of residents and businesses in the state. (Section 620.3905)
The Regulatory Relief Office shall be responsible for evaluating and approving or denying applications to participate in the Sandbox Program. An applicant shall submit an application along with a $300 application fee to the Regulatory Relief Office, which shall include contact information and a description of the innovative offering to be demonstrated, including statements regarding how the innovative offering is subject to licensing, legal prohibition, or other authorization requirements outside of the Sandbox Program; each regulation that the applicant seeks to have waived or suspended while participating in the Sandbox Program; how the innovative offering would benefit consumers; and what risks might exist for consumers who use or purchase the innovative offering, as described in the act.
No later than fifteen business days after the day on which a completed application is received by the Regulatory Relief Office, the Office shall review the application and refer the application to each applicable agency, as defined in the act, that regulates the applicant's business. No later than sixty days after the day on which an applicable agency receives a completed application for review, the applicable agency shall provide a written report to the Sandbox Program director with the applicable agency's findings, including any identifiable, likely, and significant harm to the health, safety, or financial well-being of consumers that the relevant regulation protects against, and a recommendation to the Regulatory Relief Office that the applicant either be admitted or denied entrance into the Sandbox Program. An applicable agency may deny an application for reasons described in the act. The Regulatory Relief Office shall not approve any application denied by an applicable agency. (Section 620.3915)
Upon the receipt of a report from all applicable agencies, the Regulatory Relief Office shall provide the application and associated reports to the General Regulatory Sandbox Program Advisory Committee, which is created by the act. The Advisory Committee shall be composed of eleven members, as described in the act. The Advisory Committee shall advise and make recommendations to the Regulatory Relief Office on whether to approve applications to the Sandbox Program, and may meet at its own discretion to override a decision of the Regulatory Relief Office on the admission or denial of an applicant to the Sandbox Program, provided such override is decided with a two-thirds majority vote of the members of the Advisory Committee, and further provided that such vote shall be taken within fifteen business days of the Regulatory Relief Office's decision. Meetings of the Advisory Committee shall be considered public meetings for the purposes of the Sunshine Law. (Section 620.3910)
Upon approval of an application, a sandbox participant shall have twenty-four months after the day on which its application was approved to demonstrate the innovative offering described in the sandbox participant's application. During such period, the sandbox participant shall be exempt from the regulations outlined in an agreement entered into with the Regulatory Relief Office. Innovative offerings shall only be available to consumers who are residents of this state, and no regulation shall be waived or suspended if such waiver or suspension would prevent a consumer from seeking restitution in the event that the consumer is harmed. A sandbox participant shall not be subject to prosecution or administrative penalty for a violation of any regulation that is waived or suspended during the duration of the participant's demonstration period. (Section 620.3920)
Prior to demonstrating an innovative offering, a sandbox participant shall disclose certain information to consumers, as described in the act. (Section 620.3925)
At least forty-five days prior to the end of a participant's demonstration period, the participant shall notify the Regulatory Relief Office that it either intends to exit the Sandbox Program or that it seeks an extension. The Regulatory Relief Office may grant an extension not to exceed twelve months, and a participant may seek multiple extensions. If a demonstration includes an innovative offering that requires ongoing services or duties beyond the two-year demonstration period, the participant may continue to demonstrate the offering, but shall be subject to all regulations that were waived or suspended as part of the Sandbox Program, provided that any participant that receives an extension to the demonstration period shall not be subject to the waived or suspended regulations until after the end of the extended demonstration period.
A sandbox participant shall retain certain records for a period of two years after exiting the Sandbox Program.
The Regulatory Relief Office shall establish quarterly reporting requirements for each participant, and each participant shall notify the Regulatory Relief Office and each applicable agency of any incidents that result in harm to the health, safety, or financial well-being of a consumer.
No later than forty-five days after a sandbox participant exits the Sandbox Program, such participant shall submit a written report describing an overview of the demonstration. No later than thirty days after receiving such report, an applicable agency shall provide a written report to the Regulatory Relief Office that describes any statutory or regulatory reform the applicable agency recommends. (Section 620.3930)
These provisions are substantially similar to SB 1068 (2022) and to provisions in SS/HCS/HB 2587 (2022), HCS/SS/SCS/SB 931 (2022), HCS/SS/SB 807 (2022), and HCS/SS#2/SCS/SB 968 (2022). JOSH NORBERG
SA #1 - MODIFIES PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE ASSESSMENT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
SA #2 - MODIFIES THE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TAX CREDIT
SA #3 - ESTABLISHES THE MISSOURI GEOSPATIAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
SA #4 - MODIFIES PROVISIONS RELATING TO HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS' RESTRICTIONS ON THE OWNERSHIP OR PASTURING OF CHICKENS
SA #5 - MODIFIES PROVISIONS IN THE RURAL ACCESS TO CAPITAL ACT |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-09 H - Referred to House committee on Fiscal Review | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB269 - Requires a state agency to repeal two existing rules before enacting a new one | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 269 -- ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
SPONSOR: Riley This bill prohibits a rule proposed by a department, agency, commission, or board from taking effect unless the entity proposing the rule also repeals at least two existing rules. This bill is the same as HB 1714 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-22 H - Public hearing completed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB270 - Modifies provisions relating to licensure based on work experience in another jurisdiction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 270 -- LICENSURE BASED ON WORK EXPERIENCE
SPONSOR: Riley Any person who has at least three years of work experience in an occupation or profession in another state, a branch or unit of the military, a territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any combination of such jurisdictions, and whose work experience involved the practice of an occupation or profession for which a license is required in Missouri but is not required in the jurisdiction or jurisdictions in which the person worked, may submit an application for a license in Missouri in the occupation or profession, along with proof of at least three years of work experience in the occupation or profession, to the relevant oversight body in this state. The application must be reviewed within 45 days and any examination, educational, or experience requirements must be waived by the oversight body. However, the requirements will not be waived if the applicant is currently under investigation by an oversight body outside of Missouri, has a complaint pending with an oversight body outside of Missouri, is currently under disciplinary action with an oversight body outside of Missouri, has had any license in the relevant occupation or profession revoked by an oversight body outside of Missouri or who has a criminal record that would disqualify him or her for licensure in Missouri. This bill is the same as HB 1900 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-07 H - Not heard in committee | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB282 - Changes the law regarding firearm concealed carry permits | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Adam Schnelting (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 282 -- CONCEALED CARRY PERMITS (Schnelting) |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-04 S - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB288 - Requires school districts to provide "period products" at no cost in charter schools and public middle and high schools | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 288 --PERIOD PRODUCTS
SPONSOR: Lewis (25) Beginning on July 1, 2024, this bill requires every school district and charter school in which 40% or more of the students reside in households with a household income that does not exceed 185% of the most recent poverty guidelines to provide period products in the restrooms for all middle school, junior high, and high school buildings in which there are students in grades six through 12 at no charge to the students. "Period Products" are defined as tampons and sanitary napkins for use in connection with the menstrual cycle. This bill is the same as HB 1843 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB290 - Exempts diapers from sales tax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 290 -- SALES TAX
SPONSOR: Lewis (25) This bill exempts all sales of diapers from sales tax. For the purposes of this bill, "diapers" means absorbent garments worn by infants or toddlers who are not toilet-trained or by individuals who are incapable of controlling their bladder or bowel movements. This bill is similar to HB 2384 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB292 - Requires health benefit plans to provide coverage for the treatment of obesity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 292 -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR OBESITY
SPONSOR: Lewis (25) Beginning January 1, 2024, health carriers or health benefit plans are required to provide coverage for the treatment of obesity and morbid obesity and the diseases and ailments caused by obesity and morbid obesity including, but not limited to, treatment by bariatric surgery. The services shall not be subject to any greater deductible or co-payment than any other health care service provided by the health benefit plan. This provision does not apply to supplemental insurance policies, as determined by the Director of the Department of Commerce and Insurance. This bill is similar to HB 2385 (2022) and HB 875 (2021). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Insurance Policy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB301 - Modifies and establishes provisions relating to public safety | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SCS/HCS/HB 301 - This act modifies provisions relating to public safety.
SPECIAL PROSECUTORS (Section 56.601) This act provides that if the Governor determines that a threat to public safety and health exists in a jurisdiction that has a certain number of homicide cases as provided in the act, he or she may appoint a special prosecutor for that jurisdiction for a period of up to 5 years. The special prosecutor is not required to reside in the jurisdiction to which he or she was appointed.
Such special prosecutor shall have exclusive jurisdiction to initiate prosecutions for the offenses of murder in the first and second degree, assault in the first and second degree, robbery in the first or second degree, vehicle hijacking, and armed criminal action. The special prosecutor shall also have exclusive jurisdiction over all other charges stemming from the same criminal event as the initial offense and the circuit or prosecuting attorney shall withdraw from any such case the special prosecutor has exclusive jurisdiction.
This act also provides that such special prosecutor shall have the same salary as an associate circuit judge and has the authority to hire additional special prosecuting attorneys and staff which shall be funded by General Revenue.
Finally, the Governor may continue to appoint such special prosecutor for additional 5 year terms, as provided in the act.
This provision is similar to SB 575 (2023).
PERSONAL DOCUMENTATION OF AN OFFENDER (Section 217.830) This act provides that the Department of Corrections shall develop a policy outlining how offenders may apply for Medicaid, a birth certificate, Social Security card, and state identification prior to release. The Department shall assist offenders in obtaining these documents prior to release. Additionally, any educational or special training certificate shall be provided to the offender at the time of release.
BACK THE BLUE LICENSE PLATES (Section 301.3175) This act provides that nonapportioned motor vehicles may be issued "Back the Blue" license plates by the Department of Revenue.
BAIL (Section 544.453) When a judge or judicial officer sets bail or conditions of release in all courts in Missouri for any offense charged, he or she shall consider whether: • A defendant poses a danger to a victim of crime, the community, any witness to the crime, or to any other person; • A defendant is a flight risk; • A defendant has committed a violent misdemeanor offense, sexual offense, or felony offense in this state or any other state in the last 5 years; and • A defendant has failed to appear in court as a required condition of probation or parole for a violent misdemeanor or felony within the last 3 years.
These provisions are identical to HB 52 (2023) and SB 1093 (2023) and to provisions in SCS/HB 2088, et al (2022), SCS/HB 2697, et al (2022), and HCS/HB 2246 (2022) and similar to SB 888 (2022) and SB 487 (2021).
MINIMUM PRISON TERMS (Sections 558.019) This act repeals provisions relating to certain offenses which have mandatory prison terms and provides that all classes of felonies shall have minimum prison terms except those felony offenses relating to controlled substances.
Additionally, this act repeals provisions relating to offenders who were convicted of certain felony offenses prior to August 28, 2019, who were no longer subject to minimum prison terms.
FIREARMS IN SCHOOLS AND ON SCHOOL BUSES (Section 571.030) This act provides that a person who is a school officer commissioned by the school board does not commit the offense of unlawful use of weapons when he or she brings a firearm into a school or on a school bus.
BLAIR'S LAW (Section 571.031) This act establishes "Blair's Law" which specifies that a person commits the offense of unlawful discharge of a firearm if, with criminal negligence, he or she discharges a firearm within or into the limits of a municipality. Any such person shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor for the first offense, a class E felony for the second offense, and a class D felony for any third or subsequent offenses. These provisions will not apply if the firearm is discharged under circumstances as provided in the act.
This provision is identical to SB 343 (2023) and to provisions in SCS/HB 2088, et al (2022), SCS/HB 2697, et al (2022), HB 1637 (2022), HB 1462 (2022), HB 1865 (2022), and HB 1893 (2020).
OFFENSE OF TAMPERING WITH A JUDICIAL OFFICER (Section 575.095) This act provides that a person commits the offense of tampering with a judicial officer if the person disseminates through any means the judicial officer's personal information as provided in the act. Additionally, this act provides a judicial officer shall include a judge or commissioner of state or federal court. If a judicial officer or a member of his or her family is injured or dies, the offense is a class B felony.
OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL DISCLOSURE OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION (Section 578.710) This act provides that a person commits the offense of unlawful disclosure of personally identifiable information if he or she knowingly releases or publicly discloses the name, home address, Social Security number, telephone number, or other personal information of an elected officer or his or her family members with the purpose to harass or cause death or bodily injury. This offense shall be a class A misdemeanor, unless done to influence the performance of an elected official, then it is a class D felony.
POST COMMISSION TRAINING INSTRUCTORS (Section 590.060) This act provides that instructors at Missouri police academies shall be approved by the POST Commission.
PEACE OFFICER TUITION REIMBURSEMENT (Sections 590.1070 & 590.1075) This act establishes the "Peace Officer Basic Training Tuition Reimbursement Program" within the Department of Public Safety.
This program shall provide reimbursement for qualifying Missouri residents or government entities who have paid tuition at a state licensed training center required for peace officer licensure. The POST Commission shall be responsible for the implementation of this program as provided in the act. Tuition reimbursement shall be subject to the availability of funds and shall be available to certain full-time peace officers as provided in the act.
Finally, this act establishes the "Peace Officer Basic Training Tuition Reimbursement Fund" which shall consist of money appropriated by the General Assembly and any gifts or donations.
This act is identical to SB 141 (2023), SB 786 (2022), HB 295 (2021), and HCS/HB 1703 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-02 S - Placed on Informal Calendar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB317 - Establishes the Missouri Technology Task Force | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 317 -- MISSOURI STATE TECHNOLOGY TASK FORCE
SPONSOR: Riggs This bill establishes the "Missouri State Technology Task Force". The mission of the Task Force is to: (1) Evaluate the condition of the state's current technology platforms; (2) Evaluate the uses of cloud computing and artificial intelligence to improve the state's technological foundation and customer service; (3) Evaluate the state's certificate programs and workforce development efforts, including any efforts to use knowledge models to help guide students into certain employment areas from young ages so that they are able to advance in rewarding careers; (4) Research and review adaptive technology initiatives for state use; (5) Evaluate current cost-spending and cost-saving state technological protocols; (6) Make recommendations regarding the condition of the state's technological systems; (7) Make recommendations regarding the condition of the state's citizen accessible technology platforms; and (8) Make recommendations regarding the use of technology and artificial intelligence to improve state management of records and to enable Missouri citizens and agencies to have more efficient electronic communications and access. The Task Force membership is listed in the bill, and includes members of the General Assembly: with five members of the House of Representatives, of which three members are appointed by the Speaker and two members appointed by the Minority Leader; and three members of the Senate with two appointed by the President Pro Tem and one appointed by the Minority Leader. Membership will also include: appointees of the executive branch; and appointees that are subject matter experts in Missouri-based technology providers, cyber security, web-based communication services, electronic records and storage retention, and large-scale software implementation. The Task Force shall submit a summary of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly before August 28, 2024. The Task Force will be suspended on January 1, 2025, after which a new set of members will be appointed as provided in the bill. The Task Force will resume its operations on January 1, 2026 and report an updated summary of its findings and recommendations for legislation to the General Assembly on August 28, 2026. Thereafter, the Task Force will continue to meet every two years. The Missouri State Technology Task force shall expire twelve years after it's effective date. This bill is similar to HCS HB 2583 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-06 H - Scheduled for Committee Hearing 04/12/2023 8:00 AM - House-Government Efficiency and Downsizing, HR 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB321 - Authorizes a tax credit for certain contraception costs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 321 -- TAX CREDIT FOR CERTAIN CONTRACEPTION COSTS
SPONSOR: Appelbaum Beginning January 1, 2024, this bill allows a taxpayer to claim a tax credit up to $500 for the cost of contraception incurred during the year. Contraception includes any method or device used to prevent pregnancy that is approved by Food and Drug Administration and the taxpayer may be required to provide proof of the costs incurred. The tax credit is refundable, but shall not be sold, transferred, or assigned. The tax credits allowed under this section shall not exceed $5 million in any fiscal year. These provisions will sunset December 31, 2030. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Children and Families | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB323 - Creates provisions relating to insurance coverage for fertility treatments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 323 -- INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR FERTILITY TREATMENTS
SPONSOR: Appelbaum This bill requires health benefit plans, beginning August 28, 2023, to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility. Coverage for certain procedures is required only where less costly treatments have been unsuccessful, the patient has not undergone a certain number of prior procedures, and the procedures are performed at medical facilities that conform to the in vitro fertilization standards of the American College of Obstetric and Gynecology or the American Fertility Society. This bill contains an exemption for religious organizations that find the procedures to violate their religious and moral teachings and beliefs. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Insurance Policy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB332 - Expands the definition of a qualified student for purposes of eligibility for Missouri empowerment scholarship accounts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 332 -- MISSOURI EMPOWERMENT SCHOLARSHIP ACCOUNTS
SPONSOR: Hurlbert This bill expands the current definition of a "qualified student" for a Missouri Empowerment Scholarship to include those students that have: an evaluation report that qualifies the student for the development of an individualized education program (IEP), an approved 504 plan, or a services plan for parentally placed private school children with disabilities. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB336 - Creates provisions relating to employer liability for injuries from required immunizations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HCS HB 336 -- REQUIRED IMMUNIZATION LIABILITY ACT
SPONSOR: Boggs COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass with HCS" by the Standing Committee on Emerging Issues by a vote of 8 to 4. The following is a summary of the House Committee Substitute for HB 336. This bill establishes the "Required Immunization Liability Act", which states that an employer that requires its employees to receive an immunization as a condition of employment shall be liable for damages or injury resulting from the required immunization solely due to the employer's requirement. The following is a summary of the public testimony from the committee hearing. The testimony was based on the introduced version of the bill. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that this bill balances the interests of employers and employees, leaving it within the discretion of employers to require immunization if they deem it necessary, but giving access to appropriate relief for employees that may be harmed because of following this requirement. This bill establishes the appropriate remedy of a tort action for damages caused. This bill ultimately applies and balances free market principles. Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Boggs; Ron Calzone; Pam Buttram; Lori Bourgeois; Jennifer Barker; and Tammy Stidem. OPPONENTS: Those who oppose the bill say that this bill is inappropriate government intervention into how private businesses conduct themselves. Government should not be telling businesses how to operate. This bill creates a new, unnecessary cause of action and source of liability against small businesses. Any potential injury arising from vaccine requirements are already covered under workers compensation. This bill establishes bad public policy to empower individuals who work at-will to have the ability to sue a business for employment practices that the business believes are best. Further, this bill will be in conflict with certain federal requirements and put some businesses in the impossible position of having to decide between federal or state law. Testifying in person against the bill were Overfelt, Missouri Retailers Association; Missouri Grocers Association; Missouri Tire Industry Association; Associated Industries of Missouri; Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce; Mo Health Care Association; Mo Assisted Living Association; and Missouri Hospital Association. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-05 H - Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB337 - Establishes guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sex | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 337 -- STUDENT ATHLETES
SPONSOR: Cook This bill defines "sex" as, the two main categories of male and female into which individuals are divided based on an individual's reproductive biology at birth and the individual's genome. The bill prohibits public school districts and charter schools from allowing a student to participate in a sport designated for the opposite sex as determined by the student's official birth certificate, or if unobtainable, another government record. However, a school district can allow a female student to compete in an athletic competition designated for male students if there is no such competition designated for female students available. The bill clarifies that biological sex is only correctly stated on birth certificates if it was entered at or near the time of birth or modified to correct scrivener's error. School districts in violation of this prohibition will lose state aid. This bill is similar to HB 2197 (2022) and the same as HB 183 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-01-24 H - Public hearing completed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB349 - Modifies provisions relating to property tax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 349 -- PROPERTY TAXES (Christofanelli)
COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Standing Committee on Utilities This bill reclassifies stationary property used for transportation or storage of liquid and gaseous products, including, but not limited to, natural gas that is not propane or LP gas, water, and sewage, from real property to tangible personal property (Section 137.010, RSMo). Beginning January 1, 2023, the provisions of current law relating to depreciable tangible personal property will apply to all stationary property used for transportation or storage of liquid and gaseous products, including, but not limited to, natural gas that is not LP gas, water, and sewage that was or will be placed in service at any time (Section 137.122). This bill is the same as HB 2208 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-25 H - Scheduled for Committee Hearing 04/26/2023 9:45 AM - ** REVISED to ADD HB 643 ** - House-Fiscal Review, HR 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB350 - Expands Missouri empowerment scholarship amounts for students with special needs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Phil Christofanelli (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HCS HB 350 -- FUNDING FOR MISSOURI CHILDREN
SPONSOR: Christofanelli COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass with HCS" by the Standing Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education by a vote of 11 to 5. The following is a summary of the House Committee Substitute for HB 350. MISSOURI EMPOWERMENT SCHOLARSHIPS (Sections 135.714, 135.715, 166.700, and 166.705 RSMo.) Currently, the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship grants are capped at the state adequacy target (SAT) and calculated by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This bill increases the grant amount for pupils with limited English proficiency by 160% over the SAT, for pupils qualifying for free and reduced price lunches 125% over the SAT, and for special education pupils by 175% over the SAT. The bill removes language that imposed a $25 million dollar cap in the first year of the program and a cumulative $50 million dollar cap on the tax credit allowance. The bill expands the current definitions for a "qualified school" and a "qualified student" in the program to include public and private preschool programs and children that are 3 years of age but not eligible for kindergarten. CHILD CARE CONTRIBUTION TAX CREDIT ACT (Section 135.1310) This bill establishes the "Child Care Contribution Tax Credit Act". Beginning January 1, 2023, a taxpayer may claim a tax credit for verified contributions to a child care provider in an amount up to 75% of the contribution. The tax credit issued shall not be less than $100, and shall not exceed $200,000 per tax year. To be eligible for the tax credit, a donation must be: (1) Used directly by a child care provider to promote child care for children 12 years of age or younger; (2) Made to a child care provider in which the taxpayer or a person related to the taxpayer does not have a direct financial interest; and (3) Not made in exchange for care of a child or children in the case of an individual taxpayer that is not an employer making a contribution on behalf of its employees. The tax credits authorized by this section shall not be refundable and shall not transferred, sold, or otherwise conveyed. The cumulative amount of tax credits authorized shall not exceed $20 million for each calendar year. If the maximum amount of tax credits allowed in any calendar year is authorized, the maximum amount of tax credits shall be increased by 15%, provided that all such increases of tax credits shall be reserved for contributions made to child care providers located in a child care desert. The program sunsets on December 31, 2029 . EMPLOYER PROVIDED CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE TAX CREDIT ACT (Section 135.1325) This bill also establishes the "Employer Provided Child Care Assistance Tax Credit Act". Beginning January 1, 2023, a taxpayer may claim a tax credit in an amount equal to 30% of the qualified child care expenditures paid or incurred with respect to a child care facility. The maximum amount of any tax credit issued shall not exceed $200,000 per taxpayer per tax year. A facility shall not be treated as a child care facility with respect to a taxpayer unless the following conditions have been met: (1) Enrollment in the facility is open to employees of the taxpayer during the tax year; and (2) If the facility is the principal business of the taxpayer, at least 30% of the enrollees of such facility are dependents of employees of the taxpayer. The tax credits shall not be refundable, transferable, sold, assigned, or otherwise conveyed. The cumulative amount of tax credits shall not exceed $20 million for each calendar year. If the maximum amount of tax credits allowed in any calendar year is authorized, the maximum amount of tax credits shall be increased by 15%, provided that all such increases of tax credits shall be reserved for contributions made to child care providers located in a child care desert. The program sunsets on December 31, 2029 . CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TAX CREDIT ACT (Section 135.1350) This bill also establishes the "Child Care Providers Tax Credit Act". Beginning January 1, 2024, a child care provider with three or more employees may claim a tax credit in an amount equal to the child care provider's eligible employer withholding tax, and may also claim a tax credit in an amount up to 30% of the child care provider's capital expenditures. No tax credit for capital expenditures shall be allowed if the capital expenditures are less than $1,000. The amount of any tax credit issued shall not exceed $200,000 per child care provider per tax year. To claim a tax credit for capital expenditures, a child care provider shall present proof acceptable to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education that the expenditures fall within the definition of capital expenditure, as defined in the bill. The tax credits shall not be refundable and shall not be transferred, sold, assigned, or otherwise conveyed. Any amount of credit that exceeds the child care provider's state tax liability for the tax year for which the tax credit is issued may be carried back to the child care provider's immediately prior tax year or carried forward to the child care provider's subsequent tax year for up to five succeeding tax years. The cumulative amount of tax credits authorized pursuant to this section shall not exceed $20 million for each calendar year. If the maximum amount of tax credits allowed in any calendar year is authorized, the maximum amount of tax credits shall be increased by 15%, provided that all such increases of tax credits shall be reserved for contributions made to child care providers located in a child care desert. The program sunsets on December 31, 2029. SUPPORTING USE OF CHILD CARE FOR ECONOMIC STABILITY AND SECURITY TAX CREDIT (SUCCESS TAX CREDIT) (Section 135.2560) This bill establishes the "Supporting Use of Child Care for Economic Stability and Security Tax Credit". Beginning January 1, 2024, an eligible taxpayer shall be allowed a nonrefundable tax credit equal to the employment-related expenses for up to two qualifying children, not to exceed: (1) Expenses of $1,800 for each child who was under two years of age at any time during the tax year for which the tax credit is being sought; and (2) Expenses of $1,200 for each child who was two years of age or older during all of the tax year and under six years of age at any time during the tax year for which the tax credit is being sought. A tax credit under this proposal shall not be claimed by more than one taxpayer for the same child. This tax credit shall be nontransferable and nonrefundable, and shall not be carried back or forward to any other tax year. The program sunsets on December 31, 2029. The following is a summary of the public testimony from the committee hearing. The testimony was based on the introduced version of the bill. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that this program has seen enormous success and has truly helped many children across the state receive education that they would not otherwise have been able to access. The expansion makes sense as the areas of highest need and that need the most support are those of special needs and english as a second language. Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Christofanelli; Missouri Catholic Conference; Becki Uccello; Izabella Uccello; and the American Federation For Children. OPPONENTS: Those who oppose the bill say that this is an expansion of a program that uses public money for private schools. The expansion in the area of ESL may not work as that is not currently tracked by the program. Testifying in person against the bill were the Missouri School Boards Association; and the American Federation of Teachers - Missouri. OTHERS: Others testifying on the bill say the program is being utilized by a diverse group of students for a variety of educational opportunities. Testifying in person on the bill were Chris Vas, Herzog Tomorrow Foundation and Families For Home Education, Inc. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-24 H - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB351 - Authorizes a sales tax exemption for the purchase of diapers and feminine hygiene products | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Phil Christofanelli (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 351 -- SALES TAX
SPONSOR: Christofanelli COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass" by the Standing Committee on Children and Families by a vote of 9 to 1. This bill provides a sales tax exemption for all purchases of diapers, incontinence products, and feminine hygiene products. This bill is similar to HB 1679 (2022). PROPONENTS: Supporters say that since these items are necessary for individuals they should not be taxed or withheld to gain profit. These items are not luxuries and therefore should not be taxed at the luxury rate. This bill will also relieve pressure for families as the cost of child care and other items for families are increasing. Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Christofanelli; Pro Choice Missouri; Kids Win Missouri; Muriel Smith, St. Louis Area Diaper Bank; Misssouri State Medical Society; Deidre Anderson, Earlystart; American College of Obstetricians and Gynocologist - Missouri Chapter; and Associated Students of the University of Missouri. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-17 H - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB356 - Modifies provisions relating to income tax deductions for private pensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HS HCS HB 356 -- TAXATION (McGirl)
COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Standing Committee on Ways and Means The bill amends the definition of “business income” to include the total combined profit as properly reported to the IRS on each Schedule F form, as well as the total combined profit as properly reported to the IRS on each Form 4835. The bill also clarifies that a certain percentage of an individual’s business income subtracted from the individual’s federal adjusted gross income to the extent that the income is not otherwise subtracted or deducted in determining the individual’s Missouri taxable income. This bill increases an individual's income tax adjustments related to private pensions in the following manner: (1) Married Filing Combined -- increased from $32,000 to $64,000; (2) Single, Head of Household -- increased from $25,000 to $50,000; and (3) Married Filing Separate -- increased from $16,000 to $32,000 This bill increases the maximum to the first $12,000 of any retirement allowance received from any privately funded sources before January 1, 2024 subtracted from the taxpayers adjusted gross income. The previous maximum was $6,000. This bill also repeals the sunset provision for Section 143.114, RSMo. The bill reauthorizes a deduction from federal adjusted gross income, when determining a taxpayer’s Missouri adjusted gross income, a certain percentage of net capital gain from the sale or exchange of certain securities, as defined in the bill. Under the bill, for all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, when determining Missouri adjusted gross income, a taxpayer is allowed to deduct from the taxpayer's federal gross income, 50% of the net capital gain from the sale or exchange of employer securities of a Missouri corporation to a qualified Missouri stock ownership plan, as specified in the bill. The bill also repeals a provision requiring a tax to be paid by the 1st of February of each year in order for a dog to be permitted to be and remain within the limits of the state. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-24 S - Voted Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB373 - Authorizes Greene County and any city within the county to, upon voter approval, levy a sales tax dedicated to early childhood education programs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 373 -- EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SALES TAX
SPONSOR: Quade This bill authorizes the governing body of counties with more than 260,000 but fewer than 300,000 inhabitants, or any city within those counties, to impose, upon voter approval, a sales tax not to exceed .25% on all retail sales within the county or city for the purpose of funding early childhood education. Upon enactment, this section would apply to Greene County. This bill is similar to HB 2251 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB377 - Repeals the statutory provisions imposing a sales tax on food and authorizes a new tax to offset lost revenue. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 377 -- SALES TAX
SPONSOR: Quade This bill imposes an additional income tax of 1% on Missouri taxable income of foreign businesses or foreign corporations that own agricultural land and are transacting, operating, or conducting business in the state. The revenue derived from the tax shall be deposited by the State Treasurer into the School District Trust Fund (Section 143.075, RSMo). As specified in this bill, there shall be no tax levied and imposed on any retail sales of food (Section 144.104). This bill is similar to HB 2249 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Children and Families | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB379 - Authorizes a one-time refundable tax credit for teachers and staff | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 379 -- TAX CREDITS
SPONSOR: Quade This bill specifies that, for the 2023 and 2024 tax years, an eligible teacher or eligible educational staff member, as such terms are defined in the bill, shall be allowed to claim a one-time refundable tax credit against the taxpayer's state tax liability in an amount equal to $5000 and such credit shall be claimed only one time, either on the taxpayer's 2023 or 2024 taxes. The eligible teacher or eligible educational staff member may apply for such credit in advance of filing his or her 2023 or 2024 taxes and may elect to receive such credit, upon approval by the Department of Revenue, in the form of a cash disbursement. The eligible teacher or educational staff member shall be employed as such for the full tax year in which the credit is claimed. The Department shall begin accepting applications for the tax credit authorized under this section not later than September 28, 2023. The Department shall send out refunds immediately upon approval of the application to all qualified taxpayers claiming the credit. Any such refund shall be offset against any outstanding state tax liability or certain other debts. No tax credit claimed under this bill shall be carried forward to any subsequent tax year or be assigned, transferred, sold, or otherwise conveyed. This bill is similar to HB 2788 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB380 - Creates provisions relating to attorney's fees for certain civil actions brought against political subdivisions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Crystal Quade (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 380 -- ATTORNEY'S FEE ON CERTAIN CIVIL ACTIONS
SPONSOR: Quade In a civil action brought by the Attorney General against a political subdivision, including school districts, the court shall award attorney's fees, court costs, and all other expenses incurred by the political subdivision or school district in defense of any such action brought if the action is terminated in favor of the political subdivision or school district. Additionally, any award of attorney's fees or other expenses incurred by the political subdivision or school district shall be paid by funds appropriated to the Attorney General by the General Assembly on an annual basis for the expenses relating to the operation, personnel costs, and equipment of the Attorney General's office, and shall not be paid from any other designated, statutory, or administrative fund. This bill is the same as HB 2569 (2022) and similar to SB 992 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Special Committee on Government Accountability | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB381 - Changes the laws regarding the taxation of feminine hygiene products and diapers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Rasheen Aldridge (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 381 -- SALES TAX
SPONSOR: Aldridge Beginning October 1, 2023, this bill reduces the state sales and use tax rate on retail sales of feminine hygiene products and diapers to equal the reduced state sales tax rate imposed on the retail sale of food. This bill is similar to HB 2272 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-09 H - Referred to House committee on Children and Families | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB394 - Modifies provisions of the sunshine law | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 394 -- PUBLIC RECORDS SPONSOR: Falkner The bill modifies the definitions of "public business", "public Bases for closing records and meetings are modified to include Currently, a public body may close records relating to operational A public governmental body is authorized to close records that are This bill authorizes the closure of public records that are statewide elected official, or an elected official of a political The bill authorizes the closure of inter-agency or intra-agency Further, any record may be closed that is retained in the office of Currently, requests for records must be acted upon within three Where a single record contains both open and closed records, the period and no fee was remitted for the original request or no |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Special Committee on Government Accountability | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB402 - Modifies provisions relating to hospitals | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Mike Henderson (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SS HB 402 -- HEALTH CARE |
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Last Action: | 2023-07-06 G - Signed by the Governor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB408 - Requires school districts to provide "period products" at no cost in charter schools and public middle and high schools | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 408 -- PERIOD PRODUCTS IN SCHOOLS
SPONSOR: Doll Beginning on July 1, 2024, this bill requires every public school district and charter school in which 40% or more of the students reside in households with a household income that does not exceed 185% of the most recent poverty guidelines to provide period products in the restrooms for all middle school, junior high, and high school buildings in which there are students in grades six through 12 at no charge to the students. "Period Products" are defined as tampons and sanitary napkins for use in connection with the menstrual cycle. This bill is similar to HB 1843(2022) and the same as HB 654 (2021). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB409 - Provides funding for after-school programs focused on gun violence reduction in school districts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 409 -- SCHOOL SAFETY PROGRAM
SPONSOR: Doll This bill creates the "School Safety Program Fund" which shall consist of moneys, including money from the Gaming Proceeds for Education Fund and from any expansion of gaming in the state, that is appropriated to be used to supplement nonlottery educational resources for school safety programs that are public or nonprofit after-school programs focused on gun violence reduction. This bill is similar to HB 2041 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB417 - Grants to employers to encourage employees to obtain upskill credentials | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Mike Henderson (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SS SCS HCS HB 417 -- ENCOURAGING INDIVIDUALS TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT- RELATED SKILLS |
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Last Action: | 2023-07-06 G - Signed by the Governor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB426 - Establishes provisions governing automated external defibrillators in schools | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 426 -- AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR(AED)MACHINES IN SCHOOLS
SPONSOR: Perkins Beginning in the 2024-25 school year this bill requires that each school campus in the state install automated external defibillators (AED). School personnel shall be trained annually on the use of an AED beginning in 2024-25. Specifications for the AED are provided in the bill, and school districts must designate personnel to maintain and ensure availability for the AED. The location for AEDs shall include high traffic areas and easily accessible locations. Schools must appoint a program coordinator to be responsible for administration of the AED program and perform additional duties as outlined in the bill. The bill requires appropriate training to meet standards set by the American Heart Association, and such training counts for professional development requirements (Section 160.111, RSMo). The bill also expands existing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for employees beginning in the 2023-24 school year to include training on AEDs. Trained employees shall be held harmless and immune for any civil liability for the use of an AED in good faith if they follow standard medical practice (Section 167.624). The bill requires that beginning with the 2023-24 school year instruction in CPR shall include appropriate training in the use of AEDs (Section 170.310). |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-03 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB433 - Establishes minimum teacher's salaries and provides grant moneys to assist school districts with increasing teacher salaries | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 433 -- MINIMUM TEACHER SALARY
SPONSOR: Lewis (6) The current minimum teacher salary is $25,000 and for those teachers with a Master's Degree and 10 years of experience the minimum is $33,000. This bill raises the minimum in the 2024-25 school year to $38,000. For a teacher with a Master's Degree and 10 years of experience these minimums are raised to $44,000 with increases each year until the 2028-29 school year when the minimum shall be $48,000. Beginning in the 2025-26 school year and in all subsequent years the minimum teacher salary base will be adjusted annually by a calculated percentage increase in inflation as outlined in the bill and in similar manner beginning in the 2029-30 school year for any teacher with a master's degree and at least 10 years of experience. The State Board of Education shall publish the calculated minimum salaries beginning January 1, 2025. The bill creates a "Teacher Baseline Salary Grant Fund" to be used for the 2024-25, 2025-26, and 2026-27 school years to assist school districts with a grant from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to increase the districts minimum teacher salary to the required level. The grant would provide 70% of the necessary funds to increase the districts minimum salary, and the grant fund and grants will expire on December 31, 2027. This bill is similar to HB 2357 (2022) and HB 961 (2021). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB445 - Modifies provisions relating to childhood immunizations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Adam Schnelting (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 445 -- CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATIONS
SPONSOR: Schnelting This bill excludes COVID-19 immunizations from the list of childhood immunizations required for children attending day care, preschool, and public, private, parochial, or parish schools. This bill is similar to SB 99 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-28 H - Reported Do Pass as substituted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB446 - Requires certain public schools to offer breakfast after the bell | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Raychel Proudie (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 446 -- SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM
SPONSOR: Proudie This bill requires a public or charter school to offer "breakfast after the bell" as defined in the bill beginning in the 2023-24 school year if 70% or more of the school's students were eligible for free or reduced price meals in the previous year, the school uses the United States Department of Agriculture Community Eligibility Option, or the school has an individual site percentage for free or reduced price meals of 70% or more and is a Provision 2 school as described in 7 CFR 245.9. Any school in which 70% or more of its students who are eligible for free or reduced price meals are already participating in the School Breakfast Program shall not be required to offer "breakfast after the bell". Schools shall offer "breakfast after the bell" to all students in the school, including students who arrive late or by a different mode of transportation than most students. Schools may choose a service model that best suits their students, including breakfast in the classroom or breakfast after first period. Schools shall not be required to offer "breakfast after the bell" if the federal per-meal reimbursements for free or reduced price breakfasts are decreased below 2023 levels or if the program is eliminated by Congress. The bill also requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to notify schools required to offer "breakfast after the bell"; recognize up to 15 minutes spent by students consuming breakfast as instructional time if the students receive instruction while consuming breakfast in the classroom; assist schools as specified in the bill; collect information as specified in the bill; and submit a report each year on or before December 31st, to the General Assembly on the implementation and effectiveness of the provisions of the bill. This bill is similar to HB 1939 (2022) and HB 595 (2021). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB447 - Modifies provisions regarding adult high schools | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SS HB 447 -- DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION |
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Last Action: | 2023-07-06 G - Signed by the Governor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB452 - Exempts the retail sale of food from state and local sales and use tax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 452 -- SALES TAX
SPONSOR: Coleman Beginning January 1, 2024, this bill exempts all retails sales of food, as defined in the bill, from state and local sales and use tax. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Children and Families | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB456 - Modifies provisions relating to the income tax exemption for Social Security benefits | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 456 -- INCOME TAX
SPONSOR: Coleman Currently, taxpayers with certain filing status and adjusted gross income below certain thresholds are allowed to deduct 100% of certain retirement and Social Security benefits from the taxpayer's Missouri adjusted gross income, with a reduced deduction as the taxpayer's adjusted gross income increases. For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, this bill allows the maximum deduction to all taxpayers regardless of filing status or adjusted gross income. The bill defines "benefits" on or after January 1, 2024, to include any Social Security benefits received by a taxpayer, regardless of age, including retirement, disability, survivors, and supplemental benefits. This bill is similar to HB 2853 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-01-24 H - Public hearing completed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB462 - Changes the law regarding delinquent tax collections by setting the maximum interest rate charged on delinquent tax payments at five percent and authorizes a waiver for certain property tax penalties | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 462 -- PROPERTY TAX
SPONSOR: Richey This bill limits the rate of interest to be collected on delinquent real or personal property tax to equal one-half of the adjusted prime rate charged by banks as of January first of the immediately succeeding year. The fee for collection of any delinquent or back taxes shall be 5% of the principal of the delinquent sums owed. The collector may waive all penalties and interest or a portion of any penalty and interest on any delinquent real or personal property taxes owed. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-13 S - Referred to Senate-Governmental Accountability | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB482 - Establishes provisions governing rights in public education | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HCS HB 482 -- PUBLIC EDUCATION RIGHTS
SPONSOR: Baker COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass with HCS" by the Standing Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education by a vote of 11 to 5. The following is a summary of the House Committee Substitute for HB 482. This bill adds compensation and benefits for public employees, including employees of public institutions of higher education and public school districts and charter schools, to the Missouri Accountability portal database (Section 37.850, RSMo). The bill creates the "Parents' Bill of Rights Act of 2023" and provides a list of rights that parents may require school districts that receive federal or state money to follow. Rights listed in the bill include but are not limited to: (1) The right to review curricula, books, and instructional materials; (2) The right to visit school during school hours, receive school records, and be notified about situations that affect their minor child's safety; and (3) The right to have sufficient accountability and transparency regarding school boards. School district restrictions are also outlined in the bill and include: (1) Limits on nondisclosure agreements to review curriculum or for IEP meetings and certain other meeting and hearings specified in the bill; (2) Allowing student involvement in school assemblies, field trips, or other extracurricular activities without written authorization from the parent; (3) Biometric data collection; and (4) Public meeting requirements that allow public comment. Each school district and public school must notify parents of all reported incidents pertaining to student safety including, but not limited to, any felony or misdemeanor committed by teachers or other school employees. Each school board shall adopt policies that will ensure accountability and transparency for parents in the district as outlined in the bill, and employees of the school are prohibited from coercing a minor child from withholding information from a parent. The bill provides details on civil actions that may be taken against a school district and provides that withholdings from state funding may occur for noncompliance (Section 161.841.). This bill establishes the "Teacher Bill of Rights" and provides an affirmation of the effect that teachers have on a student's learning environment. The bill provides a description of rights for teachers, including but not limited to the following: (1) Teachers have the right to be free from physical abuse from a student or a parent of a student; (2) To be protected from oral, written, or electronically generated abuse; (3) To be evaluated for competency by an administrator; (4) To be treated with civility and respect as a professional; (5) To be free from any requirement by school administration to perform tasks unrelated to such teacher's employment; (6) To be provided classroom preparation time each day during the regular classroom hours; and (7) To remove any persistently disruptive student from such teacher's classroom. School districts are required to inform parents, students, and teachers of these rights and provide a copy of such to each teacher at the beginning of each school year. Districts shall post the rights in a prominent place in each school and administrative building, and provide a copy to a parent of each student who attends a school. Districts shall also post the rights listed in this section on their website (Section 168.781). This bill requires that beginning in the 2024-25 school year that all school districts and charter schools post on the school's website the approved school curriculum that will be used for pupil instruction. Any changes to the curriculum must be updated on the website within 30 days and notice must be provided in a form of written communication with parents. Any curriculum that is trademarked or copyrighted may not be widely disseminated to the public. The bill requires that districts and charter schools provide a link to the library management system for the district or charter school for parents to access book title, author, and bibliography information, along with a system for notification of any book accessed by a parent's child. The bill provides details on civil actions that may be taken against a school district and provides that withholdings from state funding may occur for noncompliance Section 170.231). The bill outlines additional ideas related to Title IV and VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that teachers and students cannot be compelled to adopt, affirm, or profess including but not limited to: that individuals of any race, ethnicity, color, or national origin are inherently superior or inferior and that individuals, by virtue of their race, ethnicity, color, or national origin, bear collective guilt and are inherently responsible for actions committed in the past by other members of the same race, ethnicity, color, or national origin. Students, parents, or teachers may file a complaint with the DESE or the state Attorney General for violations (Section 170.355). This bill is similar to HCS HB 1858 (2022). The following is a summary of the public testimony from the committee hearing. The testimony was based on the introduced version of the bill. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that protection for parental rights and transparency in the schools is very important. Knowing what a student is supposed to be learning and preventing a district from indoctrination of students is of vital interest. Having access to a school's information will help parents choose what district to live in and provides more of an opportunity for families to make a choice about what district or school best meets the needs and ideals that such family holds. Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Baker; Missouri Baptist Convention; Heritage Action for America; Missouri Century Foundation; and the Opportunity Solutions Project. OPPONENTS: Those who oppose the bill say that this will prohibit subjects from being discussed based on the whim of the day and does not foster a healthy educational environment. This will impact minority groups and limit conversations that are diverse and healthy for students to partake in. This language is unnecessary as districts are public entities and parents already have the access and rights that they need to see curriculum or participate in their student's educational experience. Testifying in person against the bill were Jere Hochman; Jere Hochman; Cheryl Lynn Adelstein, Jewish Community Relations Council; Jamie Scott Howard; Pro Choice Missouri; Jere Hochman; ACLU of Missouri; Missouri NEA; Amy Hammerman, National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis; Calvino Hammerman; Heather Fleming, Missouri Equity Education Partnership; Jeremy Brok; and Linda Uselmann. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-05 H - Referred to House Committee on Rules-Regulatory Oversight | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB483 - Establishes the Extended Learning Opportunities Act | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 483 -- EXTENDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
SPONSOR: Baker This bill establishes the "Extended Learning Opportunities Act". The bill defines an "extended learning opportunity" as an out-of- classroom learning experience as approved by a local school board or a charter school and that provides a student with: (1) Enrichment opportunities; (2) Career readiness or employability skills opportunities including, but not limited to, internships; preapprenticeships; or apprenticeships; or (3) Any other approved educational opportunities. The bill requires that by the 2024-25 school year local school boards must inform students of the opportunity to participate and earn credit for extended learning opportunities. Each local school districts shall adopt, distribute, and implement extended learning policies that include an application process, a list of eligible entities offering extended learning opportunities, the process for receiving credit, and criteria for approval and completion. The bill provides instruction on how students may receive credit for extended learning opportunities for course work and toward graduation requirements. This bill is similar to SCS HB 1856 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-02 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB484 - Allows school districts to offer elective social studies courses on the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 484 -- ELECTIVE SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES
SPONSOR: Baker This bill allows a school district to offer an elective social studies unit on the Hebrew Scriptures, the Old Testament of the Bible, or the New Testament of the Bible. The course will include the contents, history, literary style and structure, and influences on American history. No requirement shall be made by the district on the text translation students must use. This bill requires that any course offered shall follow applicable laws maintaining religious neutrality, and shall not endorse, favor, promote, or show hostility to any particular religion, nonreligious faith or religious perspective. This bill is similar to SB 684 and HB 2292(2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB492 - Establishes the Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Act | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 492 -- MEDIA LITERACY AND CRITICAL THINKING ACT
SPONSOR: Murphy COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass" by the Standing Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education by a vote of 13 to 1. This bill establishes the "Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Act". This bill defines "media literacy" to include concepts such as but not limited to: an individual's ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and participate with all forms of media, including news in print and social media content, and recognize bias and stereotypes in media, as well as Internet safety. The bill requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to establish a "Media Literacy and Critical Thinking" pilot program for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years. Between five and seven diverse schools shall be selected by DESE to participate in the Pilot Program as specified in the bill. The Program shall address media literacy, develop strategies for student learning in classroom curricula, and demonstrate various literacy strategies used. Pilot program schools shall provide a report to DESE before August 1, 2026 and before January 1, 2027 DESE shall compile and submit a summary report to the General Assembly. The Pilot Program shall terminate June 30, 2026. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that media literacy is not just about using technology but also knowing how to understand and interpret such media. The ability to differentiate between fact and opinion and think critically not just about what is being said, but why certain ideas and information are being presented is important. This program is currently in several states and has been a successful tool for providing measurable outcomes of student learning. The concept of using several pilot program schools to fully develop a solid curriculum that can then be implemented state wide has been vetted and allows for the curriculum to be more accessible by teachers. Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Murphy; Missouri Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics; Missouri Library Association; iCivics/CivXNow & Missouri Civic Learning Coalition. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-24 H - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB495 - Modifies provisions relating to teacher and school employee retirement systems | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 495 -- SCHOOL EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT
SPONSOR: Lewis (6) This bill reinstates an expired provision of laws that allows a member of the Public School Retirement System (PSRS) to receive 2.55% of his or her final average salary for each year of membership service, if he or she continued to teach after 32 years or more of service (Section 169.070, RSMo). Currently, any teacher retired as a member of PSRS can be employed in a position covered under the Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri (PEERS) without stopping their retirement benefit. Such teachers may earn up to 60% of the minimum teacher's salary as specified in the bill, but will not contribute to either retirement system nor earn creditable service. This bill allows such teachers to earn up to the annual earnings limit applicable to a Social Security recipient before the calendar year of attainment of full retirement age under federal regulations. Additionally, this bill shall not apply to retired members currently receiving benefits who are employed as a full-time teacher of certain state agencies and institutions (Section 169.560). This bill is similar to SB 75 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Pensions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HCS HB 496 -- PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
SPONSOR: Lewis (6) COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass with HCS" by the Standing Committee on Pensions by a vote of 9 to 0. The following is a summary of the House Committee Substitute for HB 496. The bill modifies the Board membership of the Missouri Department of Transportation and Highway Patrol Employees' Retirement System by having the terms of the active employee representatives serving on the Board on August 28, 2026, to continue an additional two years until June 30, 2028, and after such date all terms of elected active employee representatives shall be for four years beginning July 1, 2028, and every four years thereafter. (Section 104.160, RSMo) Current law provides that between July 1, 2001, and July 1, 2014, a member of Public School Retirement System of Missouri ("PSRS") with thirty-one years or more of service, regardless of age, be provided a retirement allowance with a multiplier of 2.55% of the member's final average salary for each year of the membership service. This bill modifies this provision by removing the expiration date and by providing that a member with thirty-two years or more of service may receive such retirement allowance.(Section 169.070). The bill modifies the current annual earning limit of 60% of the minimum teacher salary for any retired member of PSRS employed in a position covered under the Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri (PEERS). Beginning on August 28, 2023, and ending on June 30, 2028, the bill allows such teachers to earn up to 133% of the annual earnings limit applicable to a Social Security recipient before the calendar year of attainment of full retirement age under federal regulations. After June 30, 2028, such teachers may earn up to annual earnings exemption amount applicable to a Social Security retirement recipient before the calendar year of attainment of full retirement age under federal regulations, without a discontinuance of the person's retirement allowance from the retirement system. This does not apply to retired members currently receiving benefits who are employed as a full-time teacher of certain state agencies and institutions. Additionally, current law provides that a retired teacher or a retired noncertificated employee who is receiving a retirement benefit from PSRS/PEERS is allowed to work full-time for up to two years for a PSRS/PEERS-covered school district if there is a shortage of certified teachers or noncertificated employees. This bill allows employees to work full-time up to four years for the district. Furthermore, the number of retired teachers that currently may teach in a school district with a critical shortage shall not exceed, at any one time, the lesser of 10% of the teacher staff for that school district, or five teachers. This bill provides that the total number of retired teachers shall not exceed, at any one time, the greater of 1% of the total of teacher and non-certified staff for that school district, or five teachers (Sections 169.560 and 169.596). This bill is the same as SB 75 (2023). The following is a summary of the public testimony from the committee hearing. The testimony was based on the introduced version of the bill. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that the bill brings back the 2.55 multiplier. It incentivizes retention and benefits the retirement system overall. It gives teachers extra leverage in the retirement context and helps to hold on to teachers that are needed in the classrooms and offers opportunities by expanding the number of years to four and helps to reduce critical shortages. There is a need to keep the veteran and seasoned teachers in the system. Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Lewis; Aligned; Missouri Retired Teachers Association and Public School Personnel; Missouri State Teachers Association; Missouri National Education Association; and Missouri Association of School Administrators. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. OTHERS: Others testifying on the bill say that there is a positive impact in bringing back the 2.55 multiplier; the employer and employee contributions are in the system that delays the payouts, the pot of money and investments remains in the system and there is an approximate savings to the system of about $234 million. Testifying in person on the bill was PSRS/PEERS. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-08 H - Referred to House Committee on Rules-Regulatory Oversight | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HCS HB 497 -- PUBLIC SCHOOLS (Lewis (6))
COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Standing Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education Please see the Summary Sheet for a detailed list of the additional language added to the perfected version of the House bill. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-09 S - Voted Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB503 - Requires each school district to develop a policy regarding carbon dioxide detectors | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 503 -- WITHDRAWN | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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HB507 - Allows school districts to include instruction on LGBTQ contributions to society | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 507 -- INCLUSIVE CURRICULUM
SPONSOR: Mann This bill allows school districts to teach students information on the roles and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in United States history, government, literature, art, music, values, and culture. The bill requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to develop an inclusive curriculum that may be used by school districts beginning with the 2024-25 school year. This bill is the same as HB 1845 (2022) and HB 655 (2021). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB511 - Repeals the tax imposed on the sale of bingo cards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 511 -- TAXES ON THE SALE OF BINGO CARDS
SPONSOR: McGirl COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass" by the Special Committee on Tax Reform by a vote of 8 to 0. This bill repeals a tax of 2% on the gross receipts of retail sales paid on each pull tab card sold in the state. The bill also repeals a tax imposed on each organization conducting a game of bingo which annually awards at least $5000 and more than $100 in a single day. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that repeal of these taxes on bingo cards will result in more of the proceeds from winning bingo cards going to taxpayers. Testifying in person for the bill was Representative McGirl. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-17 H - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB512 - Modifies provisions related to the tax deduction for employee stock ownership plans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Don Mayhew (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 512 -- TAX DEDUCTION
SPONSOR: Mayhew COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass" by the Standing Committee on Ways and Means by a vote of 12 to 0. This bill repeals the sunset provision for Section 143.114, RSMo. The bill reauthorizes a deduction from federal adjusted gross income, when determining a taxpayer’s Missouri adjusted gross income, a certain percentage of net capital gain from the sale or exchange of certain securities, as defined in the bill. Tax deductions for such securities under previous law expired on October 14, 2022. Under the bill, for all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, when determining Missouri adjusted gross income, a taxpayer is allowed to deduct from the taxpayer's federal gross income, 50% of the net capital gain from the sale or exchange of employer securities of a Missouri corporation to a qualified Missouri stock ownership plan, as specified in the bill. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that allowing employees to purchase stock in the company for which they work gives those employees an incentive to stay with the company. Such a plan is therefore great for workforce retention, and to help ensure that Missouri businesses stay in-state. Proponents also say that most small businesses in Missouri are currently owned and operated by people over the age of 55. These owners will soon retire, and would often prefer selling their business to one of their employees. If employees were already allowed to own stock within the company, there is a greater likelihood that they would wish to see the business continue into the future. Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Mayhew; Missouri Bankers Association; Trevor Monnig; Doyle Edwards, Brewer Science; and Missouri Chamber of Commerce. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-05 H - Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB529 - Changes the formula for distributing state aid to school districts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HCS HB 529 -- PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING
SPONSOR: Black COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass with HCS" by the Standing Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education by a vote of 16 to 0. The following is a summary of the House Committee Substitute for HB 529. This bill modifies the current funding calculation for state aid for public schools. The current calculation is based on data from 2004 and is capped at a 5% annual increase from the state revenue received by a district in the 2004-05 school term. Beginning with fiscal years 2025 and 2026, the bill allows for a percentage increase as follows: (1) For fiscal years 2025 and 2026 the increase shall not exceed 6%; (2) For fiscal years 2027 and 2028 the increase shall not exceed 7%; (3) For fiscal years 2029 and 2030 the increase shall not exceed 8%; and (4) For fiscal years 2031 and 2032 and beyond the increase shall not exceed 9%. Currently, 75% of state revenue received by a district, as specified in the bill, is placed in a fund for teachers and the remaining 25% be placed in an incidental fund. The bill requires that beginning in 2025, 85% of any increase to revenue be placed in the teacher fund with the remaining 15% to be placed in the incidental fund. Currently, the calculation for the weighted average daily attendance includes a multiplier of .75 per special education pupil over the state adequacy threshold. This language increases the count that by .25 to an even one per student over the special education threshold. The following is a summary of the public testimony from the committee hearing. The testimony was based on the introduced version of the bill. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that while this is not an "overhaul" of the formula the changes provided will create additional growth to the amount of funding for public schools. This language provides a cap for superintendent salaries and would not necessarily impact "hold harmless" districts although it could move some of those districts onto the formula. Testifying in person for the bill was Representative Black. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. OTHERS: Others testifying on the bill say the fiscal note provided does show potential growth as a reflection of this change, however the numbers used to generate the note are based on a past reflection that attempts to predict future amounts. As more money is added to the formula the additional infusion of money will then create additional changes to the current operating expenditure for the top performing schools which are not able to be predicted thus the calculation is just a potential reflection. Testifying in person on the bill was Kari Monsees, Department of Elementary And Secondary Education. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-17 H - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB546 - Establishes the "Missouri Public School Teacher Risk Management Fund" for teachers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Doug Richey (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 546 -- TEACHER RISK MANAGEMENT FUND
SPONSOR: Richey This bill creates the "Missouri Public School Teacher Risk Management Fund". All teachers in Missouri have the option of participating in the fund and making annual contributions in an amount determined by the Board. The fund will have the same effect as a self-insurance plan. The fund will be used for: (1) The payment and settlement of claims, including tort claims against a participating teacher, for which coverage has been obtained by any participating teacher;and (2) Attorney's fees and expenses incurred in the settlement and defense of such participating teacher. The Board will negotiate the settlement and provide the defense for any participating teacher with a covered claim and make the final determination on any settlement that requires payment from the fund. If a participating teacher does not make his or her yearly contribution to the fund, the Board shall not be responsible for negotiating the settlement of any claim or making any payments that occur in that year. Any teacher who discontinues participation in the fund shall not be able to participate in the fund for a period of three years from the date participation terminated. The maximum amount that may be paid from the fund for the payment and settlement of claims arising out of any single occurrence is $2 million. The fund cannot be used for: (1) Worker's compensation claims; (2) Fines imposed for violation of any civil or criminal statute, administrative regulation, or county or municipal ordinance; (3) Attorney's fees and expenses incurred in the defense of charges that criminal statutes or county or municipal ordinances were violated; (4) Claims against any participating teacher that were brought by or rendered in favor of any participating teacher acting in an official capacity; or (5) Claims against a participating teachers who fail to cooperate with the individuals or entities conducting any investigation and preparing any defense. All staff for the Missouri Public School Teacher Risk Management Fund is provided by the Office of Administration except otherwise specifically determined by the Board. The Fund must reimburse the Office of Administration for all costs of providing staff. The State can not be liable in any way for claims made against the fund or its participating teachers. The bill establishes a board of trustees of the Missouri Public School Teacher Risk Management Fund, which consists of the Attorney General, the Commissioner of Administration, and four members appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. No more than two members appointed by the Governor can be of the same political party. The Board will have the rule making authority for the Fund and will determine what coverages will be offered. The Board can subpoena witnesses or obtain records when necessary for the performance of the Board's duties. The Board can use moneys from the Fund to purchase one or more policies of insurance or reinsurance to cover the liability of participating teachers. The Board can also use moneys from the fund to assist participating teachers in assessing and reducing the risk of liabilities that may be covered by the Fund. If contributions to the fund are not sufficient to pay claims that are due, the board has the authority to assess, and each participating teacher must pay, additional amounts in each participating teacher's proportionate share of the total claims due. A statement covering the operations of the Fund shall be delivered to the Governor annually, on July 1st, and made available to public entities. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB553 - Authorizes a tax credit for teachers and educational staff | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Maggie Nurrenbern (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 553 -- TAXATION
SPONSOR: Nurrenbern As specified in this bill, for all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, a qualified taxpayer who is an eligible educational staff member, as defined in the bill, shall be allowed to claim a refundable tax credit against the taxpayer's state tax liability in an amount equal to $3000 and an eligible teacher, as defined in the bill, shall be allowed to claim a refundable tax credit against the taxpayer's state tax liability in an amount equal to $5000. The qualified taxpayer may apply for such credit one year in advance of filing his or her taxes and may elect to receive such credit, upon approval by the Department of Revenue, in the form of a cash disbursement. The Department shall begin accepting applications for the tax credit authorized under this bill not later than September 28, 2023. The Department shall send out refunds immediately upon approval of the application to all qualified taxpayers. No tax credit claimed under this section shall be carried forward to any subsequent tax year. No tax credit claimed under this section shall be assigned, transferred, sold, or otherwise conveyed. This provision of the bill shall automatically sunset six years after the effective date. This bill is similar to HB 2866 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB556 - Modifies provisions related to gaming | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HCS HBs 556 & 581 -- SPORTS WAGERING (Houx)
COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Standing Committee on Emerging Issues This bill enacts new provisions relating to sports wagering. The bill amends the definition of "games of skill" to include sports wagering in Section 313.800, RSMo. This bill defines "adjusted gross receipts" specifically for the provisions of this bill relating to sports wagering operations. The bill also provides new definitions for "esports", "interactive sports wagering platform", "prohibited conduct", and "sports wagering", among other definitions specific to the provisions of this bill. The bill adds sports wagering to the Voluntary Exclusion Program administered by the Missouri Gaming Commission and specifies that any person who has self-excluded and has been found to place a sports wager must forfeit any winnings. Forfeited winnings will be credited to the Compulsive Gamblers Fund. The programs paid for by the funds in the Compulsive Gamblers Fund are expanded to include recovery services. The Commission, in cooperation with the Department of Mental Health, must develop a triennial research report as specified in the bill. The initial report, associated studies, and recommendations must be submitted to the Governor, President Pro Tem of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives no later than December 31, 2024, and then no later than December 31 of every third year thereafter. This bill allows certificate holders to offer sports wagering at licensed facilities that are excursion gambling boats and over the Internet through interactive sports wagering platforms to persons physically located within the state. Except as provided under this bill, no sports wagering commercial activity may occur within any designated sports district without the approval of each professional sports team entity, provided no such approval is necessary for the sole activity of offering sports wagering over the Internet via an interactive sports wagering platform. The Missouri Gaming Commission shall have full jurisdiction to supervise all gambling operators and adopt rules to implement the provisions of this bill. These rules shall include, but not be limited to, standards and procedures governing the conduct of sports wagering, standards governing how a sports wagering operator offers wagering over the Internet, the manner in which sports wagering operator's books and records are maintained and audited, and standards concerning detection and prevention of compulsive gambling. Certificate holders must make commercially reasonable efforts to: (1) Designate areas within the licensed facility to be operated by the sports wagering operator; (2) Ensure the security and integrity of sports wagers; (3) Ensure that the sports wagering operator's surveillance system covers all areas of sports wagering activity; (4) Allow the Commission to be present through the Commission's gaming agents when sports wagering is conducted; (5) Ensure that wager results are determined only from data that is provided by the applicable sports governing body or the licensed sports wagering suppliers; (6) Ensure persons under 21 years of age do not make sports wagers; (7) Establish house rules relating to paid winning wagers amounts; and (8) Establish industry-standard procedures regarding the voiding or canceling of wagers. A sports governing body may notify the Commission that official league data for settling tier 2 bets is available for sports wagering operators. The Commission will then notify sports wagering operators of the availability of such league data. Each sports wagering operator shall use only official league data to settle tier 2 bets on athletic events sanctioned by the applicable sports governing body, with certain exceptions as listed in the bill. The Commission shall publish a list of official league data providers on its website. The Commission may enter into multi-jurisdictional agreements to facilitate, administer, and regulate multi-jurisdictional sports betting to the extent that entering into the agreement is consistent with state and federal laws and is conducted only in the United States. A licensed applicant, as defined in the bill, may apply to the Commission for each licensed facility in which the licensed applicant wishes to conduct sports wagering. The applicant shall pay an initial application fee of up to $100,000 and submit a responsible gambling plan as required in the bill. The Commission shall ensure that new sports wagering devices and forms, variations, or composites of sports wagering are tested prior to authorizing a sports wagering operator to offer such new devices, forms, variations, or composites. A licensed excursion gambling boat may offer sports wagering through up to three individually branded interactive sports wagering platforms. A designated sports district mobile licensee, as defined in the bill and licensed by the Commission as an interactive sports wagering platform operator, may offer sports wagering within the state through one interactive sports wagering platform. No sports wagering operator may offer sports wagering in person or through any sports wagering kiosk except within a licensed facility that is an excursion gambling boat. Sports wagering may be conducted with negotiable currency. The sports wagering operator shall determine a minimum and maximum wager amount. A sports wagering device, point-of-contact device, or kiosk must be approved by the Commission and acquired by an operator from a licensed supplier. A sports wagering operator may lay off one or more sports wagers subject to rules promulgated by the Commission. A sports wagering operator must include certain information and tools to assist players in making responsible decisions, including tools to set time and money limits, information regarding compulsive gambling and ways to seek treatment, and the ability to exclude certain electronic payment methods. An interactive sports wagering platform operator must apply for a license with the Commission to offer sports wagering on behalf of a licensed facility. The provider shall pay an initial application fee of up to $150,000 and a renewal fee annually of up to $125,000 and submit a responsible gambling plan as required in the bill. Any application submitted to the Commission and all documents, reports, and data containing proprietary information, trade secrets, financial information, or personally identifiable information about any person shall be confidential. The Commission may issue a supplier's license to a sports wagering supplier to provide its services to licensees under a fixed-fee or revenue-sharing agreement. At the request of an applicant, the Commission may issue a provisional license if that applicant has submitted a completed application, including the required fee. The bill specifies requirements that an applicant for a supplier's license must meet in order to receive a license. A renewal fee must be submitted biennially as determined by the Commission. A sports wagering operator must verify that the person placing a wager is at least the legal minimum age for placing the wager. The Commission shall adopt rules and regulations incorporating a sports wagering self-exclusion program. The Commission shall adopt rules to ensure that advertisements for sports wagering do not knowingly target minors, disclose the identity of the sports wagering operator, are not included on sites or pages dedicated to compulsive gambling, provide gambling addiction resource information, and are not false or misleading. The Commission must establish penalties of between $10,000 and $100,000 for any sports wagering operator who violates the restrictions on advertising to vulnerable persons. The Commission shall establish a hotline or other method of communication allowing an individual to confidentially report information about prohibited conduct to the Commission. The Commission shall investigate reasonable allegations and refer credible allegations to the appropriate law enforcement entity. The Commission shall adopt rules governing investigations of prohibited conduct and referrals. The Commission shall conduct background checks on all individuals seeking licenses under the provisions of this bill. This background check shall include a search for criminal history and any charges or convictions involving corruption or manipulation of a sporting event. A sports wagering operator shall employ commercially reasonable methods to prohibit unfair betting practices. Any person whose participation may undermine the integrity of the betting or sports event or any person prohibited for good cause as provided for in the bill may not engage in sports wagering. No sports wagering operator may offer wagers on any elementary or secondary school athletic event in which a school team from this state is a participant, nor shall any sports wagers be placed on the individual performance of any collegiate athlete on a collegiate team from this state. An operator must adopt procedures to obtain personally identifiable information from any individual placing a single wager of $10,000 or more while physically present at a casino. The Commission and sports wagering operators shall all cooperate with investigations conducted by law enforcement agencies or sports governing bodies. In cooperating with investigations, the sports governing body shall maintain the confidentiality of information and files, comply with all applicable privacy laws, and use the information solely in connection with the sports governing body's investigation. An operator shall immediately report to the Commission information relating to criminal or disciplinary proceedings commenced against the operator in connection with the sports wagering operation, bets made that violate law, abnormal or suspicious wagering activity and any other conduct that corrupts the wagering outcome of a sporting event. A sports governing body may submit to the Commission a request to restrict or exclude a type or form of sports wagering on its sporting events if the body believes such wagering would affect the integrity of the sport. The Commission may grant the request upon a showing of good cause by the applicable sports governing body. Sports wagering operators shall be notified of any such restrictions or exclusions. A sports wagering operator for wagers placed in person, and a licensed facility, interactive sports wagering platform operator, or sports wagering, where applicable, for all interactive wagers placed, in excess of $10,000, shall maintain personally identifiable information and other information relating to the wager as described in the bill for at least three years. Such information shall be made available for inspection upon the request of the Commission or as required by court order. A wagering tax of 10% is imposed on the adjusted gross receipts, as defined in the bill, received from sports wagering conducted by a sports wagering operator. A certificate holder or interactive sports wagering platform operator shall remit this tax monthly to the Department of Revenue. In a month when the adjusted gross receipts are negative, the certificate holder or operator may carry over the negative amount for a period of 12 months. The payment of the tax under this section shall be by an electronic funds transfer by an automated clearing house. Revenues received from this tax shall be deposited into the State Treasury and credited to the "Gaming Proceeds for Education Fund", to be distributed pursuant to provisions of the bill. A licensed facility that is an excursion gambling boat shall pay an annual license renewal fee not to exceed $50,000. Additionally, a certificate holder shall pay a fee of $10,000 to cover the cost of a full reinvestigation of the certificate holder every four years, to be deposited into the Gaming Commission Fund. Annually, at least $500,000 shall be appropriated from the Gaming Commission Fund and credited to the Compulsive Gamblers Fund. The appropriation amount must consider any recommendations made in the annual research report. All sports wagers placed under the provisions of this bill shall be deemed initiated, received, and otherwise made on the property of an excursion gambling boat within this state. To the extent required by federal law, all servers necessary for placing or resolving of wagers, other than backup servers, shall be physically located within an excursion gambling boat. To the extent required by federal law, the intermediate routing of electronic data shall not determine the location or locations in which such wagers are initiated, received, or otherwise made. This bill is similar to HB 2502 & 2556 (2022) and HB 581 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-06 S - Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB558 - Establishes school accreditation accountability processes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Mike Haffner (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 558 -- SCHOOL ACCREDITATION
SPONSOR: Haffner CHARTER SCHOOL ACCREDITATION (Section 160.423) This bill requires charter school sponsors to provide annual accreditation status for each charter school by July 1st based on previous school years' data and "best practice standards" in the area of legal compliance, leadership stability, parent education, financial condition, teacher and administration standards, and instructional practices. The bill outlines the process for ongoing evaluation by sponsors with a procedure for notification of violations of the standards and a 45 day window for a plan of action to correct violations. Schools that comply with the policies will be classified as accredited, any school that fails to comply with all policies will be provisionally accredited and required to develop an improvement plan. Failure to comply with the school improvement plan before the next school year will result in the school being classified as unaccredited. ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT CARD (Sections 160.2900 - 160.2906) The bill requires the State Board of Education (SBE) to develop a simplified school report card for each local education agency (LEA). The report cards will use specified letter grades A to F for LEA's based on statewide annual assessments. The SBE may incentive LEAs that receive an "A" or demonstrate two grade levels of improvement in a three year timeframe. The calculation for the LEA grades are outlined in the bill and include but are not limited to proficiency measures on the statewide assessment in English, Math, and Science, growth toward proficiency or advanced in English and Math, graduation rates, AP scores, dual enrollment, and career technical certification. The bill requires that for elementary and middle schools report card grades shall be based on a balance of overall student achievement and growth and that for high schools certain parameters for the report card grade are also outlined. The bill outlines guidelines for student assessment data, and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is required to develop a methodology for LEA to earn a letter grade on a scale of zero 100, with specifications outlined in the bill and a system of providing awards to LEAs that improve by one letter grade or earn an A. The bill provides specific college and career readiness measure guidelines and instructs DESE to calculate the growth of LEAs from school year to school year on the state assessment. By the 2025 school year DESE must implement a growth model and provide the model to LEAs. The bill provides DESE the authority for district LEAs and the sponsor for a charter LEA to provide a list of organizations that offer evidence-based turnaround services for any LEA with a D or F on the annual report card. Local education agencies must partner with such an organization to create an improvement plan and present such a plan to the LEA's respective board. The Department may allocate school improvement funds to any LEA that chooses a partner and develops a school improvement plan. Students in any LEA that earns a D or F for three consecutive school years, may transfer out of the school or district to any district or school. Any LEA that earns a D or F for four consecutive years may be reorganized with a new partnership chosen by DESE or the charter sponsor. Any LEA with five consecutive years of a D or F may be considered for school closure. The bill requires DESE to prepare annual reports of accountability measures as specified in the bill to describe student achievement in the state and for each LEA. PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT ACCREDITATION (Section 161.092) The bill requires the SBE to modify the current accreditation process for public schools and school districtus by requiring an annual accreditation status for each school and school district by July 1st based on previous school years' data and "best practice standards" in the area of legal compliance, leadership stability, parent education, financial condition, teacher and administration standards, and instructional practices. The bill specifies the process for ongoing evaluation by DESE with a procedure for notification of violations of the standards and a 45 day window for a plan of action to correct violations. Districts that comply with the policies will be classified as accredited, any district that fails to comply with all policies will be provisionally accredited and required to develop an improvement plan. Failure to comply with the school improvement plan before the next school year will result in the school being classified as unaccredited. This bill repeals certain existing provisions related to school accountability report cards. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-17 H - Scheduled for Committee Hearing 04/19/2023 8:00 AM - House-Elementary and Secondary Education, HR 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB559 - Establishes provisions allowing for open enrollment of pupils in public schools | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 559 -- K-12 OPEN ENROLLMENT ACT
SPONSOR: Baker This bill establishes the "K-12 Open Enrollment Act" which allows a public school pupil to transfer to any public school outside of such pupil's assigned school district. Beginning in the 2024-25 school year, school districts will adopt an open enrollment policy, as outlined in the bill. Such policies may limit the number of transfers based on the capacity of a grade level and must follow federal desegregation requirements. Policies will include a lottery procedure to determine pupil assignment and an appeals process for hardship cases. The bill requires that a district with insufficient seat capacity in a grade level place all transfer applicants on a waiting list and open a lottery for any such vacancies beginning in January of each school year. The selection of applicants through the lottery shall occur before June 1st. Districts may allow transfers when seats are available at anytime during the school year, and preferential treatment may be provided to specific student groups as outlined in the bill. The bill prohibits tuition charges for transfer students and allows districts to transport students across district boundaries. The bill requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to develop and set a policy for the determination of the number of transfer applicants each school that each school district has the capacity to accept for each grade level. Each school district shall adopt a district policy based on the DESE policy with a specific determination on the number of applicants it will accept by January 1st. Before the first of January, April, July, and October of each year any district receiving students shall file a report with DESE with the names of any student granted a transfer, the school, and grade level. Before October 1st of each year school districts must report to DESE the number of transfer applicants in the district, the number of applications received, and the number of applications denied along with the reason for the denial. Before July 1st DESE shall post an annual report online with specific details for each school district including data provided by the districts and the actual net change for transferred students for each district. The bill requires DESE to randomly select 10% of school districts to audit the district's approved and denied transfers and capacity levels, with the authority to set a new capacity level for any school with a level discrepancy or inaccurate reporting. |
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Last Action: | 2023-01-17 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB565 - Creates new provisions related to serving meals to students | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Robert Sauls (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 565 -- SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAM
SPONSOR: Sauls This bill requires schools to provide a United States Department of Agriculture reimbursable meal to any student who requests one regardless of whether the student can pay for a meal or owes money for earlier meals, unless the student's parent or guardian has provided written permission to withhold a meal. Schools may not require a student to throw a meal away because of inability to pay for the meal or because of a meal debt, nor may they publicly stigmatize or identify students. The bill also specifies that if a student owes money for five or more meals, the school must determine if the student is eligible for free meals, attempt to have the student's parent or guardian fill out a meal application, and contact the student's parent or guardian to offer assistance with a meal application. The bill also requires schools to direct communication about any student's meal debt to a parent or guardian, not the student. Schools may not require a parent or guardian to pay fees or costs from collection agencies hired to collect meal debts. This bill is similar to HB 2433 and HB 1938 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-02 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB571 - Modifies the offense of unlawful use of weapons by exempting commissioned school officers who carry a firearm on school property from the offense | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 571 -- FIREARMS
SPONSOR: Allen COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass" by the Standing Committee on Crime Prevention and Public Safety by a vote of 22 to 0. This bill provides that a school officer commissioned by the district school board or a school protection officer, as described under Section 160.665, RSMo, shall not be prohibited from carrying a firearm into any school, onto any school bus, or onto the premises of any function or activity sponsored or sanctioned by school officials or the district school board. This bill is the same as HB 2806 (2022). PROPONENTS: Supporters say that it is unfortunate that we have to talk about what we are going to do when the next school shooting happens but that is the reality. The bill prevents the prosecution of someone hired by the school district to carry a gun on a school campus. Currently, schools have armed officers in all the metropolitan areas, and that is done by contract. This eliminates one barrier and allows them to hire a retired police officer, POST certified, and it is the same person who would respond to a school shooting anyway. Testifying in person for the bill was Representative Allen. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-05 H - Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB572 - Modifies provisions relating to Missouri empowerment scholarship accounts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 572 -- MISSOURI EMPOWERMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
SPONSOR: Sander This bill terminates the current voluntary tax credit provisions of the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship program on September 1, 2025, and requires that any tax credit benefit and all allowable activities be completed by July 1, 2024. The bill establishes the "Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program" within Sections 166.700 to 166.720, RSMo, and modifies the current program language beginning July 1, 2024, by creating a board to oversee the Program, expanding the Program to any elementary or secondary school student in the state, and requiring that all qualified students receive a grant amount equal to the state adequacy target either in four payments or in a lump sum at the beginning of the school year. The bill requires that awarded grant amounts be distributed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education from money appropriated by the state for the Program. The bill establishes the "Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Board" within the Office of State Treasurer. The members are specified in the bill and include one member appointed by the President Pro Tem of the Senate, one member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and three members appointed by the Governor. Duties of the Board are specified in the bill and include, but are not limited to, ensuring that participating students take the state achievement tests, an annual parent satisfaction survey, and reporting annual findings to the General Assembly beginning in the 2024-25 school year. This bill contains a penalty provision for any person found to have used money intended for Missouri Empowerment Scholarship accounts for any purpose other than those allowed. This bill is similar to HB 242 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB577 - Modifies provisions governing workforce development in elementary and secondary education | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Brenda Shields (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 577 -- INDIVIDUAL CAREER AND ACADEMIC PLAN
SPONSOR: Shields Currently, Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAP) are optional. This bill requires students to develop an ICAP which must be reviewed annually, by school personnel, the student, and the student's parent or guardian. The bill adds the requirement that the ICAP include a declaration of the student's postsecondary plan (Section 167.903, RSMo). This bill requires that beginning July 1, 2024, school districts must have a process that requires students in public and charter schools to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before being eligible for a certificate of graduation. Exemptions to this requirement include enlistment in the Armed Forces, or parental consent (Section 167.907). This bill is similar to HCS HB 2171 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB578 - Establishes a fund for matching school district expenditures of reserve moneys to increase teacher salaries | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 578 -- MATCHING GRANTS FOR TEACHERS
SPONSOR: Riggs This bill creates the "Matching Grants for Teachers Plan" and a subsequent fund in the state treasury. The purpose of the plan will be to provide a grant match of up to $1 million for any school district that uses district's reserves to solely increase teacher salaries. The bill provides guidance to districts to prevent district reserves from being exhausted. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB579 - Authorizes an income tax credit for veterans for certain amounts paid in property taxes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Adam Schnelting (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 579 -- TAX CREDITS FOR VETERANS
SPONSOR: Schnelting For all tax years beginning January 1, 2024, a veteran or surviving spouse of a veteran is allowed to claim a nonrefundable tax credit against the taxpayer's state tax liability in an amount equal to $5,000 or an amount up to the aggregate amount of the taxpayer's real estate and personal property tax burden, whichever is greater. The tax credit cannot be assigned, transferred, sold or otherwise conveyed. This bill sunsets six years after the effective date. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Veterans | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB581 - Modifies provisions related to gaming | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 581 -- SPORTS WAGERING
SPONSOR: Christofanelli This bill amends the definition of "games of skill" to include sports wagering in Section 313.800, RSMo. This bill defines "adjusted gross receipts" specifically for the provisions of this bill relating to sports wagering operations. The bill also provides new definitions for "esports", "interactive sports wagering platform", and "sports wagering", among other definitions specific to the provisions of this bill. The bill adds sports wagering to the voluntary exclusion program administered by the Missouri Gaming Commission and specifies that any person who has self-excluded and has been found to place a sports wager must forfeit any winnings. Forfeited winnings will be credited to the Compulsive Gamblers Fund. The programs paid for by the funds in the Compulsive Gamblers Fund are expanded to include recovery services. The Commission, in cooperation with the Department of Mental Health, must develop an annual research report as specified in the bill. The report, associated studies, and recommendations must be submitted to the Governor, President Pro Tem of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives no later than January 31st each year. This bill allows certificate holders to offer sports wagering at licensed facilities and over the Internet through interactive sports wagering platforms to persons physically located within the state. Except as provided under this bill, no sports wagering commercial activity may occur within any designated sports district without the approval of each professional sports team entity, provided no such approval is necessary for the sole activity of offering sports wagering over the Internet via an interactive sports wagering platform. The Missouri Gaming Commission shall have full jurisdiction to supervise all gambling operators and adopt rules to implement the provisions of this bill. These rules shall include, but not be limited to, standards and procedures governing the conduct of sports wagering, standards governing how a sports wagering operator offers wagering over the Internet, the manner in which sports wagering operator's books and records are maintained and audited, and standards concerning detection and prevention of compulsive gambling. Certificate holders must make commercially reasonable efforts to: (1) Designate areas within the licensed facility to be operated by the sports wagering operator; (2) Ensure the security and integrity of sports wagers; (3) Ensure that the sports wagering operator's surveillance system covers all areas of sports wagering activity; (4) Allow the Commission to be present through the Commission's gaming agents when sports wagering is conducted; (5) Ensure that wager results are determined only from data that is provided by the applicable sports governing body or the licensed sports wagering suppliers; (6) Ensure persons under 21 years of age do not make sports wagers; (7) Establish house rules relating to paid winning wagers amounts; and (8) Establish industry-standard procedures regarding the voiding or canceling of wagers. A sports governing body may notify the Commission that official league data for settling tier 2 bets is available for sports wagering operators. The Commission will then notify sports wagering operators of the availability of such league data. Each sports wagering operator shall use only official league data to settle tier 2 bets on athletic events sanctioned by the applicable sports governing body, with certain exceptions as listed in the bill. The Commission shall publish a list of official league data providers on its website. The Commission may enter into multi-jurisdictional agreements to facilitate, administer, and regulate multi-jurisdictional sports betting to the extent that entering into the agreement is consistent with state and federal laws and is conducted only in the United States. A licensed applicant, as defined in the bill, may apply to the Commission for each licensed facility in which the licensed applicant wishes to conduct sports wagering. The applicant shall pay an initial application fee of up to $100,000 and submit a responsible gambling plan as required in the bill. The Commission shall ensure that new sports wagering devices and forms, variations, or composites of sports wagering are tested prior to authorizing a sports wagering operator to offer such new devices, forms, variations, or composites. A licensed excursion gambling boat may offer sports wagering through up to three individually branded interactive sports wagering platforms. A designated sports district mobile licensee, as defined in the bill and licensed by the Commission as an interactive sports wagering platform operator, may offer sports wagering within the state through one interactive sports wagering platform. No sports wagering operator may offer sports wagering in person or through any sports wagering kiosk except within a licensed facility that is an excursion gambling boat. Sports wagering may be conducted with negotiable currency. The sports wagering operator shall determine a minimum and maximum wager amount. A sports wagering device, point-of-contact device, or kiosk must be approved by the Commission and acquired by an operator from a licensed supplier. A sports wagering operator may lay off one or more sports wagers subject to rules promulgated by the Commission. A sports wagering operator must include certain information and tools to assist players in making responsible decisions, including tools to set time and money limits, information regarding compulsive gambling and ways to seek treatment, and the ability to exclude certain electronic payment methods. An interactive sports wagering platform operator must apply for a license with the Commission to offer sports wagering on behalf of a licensed facility. The provider shall pay an initial application fee of up to $150,000 and a renewal fee annually of up to $125,000 and submit a responsible gambling plan as required in the bill. Any application submitted to the Commission and all documents, reports, and data containing proprietary information, trade secrets, financial information, or personally identifiable information about any person shall be confidential. The Commission may issue a supplier's license to a sports wagering supplier to provide its services to licensees under a fixed-fee or revenue-sharing agreement. At the request of an applicant, the Commission may issue a provisional license if that applicant has submitted a completed application, including the required fee. The bill specifies requirements that an applicant for a supplier's license must meet in order to receive a license. A renewal fee must be submitted biennially as determined by the Commission. A sports wagering operator must verify that the person placing a wager is at least the legal minimum age for placing the wager. The Commission must adopt rules and regulations incorporating a sports wagering self-exclusion program. The Commission shall adopt rules ensuring advertisements for sports wagering do not knowingly target minors, disclose the identity of the sports wagering operator, are not included on sites or pages dedicated to compulsive gambling, provide gambling addiction resource information, and are not false or misleading. The Commission must establish penalties of between $10,000 and $100,000 for any sports wagering operator who violates the restrictions on advertising to vulnerable persons. The Commission shall conduct background checks on all individuals seeking licenses under the provisions of this bill. This background check shall include a search for criminal history and any charges or convictions involving corruption or manipulation of a sporting event. A sports wagering operator shall employ commercially reasonable methods to prohibit unfair betting practices. Any person whose participation may undermine the integrity of the betting or sports event or any person prohibited for good cause as provided for in the bill may not engage in sports wagering. An operator must adopt procedures to obtain personally identifiable information from any individual placing a single wager of $10,000 or more while physically present at a casino. The Commission and sports wagering operators shall all cooperate with investigations conducted by law enforcement agencies or sports governing bodies. In cooperating with investigations, the sports governing body shall maintain the confidentiality of information and files, comply with all applicable privacy laws, and use the information solely in connection with the sports governing body's investigation. An operator shall immediately report to the Commission information relating to criminal or disciplinary proceedings commenced against the operator in connection with the sports wagering operation, bets made that violate law, abnormal or suspicious wagering activity and any other conduct that corrupts the wagering outcome of a sporting event. A sports governing body may submit to the Commission a request to restrict or exclude a type or form of sports wagering on its sporting events if the body believes such wagering would affect the integrity of the sport. The Commission may grant the request upon a showing of good cause by the applicable sports governing body. Sports wagering operators shall be notified of any such restrictions or exclusions. No sports wagering operator may offer any wagers on an elementary or secondary school athletic or sporting event or on the individual performance statistics of an athlete in such school athletic or sporting event in which a team from this state is a participant. A sports wagering operator for wagers placed in person, and a licensed facility, interactive sports wagering platform operator, or sports wagering, where applicable, for all interactive wagers placed, in excess of $10,000, shall maintain personally identifiable information and other information relating to the wager as described in the bill for at least three years. Such information shall be made available for inspection upon the request of the Commission or as required by court order. A wagering tax of 10% is imposed on the adjusted gross receipts, as defined in the bill, received from sports wagering conducted by a sports wagering operator. A certificate holder or interactive sports wagering platform operator shall remit this tax monthly to the Department of Revenue. In a month when the adjusted gross receipts are negative, the certificate holder or operator may carry over the negative amount for a period of 12 months. The payment of the tax under this section shall be by an electronic funds transfer by an automated clearing house. Revenues received from this tax shall be deposited into the State Treasury and credited to the "Gaming Proceeds for Education Fund", to be distributed pursuant to provisions of the bill. A licensed facility that is an excursion gambling boat shall pay an annual license renewal fee not to exceed $50,000. Additionally, a certificate holder shall pay a fee of $10,000 to cover the cost of a full reinvestigation of the certificate holder every four years, to be deposited into the Gaming Commission Fund. Annually, at least $500,000 shall be appropriated from the Gaming Commission Fund and credited to the Compulsive Gamblers Fund. The appropriation amount must consider any recommendations made in the annual research report. All sports wagers placed under the provisions of this bill shall be deemed initiated, received, and otherwise made on the property of an excursion gambling boat within this state. To the extent required by federal law, all servers necessary for placing or resolving of wagers, other than backup servers, shall be physically located within an excursion gambling boat. To the extent required by federal law, the intermediate routing of electronic data shall not determine the location or locations in which such wagers are initiated, received, or otherwise made. This bill is similar to HBs 2502 & 2556 (2022) and HB 556 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-02 H - Superseded by HB 556 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB582 - Requires any legislation originating in the House that adds a new requirement for public schools to include provisions that reduce an existing requirement for public schools | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Herman Morse (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 582 -- PUBLIC SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
SPONSOR: Morse This bill prohibits State Representatives from requesting, or any legislative employee from drafting, any legislation in the form of an act or joint resolution that expands or creates a new duty, mandate, or requirement, for public schools unless it is accompanied with a provision reducing or eliminating an existing duty, mandate, or requirement for public schools. This bill is the same as HB 1626 (2022) and HB 637 (2021). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB587 - Modifies provisions relating to land bank agencies and the collection of delinquent property taxes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HCS HB 587 -- LAND BANKS (Owen)
COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Standing Committee on Local Government Currently, Section 140.980 to 140.1015, RSMo, is referred to as the "Land Bank Act". This bill changes the name to the "Chapter 140 Land Bank Act" and expands the list of cities authorized to establish a land bank agency Act to include any city with 1,500 or more inhabitants except in certain noncharter counties and certain charter counties. The bill also provides that, upon request by any city with less than 1,500 inhabitants not located in certain noncharter counties, or any unincorporated community located in certain noncharter counties, the county commission must establish a land bank agency for the management, sale, transfer, and other disposition of interests in real estate owned by the land bank agency. Upon enactment, the exception to application in a noncharter county would apply to Buchanan County and the exception to application in charter counties would apply to Jackson County. Many sections in the land bank act are amended to include a reference to counties. The duration of time a land bank agency has to sell property or put it to productive use is increased from two to five years. Currently, a contract for the sale of residential property owned by the land bank agency requires the buyer to agree to own the property for three years or be civilly liable to the land bank for an amount equal to twice the sale price. The bill repeals this provision and gives the land bank authority to determine if a buyer has property with taxes delinquent. Foreign and domestic corporations or limited liability companies that do not have a registered agent under state law are not allowed to buy property from a land bank, nor are foreign corporate entities that do not have a certificate of authority to transact business in the state. A land bank agency can make it a condition of sale that a property owner or the property owner's successor make certain improvements to the property. If the improvements are not made, the land bank can sue for damages for the breach and seek a judicial foreclosure in which the property would go back to the land bank. As an alternative or in addition to a judicial foreclosure the land bank agency may gift the right to foreclose on the property to a nonprofit organization or exercise the right of reentry. Title will be conveyed by recording the judgment with the recorder of deeds. Members of the board are added to a provision which prohibits land bank employees from benefiting from or owning land bank property. For this provision, persons who are related to board members or employees within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity are considered board members or employees. The definition of "county" for purposes of Sections 141.210 - 141.810 and Sections 141.980 to 141.1015 (collectively, the land tax collection law) is changed from charter counties and certain first class counties, currently only Buchanan County, to all counties, and the definition of "municipality" is changed from cities of 2,500 inhabitants in charter and first classification counties to all cities in all counties. An "interested party" is now defined. Counties may now elect to operate under the Sections 141.210 to 141.810 wholly by adopting a resolution or order, or partially by adopting a resolution or order for any parcel or parcels which have back taxes for at least two years from the date on which the taxes became delinquent. No county eligible to establish a land bank under Section 140.1021 can be a partial opt-in county unless it first elects to establish a land bank agency as provided in Section 141.1021. For partial opt-in counties, the collector will decide which tax- delinquent parcels will proceed under the land tax collection laws and which will proceed under other laws. The collector has the option of appointing a delinquent land tax attorney to be compensated as necessary for performing the collector's duties. The appointed delinquent land tax attorney may appoint assistant attorneys to be compensated as necessary. The collector may pay an appointed delinquent land tax clerk what compensation is deemed necessary, rather than a set fee. The collector must send a copy of the petition by first-class mail to the occupant of the parcel or property which has delinquent taxes. The collector must make the following searches, the charge for which can be recovered from the proceeds of the sale: 1) A title search, not later that 120 days prior to the sale; 2) The following records, for interested parties and addresses reasonably calculated to apprise interested parties of the suit: a) Land title records in the county recorder of deeds office; b) Tax records in the office of the local treasurer; c) Tax records in the office of the local assessor; d) Court records in Missouri CaseNet; and e) For a business entity, records filed with the Secretary of State. No later than 30 days prior to the sale, the collector must send notice of the sale to all interested parties at the address most reasonably apprised to provide notice of the sale. The notice must provide the date, time, and place of the sale, and must state that the property may be redeemed prior to the sale. No later that 20 days prior to the sale, the sheriff must post notice of the sale of the size and in the manner set out in the bill. The sheriff also must attempt in-person notice. Additional changes to the land tax collection law include: 1) Changing the laws regarding taxes and penalties for properties subject to certain actions as abandoned property in Jackson County. Currently, a provision allows a court in Jackson County to stay the tax foreclosure sale of property that is the subject of an action for temporary possession for rehabilitation if the party filing the action pays into the court all of the principal land taxes owed. The bill expands this provision to all counties; 2) Currently, Section 141.540 sets forth the procedure a sheriff must follow when advertising for and selling real property ordered sold pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure by a court under the land tax collection law. The bill allows online publication of the sale and repeals almost all other provisions of the Section dealing with duties of the county collector related to the sale; 3) Currently, Section 141.550 deals with the conduct of sale, the sheriff's return of service, and the sheriff's deed in Kansas City. The bill adds Sections 141.980 to 141.1015 to the jurisdiction of the section, removes the limitation to Kansas City, gives the place and time of the sale for partial opt-in counties, and specifies what amounts the winning bid must include. Also, foreign and domestic corporations or limited liability companies that do not have a registered agent under state law are not allowed to buy property from a land bank, nor are foreign corporate entities that do not have a certificate of authority to transact business in the state. The official conducting the sale may require an affidavit from the buyer that he or she meets the requirements for purchasers; 4) Clarifying that Section 141.560 applies to municipalities that have established a land bank under other pertinent sections or are in counties that have established a land bank, and removing the requirement that a land trust must include certain other costs when a parcel is sold by the land trust; 5) Modifying the language regarding the title to any real estate that is vested to a purchaser; 6) Establishing a six-month time limit during which a court should confirm or set aside a foreclosure sale, clarifying who should receive notice of a hearing, and providing what the judgment should state. Section 141.580 will not apply to sales of land to land bank agencies. In partial opt-in counties, funds remaining after the sale and after the distribution as required by law, will be given to the county school fund. Counties operating under the land tax collection law can elect to establish a fund for the purpose of defending against claims challenging the sufficiency of the notice provided. An interested party other than the purchaser must pay into the court the redemption amount prior to a hearing; 7) Repealing the part of Section 141.610 that provides that one year after a foreclosure sale it will be conclusively presumed that everything was done correctly, and no suit to set aside a deed will be commenced or maintained unless it is filed within one year from the date of sale; 8) Providing that Section 141.680 does not apply to partial opt-in counties; and 9) Limiting the applicability of Section 141.700, establishing a land trust, to counties electing to operate under Sections 141.210 to 141.810 prior to January 1, 2024; In partial opt-in counties, the bill provides for the establishment and make-up of a land trust, the governing board, and the board's duties and responsibilities. The bill designates Sections 141.980 - 141.1015 as the "Chapter 141 Municipal Land Bank Act", deletes its limited applicability to municipalities located wholly or partially in counties with a land trust as of January 1, 2012, makes it applicable to counties electing to operate wholly under Sections 141.420 to 141.810, repeals the provision limiting sales made to a single entity to five contiguous parcels per year, and prohibits municipalities in partial opt-in counties from establishing land bank agencies under Section 141.980. The bill also adds publication online as a permissible means of petition service in a quiet title action, as well as any other methods as may be required by prevailing notions of due process. This bill provides that a lien placed upon property for unpaid sewer charges, once publicly and properly recorded, has higher priority than all liens except taxes levied under 141.821 for state or county purposes. The bill repeals Sections 141.820 to 141.970 dealing with collection of delinquent taxes in the City of St. Louis. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-01 S - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB590 - Exempts certain motor vehicles from sales tax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 590 -- TAXATION
SPONSOR: Knight COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass" by the Special Committee on Tax Reform by a vote of 9 to 0. Voted "Do Pass" by the Standing Committee on Rules- Legislative Oversight by a vote 8 to 0. This bill exempts the sale of a motor vehicle that is more than 10 years old, and sold for the purchase price of less than $25,000, from sales tax. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that used merchandise should not be taxed because such items were already taxed when originally purchased. Specifically, most 10 year old motor vehicles have already been sold, on average, three separate times. Taxing this type of motor vehicle is therefore unfair. Testifying in person for the bill was Representative Knight. OPPONENTS: Those who oppose the bill say that a decrease or elimination of such taxes would have a substantial impact on the funding for Missouri's transportation systems. Testifying in person against the bill was Missourians For Transportation Investment. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-24 H - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB591 - Exempts the retail sale of food from state and local sales and use tax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Robert Sauls (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 591 -- SALES TAX
SPONSOR: Sauls Beginning January 1, 2024, this bill eliminates any local sales tax from being levied or imposed on any retail sale of food. This bill is similar to HB 2530 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Children and Families | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB595 - Establishes requirements for American history courses for high schools | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 595 -- PUBLIC SCHOOL CURRICULUM
SPONSOR: Richey This bill requires that beginning in the 2024-25 school year the assessment tools for American history competencies shall include "document-based questions" that present excerpts of and are focused upon historical documents and that use primary source documents to ascertain student knowledge. The bill requires annual assessments for courses of instruction outlined in the bill (Section 160.518 RSMo). The bill requires that beginning in the 2024-25 school year school districts and private schools must offer courses of instruction in the development of Western civilization to freshman, American History from the Age of Discovery through the 19th century to sophomores, American History in the 20th century and beyond to juniors, and American Civics & Government, to seniors. Courses must be two semesters in length and students beginning ninth grade must complete all four courses before they may graduate. Specific instructional details are provided for the courses which must use primary sources which do not violate First Amendment protections for religion. The bill requires that the course of instruction in the development of Western civilization shall include: Greek history, philosophy, and literature, with the study of specified Greek works; literature written by Roman authors, with the study of specified works by Roman authors; and the works of early church fathers and literature written from the Early Medieval period through the Early Modern period that the framers of the United States Constitution referred to specifically as having influenced the philosophical and political thought of such framers (Section 170.011). This bill is similar to HB 2872 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB603 - Requires public schools to offer a driver education course that students must complete before graduating | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 603 -- DRIVER EDUCATION COURSES
SPONSOR: Reedy COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass" by the Standing Committee on Government Efficiency and Downsizing by a vote of 9 to 0. This bill requires the State Board of Education to develop a "driver education instruction and training program" to be offered as part of the health curriculum in public and charter schools to pupils in grades 10 to 12. The instruction and training shall be made available by the 2024-25 school year and districts and charter schools will offer such instruction or a similar program. The instruction shall include, but is not limited to, habits and skills necessary for the safe operation of motor vehicles, distracted driving hazards, and traffic stop procedures. The instruction does not require physical operation of a vehicle and the bill does not prohibit schools from offering additional driver education courses. This bill is the same as HCS HB 2745 (2022). PROPONENTS: Supporters say that car accidents are a major cause of injury and death of young people in Missouri. Teaching students how to operate a vehicle safely ought to be a major component of health education. This bill will prevent accidents and make our society safer. Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Reedy; Abate For Missouri; and Abby Feldmann. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. OTHERS: Others testifying on the bill say that any measure that could result in a reduction in injuries from car accidents ought to be seriously considered. Testifying in person on the bill was Collin M. Stosberg, Missouri State Highway Patrol. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-17 H - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB627 - Establishes the Parents' Bill of Rights | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HCS HB 627 -- PARENTS BILL OF RIGHTS
SPONSOR: Christofanelli COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass with HCS" by the Standing Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education by a vote of 11 to 4. The following is a summary of the House Committee Substitute for HB 627. This bill establishes the "The Parents' Bill of Rights". Such rights include but are not limited to the following: the parent's right to participate and direct the education of their child, the right to access and view curricula, academic performance, and financial information; the right to choose educational options specifically authorized by statute for such student; and the right to opt a child out of any content that is disagreeable to the parent. Additional restrictions are placed on schools to prevent employees and students from being compelled to adopt, affirm, adhere to, or profess ideas as specified, including ideas related to race, ethnicity, color, or national origin superiority. This bill is similar to HJR 110 (2022). The following is a summary of the public testimony from the committee hearing. The testimony was based on the introduced version of the bill. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that bills like this shouldn't be necessary as parents are the most important aspect of a child's life, however schools have not respected this in recent years. This language is similar to a "sunshine request" for schools and provides authorization for parents to see what is being taught. This bill will help schools get back to the essentials that are necessary to increase districts accountability. Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Christofanelli; Missouri Baptist Convention; Missouri Baptist Convention; Opportunity Solutions Project; and the Missouri Century Foundation. OPPONENTS: Those who oppose the bill say that there are concerns over the teaching of current events and controversial topics. While parent's rights are important there needs to be additional focus on parental responsibility. This bill may provide some parent's rights however the bill does not indicate which parents have rights and if those rights supercede the student's rights. Testifying in person against the bill were Jere Hochman; Jewish Community Relations Council; Jamie Scott Howard; Missouri NEA; Pro Choice Missouri; Jere Hochman; ACLU of Missouri; Missouri NEA; Linda Uselmann; Jeremy Brok; Amy Hammerman, National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis; and Calvino Hammerman. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-05 H - Referred to House Committee on Rules-Regulatory Oversight | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB631 - Modifies provisions relating to the Department of Natural Resources | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HCS HB 631 -- DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (Houx)
COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Standing Committee on Conservation and Natural Resources This bill modifies provisions relating to the Department of Natural Resources. In its main provisions, the bill: (1) Extends fees relating to geologic resources and the sale of tires until December 31, 2031. Currently, these fees expire on December 31, 2025 (Sections 256.700 and 260.273, RSMo); (2) Modifies the council make up so that the eight representatives can come from any of the specified industries including limestone quarry operators, granite mining, clay mining, sandstone mining, barite mining, sand and gravel mining, or other nonmetallic surface mining, but no industry may have more than four representatives. Currently, the Industrial Minerals Advisory Council has three members representing limestone quarry operators and one member each representing the clay mining, sandstone mining, sand and gravel mining, barite mining, and granite mining industries (Section 256.710); (3) Extends the authority of the State Oil and Gas Council to revise its fee structure until August 28, 2031, and specifies that if authority expires, then the fee structure in place at the time of expiration will remain in effect. Currently, this authority expires on August 28, 2025(Section 259.080); (4) Extends the fee on the sale of lead-acid batteries from December 31, 2023, to December 31, 2029 (Section 260.262); (5) Extends the authority of the Hazardous Waste Commission to revise the fee structure for hazardous waste generators from August 28, 2024, to August 28, 2030, and specifies that if the authority to revise the fee structure expires, then the existing fee structure at the time of the expiration will remain in place (Sections 260.380 and 260.475); (6) Extends fees for the transportation of radioactive waste from August 28, 2024, to August 28, 2030 (Section 260.392); (7) Extends the authority of the Missouri Mining Commission to revise the fee structure under the Land Reclamation Act from August 28, 2024, to August 28, 2030, and specifies that if the authority to revise the fee structure expires, then the existing fee structure at the time of the expiration will remain in place (Section 444.768); (8) Extends the expiration date of fees for surface mining from December 31, 2024, to December 31, 2030 (Section 444.772); (9) Specifies that the Department can not take any permitting or regulatory action based solely on guidance that has not been promulgated into rule without the consent of the person subject to the action (Section 640.023); (10) Extends the authority of the Safe Drinking Water Commission to revise the fee structure for customer service connections to a public water system from August 28, 2024, to August 28, 2030, and specifies that if the authority expires, the existing fee structure at the time of the expiration will remain in place (Section 640.100); (11) Extends the authority of the Air Conservation Commission to revise the fee structure for certain air contaminants from August 28, 2024, to August 28, 2030, and specifies that if the authority expires, the existing fee structure at the time of the expiration will remain in place (Section 643.079); (12) Adds any earthen basin constructed to retain and settle nontoxic, nonmetallic earthen materials to the activities excluded from construction permit (Section 640.099 and 644.051); and (13) Extends the authority of the Clean Water Commission to revise the clean water fee structure from August 28, 2024 to August 28, 2030, and specifies that if the authority expires, the existing fee structure at the time of the expiration will remain in place (Section 644.057). This bill is similar to HB 1007 (2023), HB 997 (20230 and HB SB 1004 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-04 S - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB633 - Modifies provisions governing school employee training requirements | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HCS HB 633 -- REQUIRED SCHOOL TRAININGS
SPONSOR: Kelley (127) COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass with HCS" by the Standing Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education by a vote of 17 to 0. The following is a summary of the House Committee Substitute for HB 633. Beginning with the 2023-24 school year this bill modifies the current required training that school employees must receive annually. The bill requires that newly hired employees receive instruction on a variety of topics as soon as practicable after being hired, such topics include: school discipline, seclusion and restraint, school bullying, employee-student communications, mandatory reporting, dyslexia and related disorders, youth suicide awareness and prevention, and active shooter and intruder response training. All other employees shall be provided training and education on such topics as determined by the school district based on the specific needs of the district and employee instead of annually. All employees shall be required to train for a minimum of three years for any newly developed trainings required by state law in the 2024-25 school year. Additionally, employees shall receive federal trainings and trainings for specific job requirements as specified. The following is a summary of the public testimony from the committee hearing. The testimony was based on the introduced version of the bill. The bill modifies active shooter and intruder response training to make such training a requirement as outlined in the bill. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that this bill will reduce a large amount of stress that teachers and educators currently feel. Many required trainings are redundant and can be updated on a regular but not annual basis. This language provides much needed flexibility for a district. Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Kelley; Missouri State Teachers Association; and the Misouri NEA. OPPONENTS: Those who oppose the bill say that families with disabilities and those that have been adversely effected by poorly trained educators cannot support this bill as written. If a teacher is brought into court over a matter, one of the first questions that will be brought up will be if they received training and in most circumstances that training must be within a year of any incident. Training for high stress level incidents such as behavior and armed threats must occur on a frequent basis or those involved will not have the skills necessary to react. Testifying in person against the bill was Lara Wakefield. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-05 H - Dropped from Calendar - Pursuant to House Rules | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB634 - Establishes protections of parental rights to direct the mental, emotional, and physical health and well-being of children | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 634 -- PROTECTION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
SPONSOR: Kelley (127) This bill requires that before July 1, 2024 the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education(DESE) shall develop a model procedure for parental notification of any change in a pupil's mental, emotional, or physical health and a schools services or ability to provide a safe and supportive learning environment. Such policy will include procedures to allow parents to access pupils education and health records. School districts must adopt a policy of this nature for the 2024-25 school term. The bill includes specific procedures that must be included. School personnel are prohibited from providing classroom instruction relating to sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill requires school districts to notify parents of health care services offered to students and provide an option to withhold or decline such services for their student. Schools are restricted from administration of questionnaires relating to the well-being or health of students in grades K-three without first obtaining the parental permission. The bill requires DESE to update school counseling frameworks, educator practices, and any other pupil services guidelines before July 1, 2024 to align with the provisions of this section. Procedures relating to violations of the provisions of this section are outlined and the State Board of Education is empowered to appoint a neutral mediator from a list maintained by DESE. The bill includes penalty provisions for any violation to include damages for a parent receiving declaratory or injunctive relief. |
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HB635 - Modifies provisions governing reports of seclusion or restraint of students | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 635 -- SCHOOL SECLUSION AND RESTRAINT
SPONSOR: Kelley (127) This bill removes the requirement that school districts provide a copy of a seclusion and restraint incident report to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The bill also removes the authorization for DESE to compile and maintain such incident reports. |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-23 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB660 - Phases out the corporate income tax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 660 -- CORPORATE INCOME TAX
SPONSOR: Smith (155) Currently, the taxable income of corporations is equal to 4% of Missouri taxable income. This bill phases out the Missouri state corporate income tax over a period of years using the following timetable: Beginning January 1, 2024, the taxable income of corporations will equal 3% of Missouri taxable income. Beginning January 1, 2025, the taxable income of corporations will equal 2% of Missouri taxable income. Beginning January 1, 2026, the taxable income of corporations will equal 1% of Missouri taxable income. For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, there shall be no tax imposed upon the Missouri taxable income of corporations. |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-02 H - Reported Do Pass as substituted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB661 - Places the burdens of proof and production on school districts in due process hearings for children with a disability | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 661 -- BURDEN OF PROOF FOR SCHOOL DISABILITY HEARINGS
SPONSOR: Smith (155) This bill requires that for hearings for children with disabilities the burden of proof and the burden of production shall be on the school district regarding any matter related to identification, evaluation, reevaluation, classification, educational placement, disciplinary action, or the provision of free appropriate public education. This bill is the same as HB 2010 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB662 - Modifies provisions relating to the income tax exemption for Social Security benefits | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 662 -- INCOME TAX
SPONSOR: Evans Currently, taxpayers with certain filing status and adjusted gross income below certain thresholds are allowed to deduct 100% of certain retirement and Social Security benefits from the taxpayer's Missouri adjusted gross income, with a reduced deduction as the taxpayer's adjusted gross income increases. For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, this bill allows the maximum deduction to all taxpayers regardless of filing status or adjusted gross income. The bill defines "benefits" on or before December 31, 2023, to be any Social Security benefits received by a taxpayer who is 62 years of age or older, or Social Security disability benefits. Benefits on or after January 1, 2024, include any Social Security benefits received by a taxpayer, regardless of age, including retirement, disability, survivors, and supplemental benefits. This bill is the same as HB 2853 (2022) and similar to SB 871 (2022). |
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HB672 - Specifies that school districts operating magnet schools as part of a desegregation settlement agreement will not be penalized for inefficient bus routes in calculating aid for the transportation of pupils | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 672 -- SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION
SPONSOR: Anderson This bill exempts school districts that operate magnet schools under a desegregation agreement from efficiency standards with regards to those pupils transported to a magnet school as a portion of the overall transportation budget. This bill is the same as HB 2345 and HB 2466 (2022) and HB 796 (2021). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB684 - Requires school districts to establish early childhood education programs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 684 -- EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
SPONSOR: Sauls This bill repeals current statute relating to early childhood education programs and creates a universal early childhood education program for all children ages three to five to begin in the 2024-25 school year. The bill provides for transfer between districts, cooperation between districts, and contracting with public and private child care providers for early childhood education programs. The bill requires that after July 1, 2025 contracted providers will hire teachers certified in early childhood education, and requires that all teachers in a facility be certified in early childhood education before the 2028-29 school year. The bill allows for any educator employed by the Head Start Program, with an Associates degree in child development, and five years experience to be certified in early childhood education. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) shall develop standards for early childhood programs including but not limited to: (1) Research-based curricula and teaching strategies; (2) Operating schedules that coordinate with the school year and provide extended or year-round service; (3) Providing 30 hours a week of instruction; (4) Specifications for teachers and class size; (5) Meal and health services, (6) Family and community involvement; and (7) Relating to teachers for children with special needs. This bill creates the "Universal Early Childhood Education Fund" and provides DESE with the authority to determine rules for the distribution of appropriated money for early childhood programs. This bill is similar to HB 1539 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB700 - Creates provisions relating to refusal of medical procedures or treatment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HCS HBs 700 & 445 -- REFUSAL OF MEDICAL PROCEDURES OR TREATMENT
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COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Standing Committee on Emerging Issues No public school district or public charter school receiving public funds shall require for a student, as a condition of enrollment, attendance of event or activity, or any other reason, to: (1) Receive a COVID-19 vaccination; (2) Receive a dose of messenger ribonucleic acid; (3) Receive any treatment or procedure intended or designed to edit or alter human deoxyribonucleic acid or the human genome; or (4) Have placed under the student's skin any mechanical or electronic device. No public body, political subdivision, public school district, state department or agency, judge or judicial officer, public official, peace officer, or person appointed by the Governor acting in an official capacity shall require any person to: (1) Receive a COVID-19 vaccination; (2) Receive a dose of messenger ribonucleic acid; (3) Receive any treatment or procedure intended or designed to edit or alter human deoxyribonucleic acid or the human genome; or (4) Have placed under the person's skin any mechanical or electronic device; Or impose any fine, tax, or criminal or civil penalty based upon a person's decision to receive any of the above. The provisions of this section relating to COVID-19 vaccination shall not apply to any student training in a health care field receiving clinical hours at a facility as described in the bill and public colleges or universities that require COVID-19 vaccination for employees or select student participants to receive federal funds. Additionally, the provisions of this section shall not apply to certain facilities, entities, and individuals described in the bill (Section 191.230, RSMo). Employees shall be exempt from any employer requirement, and students from a public college or university requirement, to receive medical treatment, as defined in the bill, as a condition of employment or participation in a sponsored activity if the employee or student submits a request in writing that states: (1) The employee or student holds a sincerely held religious belief, which may include any deeply held nontheistic moral belief, that forbids the employee from receiving the medical treatment and reasonable accommodation would not pose an undue hardship; or (2) The employee or student has received written recommendation from a physician advising the employee not to receive the required medical treatment. A court may grant any person whose rights are violated by this section relief, including injunctive relief, and reasonable attorney's fees (Section 292.648). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-01 H - Placed on the Informal Third Reading Calendar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB708 - Requires each school district to develop a policy regarding carbon monoxide detectors | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Willard Haley (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 708 -- CARBON MONOXIDE POLICY FOR SCHOOLS
SPONSOR: Haley This bill requires school districts to adopt a policy promoting awareness of carbon monoxide poisoning and to conduct an annual evaluation of the schools in the district to determine placement for carbon monoxide detectors. The bill requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop a model policy and for districts to adopt such policy by July 1, 2024. |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-02 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB713 - Modifies provisions relating to motor vehicle assessment valuations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Rodger Reedy (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HCS#2 HB 713 -- MOTOR VEHICLE ASSESSMENT VALUATIONS (Reedy)
COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Standing Committee on Ways and Means Currently, county assessors must use the October issue of the National Automobile Dealers' Association Official Used Car Guide to determine the true value of a motor vehicle. The assessor cannot use a value that is greater than the average trade-in value without performing a physical inspection, unless the car is two years old or newer. Beginning January 1, 2024, the county assessor is required to use the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the original value of all motor vehicle assessment valuations. The bill modifies the definition of a "motor vehicle" in include farm machinery. A 15 year depreciation schedule will be applied to the MSRP to develop the annual and historical valuation guide for all motor vehicles. The values will be delivered to software vendors no later than November 15th annually and vendors must have the values in place by December 15th annually for use in the next assessment year. Implementing the new schedule without large variations from the current method is specified in the bill, as well as how the State Tax Commission will develop bid specifications to secure the MSRP and how an annual appropriation will be used. This bill contains an emergency clause. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-04 S - Reported Do Pass as substituted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB715 - Designates methods for determining state aid for educational costs of children in state custody | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Hannah Kelly (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HCS HB 715 -- EDUCATIONAL COSTS FOR CHILDREN IN STATE CUSTODY
(Kelly (141))
COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Standing Committee on Children and Families This bill provides educational funding for children admitted to a residential care facility licensed under Sections 210.481 to 210.536, RSMo. The bill outlines payment amounts for both resident and non-resident pupils. The payment amount for a pupil receiving all of such pupil's education in a residential care facility shall be equal to 95% of the average daily attendance share of local and state funding attributable to a student in a resident district or in the non- resident district for any non-resident student. For any resident students that receive less than all of their education at a facility the payment amount shall be attributable to the time such education is received. Residential care facilities may also reach a financial agreement with a school district that deviates from the provisions of this section. The bill adds admittance under a physician's order due to a determination of medical necessity for a diagnosed mental illness to the current reasons for which a school district must provide educational services. This provision applies to both resident and non-resident children and includes the current determination of medical necessity required for an authorization from Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to make payments in lieu of local tax efforts for such children. Currently, domiciliary school districts must pay costs for educational services rendered by a resident district for any child temporarily in a children's hospital licensed under Chapter 197, RSMo. This bill expands the requirement to include children that are in a psychiatric residential treatment facility. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-25 S - Hearing Conducted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB716 - Changes provisions relating to education services | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Hannah Kelly (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 716 -- EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (Kelly (141))
COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Standing Committee on Children and Families Currently, any vacancy on an urban school district board is filled by appointment by the remaining members of the board, except for those in the cities of St. Louis and Kansas City, which are filled by special election. This bill requires any vacancy on an urban school district board to be filled by appointment by the remaining members of the board. The bill provides that any school board vacancy that occurs in a metropolitan school board outside of the normal election cycle shall be filled by appointment by the board for the remainder of the term. This bill requires that the most recent "student special education records" as defined in the bill are to be retained by school districts as part of the student's permanent record and such records may not be destroyed by the district. Currently, domiciliary school districts must pay costs for educational services rendered by a resident district for any child temporarily in a children's hospital licensed under Chapter 197, RSMo. This bill expands the requirement to include children that are in a psychiatric residential treatment facility. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-01 S - Committee hearing cancelled - Senate-Education and Workforce Development - 5/2/23 - 8:30 am - Senate Lounge | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB717 - Modifies provisions relating to the General Assembly's right to intervene in certain litigation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Dirk Deaton (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 717 -- INTERVENTION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SPONSOR: Deaton Currently, when a party to an action in state or federal court challenges the construction or validity of a statute, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tem of the Senate may intervene to defend against the action at any time in the action as a matter of right by serving motion upon the parties as provided by applicable rules of civil procedure. This bill adds challenges to Constitutional provisions to this ability to intervene. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Judiciary | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB722 - Changes the laws regarding bonds | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Michael O'Donnell (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 722 -- BONDS
SPONSOR: O'Donnell This bill provides that bonds, notes, or other forms of indebtedness may be issued in book-entry or registered form and may be sold at any sale, at the lowest true interest cost that is obtained, not less that 50% of the par value and not more than 120% of the par value. The bill prescribes similar requirements for industrial development revenue bonds, bonds issued by any housing authority, and revenue bonds issued for airport purposes. The bill deletes the current language which provides for a political subdivision to have an unenhanced bond rating of AA+ or higher or comparable rating, and replaces it with a bond rating that is one of the two highest long-term ratings or the highest short-term rating issued by a nationally recognized rating agency on its outstanding general obligation. This bill is similar to HB 2552 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-02 H - Referred to House committee on Financial Institutions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB728 - Requires school districts to excuse students with mental or behavioral health concerns from attendance at school | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Michael Johnson (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 728 -- SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
SPONSOR: Johnson (23) This bill requires that beginning in the 2024-25 school year, school districts must excuse an absence, for students in sixth grade to 12th grade, from school attendance requirements, if the absence is for a mental health appointment. The bill specifies requirements for proof of each occurrence and notification to the school. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB733 - Creates the Expanding Public Sector Career Opportunities Act | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Mitch Boggs (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HCS HB 733 -- EXPANDING PUBLIC SECTOR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ACT
(Boggs)
COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Standing Committee on Workforce and Infrastructure Development This bill defines terms such as "hiring consideration", "applicant", "direct experience", "baseline requirement", and "postsecondary degree". The bill also inserts a definition for "state agency." This bill specifies that state agencies and divisions shall not deny consideration to an applicant for hiring consideration solely on the basis that the applicant doesn't have a postsecondary degree. State agencies and divisions are required to determine the baseline requirements for applicants. However, a state agency or division is granted an exemption if the duties require a postsecondary degree based upon parameters included in the bill. Further, state agencies and divisions have the option to include a baseline requirement with a postsecondary degree only as an alternative to a particular number of years of direct experience as explained in the bill. The Office of Administration (OA) has the authority to enforce the provisions of this bill to achieve compliance. Applicants who believe they were eliminated from a hiring consideration solely based upon lack of a postsecondary degree may appeal the decision to OA. A citizen may also report to OA if the job listing doesn't substantiate the need for a postsecondary degree. If OA substantiates the appeal or report made by a citizen, OA shall require the state agency or division to reopen the hiring process, modify the job posting, or take necessary action to achieve compliance. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-03 H - Laid over on third reading | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB743 - Changes provisions governing educational services costs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 743 -- EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COSTS
SPONSOR: Kelly (141) COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass" by the Standing Committee on Children and Families by a vote of 10 to 0. This bill adds admittance under a physicians order due to a determination of medical necessity for a diagnosed mental illness to the current reasons that districts must provide educational services. This language applies to both resident and non-resident children and includes the determination of medical necessity in current language authorizations for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to make payments in lieu of local tax efforts for such children. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that this bill will make sure the education for children in these special circumstances are covered. Access to education is very important and all children, no matter the circumstances, should have access to it. Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Kelly; and Heartland Behavioral Health Services. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-26 H - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB748 - Eliminates personal property tax on livestock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 748 -- PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
SPONSOR: Perkins Currently, the rate of personal property tax on livestock is 12%. Beginning January 1, 2024, there shall be no personal property tax imposed on the subclass of livestock. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-04 H - Referred to House committee on Agriculture Policy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB754 - Modifies provisions relating to personal property tax valuations. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Don Mayhew (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 754 -- PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
SPONSOR: Mayhew Currently, determining the value of new construction or improvements to real property includes the additional assessed value of all improvements or additions to real property which were begun after, and were not part of, the prior year's assessment. Currently, determining the aggregate increase in value of personal property for the current year over that of the previous year is considered to be the equivalent of the new construction and improvements factor for personal property. This bill states that any increase in value from a previous year's National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Official Used Car Guide shall not be counted as new construction. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-04 H - Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB768 - Allows private schools that meet state requirements for public school districts to receive public funding | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 768 -- FUNDING FOR PRIVATE SCHOOLS
SPONSOR: Morse Beginning in the 2024-25 school year, any private school may receive state aid and local effort on a per pupil basis providing that such school follows all state requirements for public schools. Any private school that does not meet such requirements will not be allowed to receive state aid or local effort amounts. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB769 - Modifies provisions related to proxy voting and fiduciary investment duties for certain public employee retirement and pension systems | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Bill Owen (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 769 -- RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
SPONSOR: Owen Currently, an investment fiduciary has to discharge his or her duties relating to the investment, reinvestment and management of the assets of the system for the participants, based upon certain specified standards. This bill includes additional standards and provides that the investment fiduciary shall not consider environmental, social, or governance characteristics in a manner that overrides his or her fiduciary duties. Further, the investment fiduciary shall not be subject to legislative, regulatory, or other mandates to invest with environmentally, socially, or other noneconomically motivated influence unless they are consistent with the fiduciary's responsibilities, or divest from any direct holdings as mentioned in the bill. The bill provides for voting of all shares of common stock solely to further the economic interest of the plan participants and prohibits voting to further noneconomic environmental, social, political, ideological or other goals. The bill also specifies the methods for voting by proxy. |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-07 H - Voted Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB784 - Requires approval by school district voters before a school district adopts a four-day school week | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Aaron McMullen (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 784 -- SCHOOL CALENDAR
SPONSOR: McMullen Beginning with the 2024-25 school year in order for a school board o adopt a four-day school week for the upcoming school year, the board must adopt a resolution, which must include the reason for the change in number of days and demonstrate that a four-day school week is in the best interest for the pupils of the district. Upon the board's adoption of the resolution the board shall notify the district's election authority and place the question of whether to adopt a four-day week on the next available municipal election. If the change to a four-day week is approved by the voters of the district the school board may implement a four-day school week calendar in the following year. If the voters reject such a change the district may not propose such a resolution for one year. A school board that has adopted a four-day school week to begin in the 2024-25 school year must submit the question to the voters of the school district prior to implementing a four-day week. |
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Last Action: | 2023-01-19 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB791 - Allows public schools and public higher education institutions to donate unused food to certain farms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 791 -- SCHOOL FOOD DONATIONS
SPONSOR: Mackey This bill specifies that any public school or public community college, college, or university may donate any unconsumed food that is prepared by the school to certain farms, farmers, or farming operations. This bill is similar to HB 1943 (2022) and HB 123 (2021). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Children and Families | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB793 - Modifies provisions relating to age for school entry | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Ian Mackey (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 793 -- SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
SPONSOR: Mackey Currently, the minimum required attendance age for students is seven years of age. This bill would lower the age from seven to five years of age. This bill is similar to HB 1942 (2022) and HB 121 (2021). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB798 - Creates provisions relating to attorney's fees for certain civil actions brought against political subdivisions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Ian Mackey (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 798 -- CIVIL ACTIONS AGAINST POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
SPONSOR: Mackey In a civil action brought by the Attorney General against a political subdivision, including school districts, the court must award attorney's fees, court costs, and all other expenses incurred by the political subdivision or school district in defense of the action if such action is terminated in favor of the political subdivision or school district. Additionally, any award of attorney's fees or other expenses incurred by the political subdivision or school district must be paid by funds appropriated to the Attorney General by the General Assembly on an annual basis for the expenses relating to the operation, personal costs, and equipment of the Attorney General's office, and cannot be paid from any other designated, statutory, or administrative fund. This bill is similar to HB 2481 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Local Government | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB800 - Requires the Secretary of State to compile and post a list of school board members and terms on the Secretary's website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Phil Christofanelli (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 800 -- REPORT OF SCHOOL BOARD INFORMATION
SPONSOR: Christofanelli This bill requires that the Secretary of State compile and post on the state website an annual report listing the name, school district, election date, and expiration of term for each school board member on July 1st of each year. |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-28 H - Voted Do Pass as substituted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB806 - Modifies provisions relating to school bus endorsements | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Jim Kalberloh (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 806 -- SCHOOL BUS ENDORSEMENTS
SPONSOR: Kalberloh Currently, for persons 70 years and older who have school bus endorsements on their drivers license, the license is issued or renewed for only one year at a time, the renewal fee is waived, the school bus portion of the drivers license examination must be taken annually, and a commercial drivers license with a school bus endorsement must be issued annually. This bill changes the age for these specific provisions to age 75 or over. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-04 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB809 - Requires the department of elementary and secondary education to develop a curriculum on personal finance to be used by school districts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Michael O'Donnell (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HCS HB 809 -- FINANCIAL AFFAIRS (O'Donnell)
This bill requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to convene a work group to develop and recommend academic performance standards relating to the one-half unit of credit in personal finance, including courses offered in vocational or technical curricula, required for high school graduation to be taken after the 9th grade unless a specific waiver is granted as provided in the bill. Members of the work group shall include educators who provide instruction in personal finance, a representative from the Missouri Association of Career and Technical Education, and others specified in the bill. The State Board of Education (SBE) shall adopt and implement academic performance standards for the 2024-25 school year and all subsequent school years. Every 7 years, the SBE shall review the academic performance standards to determine whether they should be updated to reflect trends and best practices in the current economy. This bill contains additional provisions relating to financial affairs. Please see the Summary Sheet for a detailed list of the additional language added to the perfected version of the House bill. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-02 S - Voted Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB813 - Authorizes a property tax exemption for certain property used for childcare, contingent upon passage and approval by the voters of a constitutional amendment permitting a property tax exemption. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Wendy Hausman (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 813 -- PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION
SPONSOR: Hausman This bill exempts from property tax all real and personal property used primarily for the care of a child outside of his or her home. This bill shall only become effective upon the passage and approval by the voters of a Constitutional amendment permitting a property tax exemption for real and personal property used primarily for the care of a child outside of his or her home. This bill is similar to SB 151 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-04 H - Referred to House committee on Children and Families | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB816 - Modifies provisions relating to state sales tax and corporate income tax rates with a revenue trigger | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Dirk Deaton (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HCS HBs 816 & 660 -- TAXATION (Deaton) |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-13 S - Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB821 - Establishes the Education Stabilization Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Jeff Knight (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 821 -- EDUCATION STABILIZATION FUND
SPONSOR: Knight This bill creates the "Education Stabilization Fund" to which the Governor may transfer appropriated money. In any fiscal year in which actual revenues are less than revenue estimates upon which appropriations are based, the Governor, subject to appropriations may transfer from the Education Stabilization Fund to the foundation formula administered by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education an amount necessary to provide public schools full funding. The bill limits the fund to 10% of the previous fiscal year appropriation to the foundation formula, and any excess over 10% shall be transferred by appropriation to the General Revenue Fund. This bill is the same as HB 843 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-05 H - Not heard in committee | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB825 - Changes the filing location for school board candidates | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Renee Reuter (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 825 -- SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE FILING
SPONSOR: Reuter This bill modifies the current process for school board candidate filing for school board elections in school districts including for urban school districts and special school districts. The bill requires candidates to file at the county clerk's office of the county in which the candidate resides. The election authority of the county in which the school district is located shall designate the order and process for any drawing of candidate names for the order of the ballot. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-11 H - Public hearing completed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB827 - Modifies provisions related to the virtual school program | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Phil Christofanelli (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SS/HB 827 - Under this act, the average daily attendance of a student who is enrolled full-time in the Missouri Course Access and Virtual School Program shall be calculated as if such attendance equaled the host district's or charter school's average attendance percentage for the previous year. Host districts that enroll one or more full-time virtual school students shall receive an amount of state aid specified in the act for such students on a monthly basis.
The act requires host districts to adopt student enrollment policies and allows virtual schools to mutually agree with resident and host districts on the services that the resident district might offer, including possible financial reimbursements for those services. For students with disabilities, the enrollment policy shall ensure the development of an individualized education program and related services agreement, as necessary. The act also specifies that student progress reports are necessary only for part-time virtual school program enrollees. The act requires a student's parent or guardian, if the student is not considered homeless, to apply for enrollment directly with the full-time virtual program.
Finally, the act provides that a host district may contract with a provider to perform any required services involved with delivering a full-time virtual education.
This act is similar to SB 545 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-10 S - Placed on Informal Calendar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB833 - Changes provisions governing early childhood education programs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Brenda Shields (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 833 -- EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
SPONSOR: Shields Currently, children between three and five years old who are eligible for free and reduced price lunch and attend an early childhood education program operated by a school district or a charter school may be included in such district's or charter school's calculation of average daily attendance. The total number of such pupils shall not exceed 4% of the total number of pupils between five and 18 years old who are eligible for free and reduced price lunch and who are included in such district's or charter school's calculation of average daily attendance. This bill provides that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) shall remit to school districts and charter schools an amount equal to the product of the state adequacy target, the dollar-value modifier, and the average daily attendance of pupils who are eligible for free and reduced price lunch and who attend, in the year prior to their kindergarten enrollment eligibility, an early childhood education program that is operated by a school district or a charter school. Three-year-old pupils and other pupils who are more than one year prior to kindergarten enrollment eligibility, who are eligible for free and reduced price lunch, and who attend such early childhood education programs shall be included in a district's or charter school's calculation of average daily attendance under existing law. This bill is similar to SB 495 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-23 H - Referred to House committee on Children and Families | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB837 - Authorizes an action by the Attorney General to recover remediation costs and damages | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Phil Christofanelli (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 837 -- PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS
SPONSOR: Christofanelli This bill requires that whenever the Department of Natural Resources determines that a party has released a hazardous contaminant into a public water supply, the Department must request that the Attorney General commence a civil action against the party to recover the cost of remediation and other appropriate relief. If the party responsible for releasing a hazardous contaminant into a public water supply is a public utility company, such public utility company shall not pass the cost of remediation and actual damages to its customers through a rate making proceeding. This bill is similar to SB 483 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-04 H - Referred to House Committee on Judiciary | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB843 - Establishes the Education Stabilization Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Rick Francis (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 843 -- EDUCATION STABILIZATION FUND
SPONSOR: Francis This bill creates the "Education Stabilization Fund" to which the Governor may transfer appropriated money. In any fiscal year in which actual revenues are less than revenue estimates upon which appropriations are based, the Governor, subject to appropriations may transfer from the Education Stabilization Fund to the foundation formula administered by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education an amount necessary to provide public schools full funding. The bill limits the Fund to 10% of the previous fiscal year appropriation to the foundation formula, and any excess over 10% shall be transferred by appropriation to the General Revenue Fund. This bill is the same as HB 821 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-05 H - Not heard in committee | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB844 - Establishes a grant program to assist school districts in hiring school resource officers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Mark Sharp (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 844 -- SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
SPONSOR: Sharp (37) This bill creates the "Grants for School Resource Officers Fund" which may be appropriated to provide a 70/30 grant match for districts to hire trained and certified school resources officers. To be eligible for the grant, districts must apply to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and commit to provide 30% of the total salary of a school resource officer and apply for all available federal grant moneys that may be available for hiring officers. School resource officers must be trained and certified according to the provisions of Section 590.200, RSMo. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-04 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB867 - Modifies provisions relating to public school retirement systems and exemptions for working after retirement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Jamie Gragg (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 867 -- PUBLIC SCHOOL RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
SPONSOR: Gragg For all school years beginning 2023-24 and ending on June 30, 2027, any person, regardless of having a certificate of license, who retired and is currently receiving a retirement allowance, other than for disability, may work for any employer included in any retirement system under Chapter 168, RSMo, regardless of the laws governing certification of teachers in Missouri and without discontinuation of the person's retirement allowance. Similarly, a person who is currently receiving retirement allowance and who is employed by a third party or works as an independent contractor, may work for any employer included in any retirement system under Chapter 168, RSMo, regardless of the laws governing certification of teachers in Missouri and without discontinuation of the person's retirement allowance. During the period of the school year beginning 2023-23 and ending on June 30, 2027, a person is not required to contribute to any retirement system because of earnings during such period of employment. Beginning on June 30, 2022, and ending on June 30, 2027, any person who is retired and currently receiving a retirement allowance, other than for disability, may be employed to substitute teach on a part-time or temporary substitute basis by an employer who is in the retirement system, without a discontinuation of the person's retirement allowance. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-08 H - Referred to House Committee on Rules-Administrative Oversight | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB868 - Establishes provisions relating to asset forfeiture | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Tony Lovasco (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 868 -- ASSET FORFEITURE
SPONSOR: Lovasco This bill prohibits law enforcement agencies and prosecuting authorities from referring, transferring, or otherwise relinquishing possession of seized property, owned by a Missouri resident and seized under state law, to a federal agency for the purpose of the property's forfeiture under federal law. This bill does not restrict a law enforcement agency from acting alone or collaborating with another agency, including a federal agency, to seize contraband or property a law enforcement agency has probable cause to believe is the proceeds or instrument of an offense. This bill is similar to HB 750 (2021) and HB 1776 (2020). |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-02 H - Referred to House Committee on Judiciary | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB870 - Authorizes the "Child Care Contribution Tax Credit Act", the "Employer-Provided Child Care Assistance Tax Credit Act", and the "Child Care Providers Tax Credit", and the Supporting Use of Child Care for Economic Stability and Security (SUCCESS) Tax Credit, relating to tax credits for child care | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Brenda Shields (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HCS HB 870 -- CHILD TAX CREDITS (Shields)
COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Standing Committee on Children and Families CHILD CARE CONTRIBUTION TAX CREDIT ACT This bill establishes the "Child Care Contribution Tax Credit Act". Beginning January 1, 2023, a taxpayer may claim a tax credit for verified contributions to a child care provider in an amount up to 75% of the contribution. The tax credit issued shall not be less than $100, and shall not exceed $200,000 per tax year. To be eligible for the tax credit, a donation must be: (1) Used directly by a child care provider to promote child care for children 12 years of age or younger; (2) Made to a child care provider in which the taxpayer or a person related to the taxpayer does not have a direct financial interest; and (3) Not made in exchange for care of a child or children in the case of an individual taxpayer that is not an employer making a contribution on behalf of its employees. The tax credits authorized by this section shall not be refundable and shall not transferred, sold, or otherwise conveyed. The cumulative amount of tax credits authorized shall not exceed $20 million for each calendar year. If the maximum amount of tax credits allowed in any calendar year is authorized, the maximum amount of tax credits shall be increased by 15%, provided that all such increases of tax credits shall be reserved for contributions made to child care providers located in a child care desert. The program authorized sunset six years after the effective date. EMPLOYER PROVIDED CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE TAX CREDIT ACT This bill also establishes the "Employer Provided Child Care Assistance Tax Credit Act". Beginning January 1, 2023, a taxpayer may claim a tax credit in an amount equal to 30% of the qualified child care expenditures paid or incurred with respect to a child care facility. The maximum amount of any tax credit issued shall not exceed $200,000 per taxpayer per tax year. A facility shall not be treated as a child care facility with respect to a taxpayer unless the following conditions have been met: (1) Enrollment in the facility is open to employees of the taxpayer during the tax year; and (2) If the facility is the principal business of the taxpayer, at least 30% of the enrollees of such facility are dependents of employees of the taxpayer. The tax credits shall not be refundable, transferable, sold, assigned, or otherwise conveyed. The cumulative amount of tax credits shall not exceed $20 million for each calendar year. If the maximum amount of tax credits allowed in any calendar year is authorized, the maximum amount of tax credits shall be increased by 15%, provided that all such increases of tax credits shall be reserved for contributions made to child care providers located in a child care desert. The program sunsets on December 31, 2029. CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TAX CREDIT ACT This bill also establishes the "Child Care Providers Tax Credit Act". Beginning January 1, 2024, a child care provider with three or more employees may claim a tax credit in an amount equal to the child care provider's eligible employer withholding tax, and may also claim a tax credit in an amount up to 30% of the child care provider's capital expenditures. No tax credit for capital expenditures shall be allowed if the capital expenditures are less than $1,000. The amount of any tax credit issued shall not exceed $200,000 per child care provider per tax year. To claim a tax credit for capital expenditures, a child care provider shall present proof acceptable to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education that the expenditures fall within the definition of capital expenditure, as defined in the bill. The tax credits shall not be refundable and shall not be transferred, sold, assigned, or otherwise conveyed. Any amount of credit that exceeds the child care provider's state tax liability for the tax year for which the tax credit is issued may be carried back to the child care provider's immediately prior tax year or carried forward to the child care provider's subsequent tax year for up to five succeeding tax years. The cumulative amount of tax credits authorized pursuant to this section shall not exceed $20 million for each calendar year. If the maximum amount of tax credits allowed in any calendar year is authorized, the maximum amount of tax credits shall be increased by 15%, provided that all such increases of tax credits shall be reserved for contributions made to child care providers located in a child care desert. The program sunsets on December 31, 2029. SUPPORTING USE OF CHILD CARE FOR ECONOMIC STABILITY AND SECURITY TAX CREDIT (SUCCESS TAX CREDIT) This bill establishes the "Supporting Use of Child Care for Economic Stability and Security Tax Credit". Beginning January 1, 2024, an eligible taxpayer shall be allowed a nonrefundable tax credit equal to the employment-related expenses for up to two qualifying children, not to exceed: (1) Expenses of $1,800 for each child who was under two years of age at any time during the tax year for which the tax credit is being sought; and (2) Expenses of $1,200 for each child who was two years of age or older during all of the tax year and under six years of age at any time during the tax year for which the tax credit is being sought. A tax credit under this proposal shall not be claimed by more than one taxpayer for the same child. This tax credit shall be nontransferable and nonrefundable, and shall not be carried back or forward to any other tax year. The program sunsets on December 31, 2029. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-04 S - Referred to Senate Committee on Fiscal Oversight | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB871 - Modifies provisions relating to income tax and authorizes a flat income tax rate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Michael O'Donnell (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 871 -- FLAT INCOME TAX
SPONSOR: O'Donnell Currently, personal income is taxed at a rate that corresponds to the taxpayer's level of income. Beginning January 1, 2024, the following tax rates shall be imposed on all Missouri taxpayers, regardless of their level of income: (1) Beginning January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024, a personal income tax of 4.75%; (2) Beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, a personal income tax of 4.5%; and (3) Beginning January 1, 2026, a personal income tax of 4.25%. For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, there shall be no tax on taxable income of less than or equal to $9,000. |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-28 H - Public hearing completed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB874 - Creates provisions relating to workforce development investments of public utilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Doyle Justus (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 874 -- WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENTS OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
SPONSOR: Justus This bill requires the Public Service Commission to permit electrical corporations and gas corporations to recover workforce development investments. An electrical or gas corporation is entitled to defer to a regulatory asset such corporation's workforce development investments made between August 28, 2023, and December 31, 2033, up to .55% of the corporation's total operating revenues as reported to the Commission for calendar year 2022. This bill is the same as SB 140 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Utilities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB875 - Expands the availability of Missouri empowerment scholarship accounts to qualified students living in counties containing a city with at least thirty thousand inhabitants | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Josh Hurlbert (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 875 -- MISSOURI EMPOWERMENT SCHOLARSHIP
SPONSOR: Hurlbert This bill modifies the current definition of "qualified student" for the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship to include students who reside in any county in which is located any part of any city with at least 30,000 inhabitants. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB879 - Authorizes an income tax deduction for teachers and school staff members | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 879 -- INCOME TAX DEDUCTION
SPONSOR: Kelley (127) Beginning on or after January 1, 2024, for purposes of calculating the Missouri taxable income, all income received by a taxpayer as salary or compensation for his or her services as a teacher or school employee, to the extent that such income is included in the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income, may be deducted from the taxpayer's Missouri adjusted gross income. The provisions of the new program will sunset December 31, 2029. This bill is similar to HB 1430 (2021). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to Special Committee on Tax Reform | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB883 - Requires development of academic performance standards for health and family education for school years beginning with the 2024-25 school year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HCS HB 883 -- HEALTH AND FAMILY EDUCATION
SPONSOR: Cupps COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass with HCS" by the Standing Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education by a vote of 16 to 0. The following is a summary of the House Committee Substitute for HB 883. This bill requires that the current one-half credit hour of health education be renamed "Health and Family Education" for the 2024-25 school year. The State Board of Education (SBE) will convene a work group to develop academic performance standards, which shall include educators, representatives from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), and nonprofit organizations with a focus on public health, parenting, and social services. The State Board of Education shall adopt and implement the performance standards relating to health education for the 2024-25 school year. This bill is similar to HB 2916 (2022). The following is a summary of the public testimony from the committee hearing. The testimony was based on the introduced version of the bill. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that more students need education in family in addition to health education. This language will require districts to have a more in depth approach to the curriculum and having a parenting education component will benefit students in the future Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Cupps; Cope24; Renee Howitt, Cope24; and Tracey Eatherton. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-08 H - Voted Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB887 - Establishes the STEM Career Awareness Activity Program | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 887 -- STEM CAREER AWARENESS ACTIVITY PROGRAM
SPONSOR: Riley This bill requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to establish the "STEM Career Awareness Activity Program" for grades 9-12. Beginning in the 2024-25 school year DESE may solicit proposals to provide the Program and by March 1, 2024 shall select a provider. The bill outlines requirements for providers which must present data demonstrating effectiveness in the following areas: teacher instruction on STEM-related subjects, increased student enrollment in four year STEM related fields, or increased participation in STEM related workforce upon graduation. The bill outlines criteria for program providers, authorizes DESE to choose a 3rd party nonprofit entity to implement the Program, solicit proposals, and select a provider, and creates the "STEM Career Awareness Activity Fund". |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-30 H - Superseded by HB 502 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB890 - Requires posters with information on driver education courses to be posted in each high school | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Ashley Bland Manlove (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 890 -- DRIVER EDUCATION
SPONSOR: Bland Manlove This bill requires school districts to have visible posters in high schools with information about the availability, location, and meeting time of driver education courses. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB896 - Exempts the retail sale of food from local sales tax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Alan Gray (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 896 -- SALES TAX
SPONSOR: Gray This bill exempts food from local sales tax. This bill is similar to HB 1817 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Children and Families | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB898 - Modifies provisions relating to certain school retirement systems | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Alan Gray (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 898 -- ST. LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
SPONSOR: Gray This bill allows retirees from the St. Louis Public School Retirement System to receive a one-time supplemental payment equal to the lesser of the person's gross amount of the regular pension benefit or $2,000. Subject to appropriation the supplemental payment shall be payable no later than September 30, 2023. This bill is the same as HB 1831 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Pensions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB899 - Establishes a requirement to include one week of local history studies in elementary and secondary schools | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 899 -- LOCAL HISTORY STUDIES
SPONSOR: Johnson (12) This bill requires school districts beginning in the 2024-25 school year to devote one week to instruction on local history. School boards may determine the types of instruction, educational programs, and activities that each district conducts. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB901 - Establishes the Education Stabilization Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 901 -- EDUCATION STABILIZATION FUND
SPONSOR: Pollitt COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass" by the Standing Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education by a vote of 14 to 0. This bill creates the "Education Stabilization Fund" to which the Governor may transfer appropriated money. In any fiscal year in which actual revenues are less than revenue estimates upon which appropriations are based, the Governor, subject to appropriations may transfer from the Education Stabilization Fund to the foundation formula administered by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education an amount necessary to provide public schools full funding. The bill limits the Fund to 10% of the previous fiscal year appropriation to the foundation formula, and any excess over 10% shall be transferred by appropriation to the General Revenue Fund. This bill is the same as HB 821, HB 843, and HB 946 (2023). PROPONENTS: Supporters say that this language will offer a measure of comfort to superintendents for public schools as they make long range financial plans for the district's future. This fund will only be used if the formula for funding public schools can not be fully funded and is capped at a certain amount in order to provide relief in uncertain economic times. Testifying in person for the bill was Representative Pollitt. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-24 H - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB904 - Prohibits the use of a hand-held wireless communication device within school zones and construction or work zones | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 904 -- WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE
SPONSOR: Dinkins This bill specifies that no person shall operate a motor vehicle within a school zone, construction zone, or work zone, as defined in the bill, while using a wireless communication device to make or take part in a phone call or to send, read, or write a text message or electronic message. This bill is similar to HB 1479 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House-Transportation Accountability | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB905 - Modifies provisions relating to school teacher and employee retirement allowances | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Chris Dinkins (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 905 -- PUBLIC SCHOOL RETIREMENT
SPONSOR: Dinkins This bill repeals the July 1, 2014 termination date of a provision allowing members of the Public School Retirement System of Missouri who have 31 or more years of creditable service to have their retirement allowance calculated using a multiplier of 2.55%. The bill also changes the years of service in this provision from 31 to 32 years of service. This bill is the same as HCS HB 2161 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Pensions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB908 - Creates new provisions related to serving meals to students | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 908 -- SCHOOL MEALS
SPONSOR: Mackey This bill requires schools to provide a United States Department of Agriculture reimbursable meal to any student who requests one regardless of whether the student cannot pay for a meal or owes money for earlier meals, unless the student's parent or guardian has provided written permission to withhold a meal. Schools may not require a student to throw a meal away because of inability to pay for the meal or because of a meal debt, nor may they publicly stigmatize or identify students. The bill also specifies that if a student owes money for five or more meals, the school must determine if the student is eligible for free meals, attempt to have the student's parent or guardian fill out a meal application, and contact the student's parent or guardian to offer assistance with a meal application. The bill also requires schools to direct communication about a student's meal debt to a parent or guardian, not the student. Schools may not require a parent or guardian to pay fees or costs from collection agencies hired to collect meal debts or refuse to provide a student's transcript solely because of a debt. This bill is similar to HB 1938 (2022) and HB 122 (2021). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB914 - Changes provisions governing school board vacancies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 914 -- SCHOOL BOARD VACANCIES
SPONSOR: McGaugh Under current law, any vacancy on an urban school district board is filled by appointment by the remaining members of the board, except for those in the cities of St. Louis and Kansas City, which are filled by special election. This bill requires any vacancy on an urban school district board to be filled by appointment by the remaining members of the board. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-04 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB915 - Reimburses the Iron County school district for certain administrative penalties included in the calculation of local effort | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Chris Dinkins (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 915 -- SCHOOL DISTRICT LOCAL EFFORT CALCULATIONS
SPONSOR: Dinkins Under the provisions of this bill, no money received by the Iron County school fund from the specified administrative order issued by the Department of Natural Resources shall be included as part of the school district's local effort calculation. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shall reimburse Iron County School District for the amount of any moneys that are or have been included in such school district's local effort. This bill contains an emergency clause. This bill is similar to HB 1480 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-06 H - Superseded by HB 948 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB918 - Modifies the required school year start date for school districts in which a charter school operates | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 918 -- SCHOOL START DATE
SPONSOR: Burnett This bill permits any school district in which one or more charter schools are operated to set an opening date earlier than 14 calendar days prior to the first Monday in September. This bill is the same as SB 338 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB922 - Authorizes tax deductions for financial institutions that provide loans in rural areas | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 922 -- MISSOURI RURAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITY ACT
SPONSOR: Thompson This bill establishes the "Missouri Rural Credit Opportunity Act". For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, the bill authorizes any national banking association, state bank, trust company, or savings and loan association to deduct from its gross income all interest income received in a tax year from qualified agricultural real estate loans and rural single-family residence loans attributed to Missouri. A "qualified agricultural real estate loan" is defined as a loan made on real property that is substantially used for production of one or more agricultural products and that: (1) Has a maturity of between five and 40 years; (2) Is secured by a first lien interest in real property; and (3) Has an outstanding loan balance when the loan is made that is less than 85% of the appraised value of the property, with exceptions as described in the bill. A "qualified rural single-family residence loan" is defined as a residence that is: (1) The principal residence of the occupant; (2) Located in a rural area as defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and that has 2,500 or fewer inhabitants; and (3) Purchased or improved with the proceeds of a loan. The provisions of this bill sunset on August 28, 2031. This bill is similar to HB 1985 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-04 H - Referred to House committee on Financial Institutions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB926 - Modifies provisions relating to contracts with public entities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 926 -- CONTRACTS WITH PUBLIC ENTITIES
SPONSOR: Falkner COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass" by the Standing Committee on General Laws by a vote of 9 to 1, with 5 present. This bill adds the definition of a "public official" to Section 107.170, RSMo, regarding bonds and public works contractors and modifies the definition of "public entity" to include any municipality. Currently, courthouses, jails, clerks' offices, and other buildings and the lots on which they stand owned by a county or municipality, as well as all burial grounds, are exempt from attachment and execution. This bill expands the exemption to other lands owned by the state; any public body corporate and politic; any county, city, town, municipality; any road, water, sewer, fire, library, hospital, or school district; and any other political subdivision of this state. This bill makes it the duty of all public entities in making contracts over $50,000 for public works exempt from attachment and execution to require the contractor to furnish a bond. Currently, a school board member is not required to independently confirm that a bond company exists and is solvent if a contractor represents that it is, but the school board member is not exempt from liability if he or she has actual knowledge of the insolvency or does not in good faith comply with the law in requiring the contractor to have a sufficient lawful bond. The bill expands both the lack of duty to verify the status of the bond company and the lack of exemption from liability for actual knowledge regarding a bond company from a school board member to all public officials. No public official who would be personally liable under law or at equity to a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier at any tier, because of a public entity's failure to require a contractor to furnish a payment bond will be liable unless the contractor provides to the presiding official and secretary of the public entity a written notice identifying the persons who will have personal liability for payment if no payment bond meeting the statutory requirements is furnished. Compliance with this written notice requirement is a condition precedent to the personal liability of any public official for a claim of payment. Any original contractor who fails to provide the written notice described in the bill, with intent to defraud, will be guilty of a class B misdemeanor. If consent that meets the requirements of Section 513.455, as specified below, is acknowledged and recorded as required, no bond is required. The bill also provides that the state or any political subdivision, as specified, may consent to have the certain projects and the lands thereon become subject to the attachment of mechanics' liens filed under Chapter 429 if the consent is in writing, contains a legal description of the property subject to the attachment, and is acknowledged by an authorized official in a form that can be and is recorded in the office of the recorder of deeds for the county where the property is located. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that this bill addresses shortcomings with the industrial revenues bond legislation passed in 2019. Current law places some local municipalities at an unintentional disadvantage. This bill puts municipalities and Missouri as a whole on a level playing field. While legislation passed in 2019 attempted to protect contractors on certain projects, problems have arisen from the sometimes prohibitive costs of bonds, knocking local municipalities out of the competitive bidding process. This bill gives municipalities the option to pursue a bond if that is economically feasible, or to pursue a mechanics lien if that is more appropriate. This bill represents an important economic development tool to attract contracts and support projects in local communities. Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Falkner; Missouri Economic Development Financing Association; Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of KCMO. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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HB933 - Changes provisions governing early childhood education programs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Brad Pollitt (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 933 -- EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
SPONSOR: Pollitt Currently, children between three and five years old who are eligible for free and reduced price lunch and attend an early childhood education program operated by a school district or a charter school may be included in such district's or charter school's calculation of average daily attendance. The total number of such pupils shall not exceed 4% of the total number of pupils between five and 18 years old who are eligible for free and reduced price lunch and who are included in such district's or charter school's calculation of average daily attendance. This bill provides that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) shall remit to school districts and charter schools an amount equal to the product of the state adequacy target, the dollar-value modifier, and the average daily attendance of pupils who are eligible for free and reduced price lunch and who attend, in the year prior to their kindergarten enrollment eligibility, an early childhood education program that is operated by a school district or a charter school. Three-year-old pupils and other pupils who are more than one year prior to kindergarten enrollment eligibility, who are eligible for free and reduced price lunch, and who attend such early childhood education programs shall be included in a district's or charter school's calculation of average daily attendance under existing law. This bill is similar to SB 495 and HB 833 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-23 H - Referred to House committee on Children and Families | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB946 - Establishes the Education Stabilization Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Mike Henderson (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 946 -- EDUCATION STABILIZATION FUND
SPONSOR: Henderson This bill creates the "Education Stabilization Fund" to which the Governor may transfer appropriated money. In any fiscal year in which actual revenues are less than revenue estimates upon which appropriations are based, the Governor, subject to appropriations may transfer from the Education Stabilization Fund to the foundation formula administered by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education an amount necessary to provide public schools full funding. The bill limits the Fund to 10% of the previous fiscal year appropriation to the foundation formula, and any excess over 10% shall be transferred by appropriation to the General Revenue Fund. This bill is the same as HB 821, HB 843, and HB 901 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-05 H - Not heard in committee | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB950 - Requires school districts to provide "period products" at no cost in middle schools and high schools and charter schools and repeals provisions prohibiting abortion services providers from providing instruction on human sexuality or sexually transmitted diseases | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Ingrid Burnett (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 950 -- SERVICES PROVIDED TO STUDENTS
SPONSOR: Burnett Beginning on July 1, 2024, this bill requires every public school and charter school to provide period products in the restrooms for all middle school, junior high, and high school buildings in which there are students in grades six through 12 at no charge to the students. "Period Products" are defined as tampons and sanitary napkins for use in connection with the menstrual cycle. This bill repeals language restricting school districts or charter schools from providing abortion services, or permitting the distribution of course materials or instruction relating to human sexuality or sexually transmitted diseases if the distributer provides abortion services. This bill is similar to HB 2591 (2022) and to HB 225 (2021). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB951 - Creates the student-teacher collaboration advisory board | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Ashley Bland Manlove (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 951 -- STUDENT-TEACHER COLLABORATION ADVISORY BOARD
SPONSOR: Bland Manlove This bill creates the "Student-Teacher Collaboration Advisory Board" made up of one deputy commissioner from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and a student and teacher from each of the congressional districts in the state as appointed by the Commissioner of Education. A student must be in grade eight or higher and a teacher must have taught in a classroom for at least two years to be appointed to the Board. The Board shall meet annually to discuss best practices in the classroom and programs and submit a report summarizing meeting discussions to the Governor and the General Assembly. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB964 - Requires school districts in St. Louis City and St. Louis County to install a panic alert system in schools | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Marlon Anderson (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 964 -- PANIC ALERT SYSTEM
SPONSOR: Anderson This bill requires school districts in St. Louis County and the City of St. Louis to install panic alert systems that integrate with local emergency communications systems and allow for real-time coordination between multiple first responder and law enforcement agencies. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB977 - Creates the "Missouri Universal School Meals Act" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Jay Mosley (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 977 -- MISSOURI UNIVERSAL SCHOOL MEALS ACT
SPONSOR: Mosley This bill establishes the "Missouri Universal School Meals Act". Subject to appropriations, schools shall provide a U.S. Department of Agriculture reimbursable meal to a student who requests one, at no cost to the student, unless the student's parent or guardian provides notice to the school that the parent or guardian will provide the student's meal. A school shall determine which students are eligible for free and reduced price meals under the federal student meals programs and shall provide information and assistance to parents and guardians for purposes of filling out meal assistance applications. Schools shall seek to maximize federal meal assistance, but shall not publicly identify or stigmatize students who are eligible for such assistance. This bill creates the "Universal School Meals Fund", which shall be used to reimburse schools for the costs of student meals that are not otherwise reimbursed under the federal meals programs. The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules to implement the program, including the process by which schools may apply for reimbursement of student meals. This bill is the same as SB 321 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB983 - Modifies the definition of "sexual contact" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Darin Chappell (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 983 -- SEXUAL CONTACT
SPONSOR: Chappell This bill amends the definition of "sexual contact" in Chapter 566, RSMo, to include "exposing another person to pornographic or obscene material including, but not limited to, material of a digital nature". |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Crime Prevention and Public Safety | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB987 - Requires career and technical education programs to offer courses leading to insurance licensing and certification | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Michael Johnson (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 987 -- CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SPONSOR: Johnson (23) This bill requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop performance standards, course competencies, and a written model curriculum framework related to insurance licensing and certification for all career and technical education programs by the 2024-25 school year and for all career and technical education programs to adopt the model curriculum or similar curriculum by the 2025-26 school year. This bill is similar to HB 1719 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Higher Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1002 - Reduces the assessment percentage of certain personal property and all other tangible personal property tax over 12 years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Mark Matthiesen (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1002 -- PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
SPONSOR: Matthiesen Beginning January 1, 2024, this bill makes annual reductions to the true value in money at which personal property shall be assessed using the following schedule: (1) For the calendar year 2024, 30%; (2) For the calendar year 2025, 28%; (3) For the calendar year 2026, 26%; (4) For the calendar year 2027, 24%; (5) For the calendar year 2028, 22%; (6) For the calendar year 2029, 20%; (7) For the calendar year 2030, 18%; (8) For the calendar year 2031, 16%; (9) For the calendar year 2032, 14%; (10) For the calendar year 2033, 12%; (11) For the calendar year 2034, 10%; (12) For the calendar year 2035, 8%; and (13) For the calendar year 2036 and all subsequent years, 6%. This bill also reduces the rate of personal property tax on separate subclasses of property: (1) Currently livestock is taxed at 12%, beginning January 1, 2033, livestock shall be taxed at 6%; (2) Currently farm machinery os taxed at 12%, beginning January 1, 2033, farm machinery shall be taxed at 6%; (3) Currently poultry is taxed at 12%, beginning January 1, 2033, poultry shall be taxed at 6%; and (4) Currently tools and equipment as described in the bill are taxed at 25%, beginning January 1, 2033, specified tools and equipment shall be taxed at 6%. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-04 H - Referred to Special Committee on Tax Reform | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1014 - Authorizes the Missouri Child Tax Credit Act | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Crystal Quade (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1014 -- MISSOURI CHILD TAX CREDIT ACT
SPONSOR: Quade This bill establishes the "Missouri Child Tax Credit Act". Beginning January 1, 2024, qualified taxpayers may claim a refundable tax credit for each qualified child in the following amounts: (1) A credit of $1,600 for each child who is five years of age or younger; (2) A credit of $1,000 for each child who is between the ages of six and 17 years. In order to qualify for the tax credit, a Missouri taxpayer's adjusted gross income (AGI) threshold amounts shall be as follows: (1) For taxpayers filing married combined or widowed, $150,000; (2) For taxpayers filing head of household, $112,500; or (3) For taxpayers filing single, $75,000. In addition, such tax credits shall be reduced by $50 for each $1,000 by which the qualified taxpayer's Missouri Adjusted Gross Income exceeds the applicable threshold amount for such taxpayer's filing status. Except in the case of a tax year closed by reason of the death of the qualified taxpayer, no tax credit shall be allowed in the case of a tax year covering a period of less than 12 months. No qualified child shall be claimed for more than one tax credit in the same tax year. If a child may be claimed as a qualified child by two or more taxpayers for a tax year beginning in the same calendar year, the Department of Revenue (DOR) may adopt rules and regulations addressing such instances. A qualified taxpayer shall be allowed to claim a cumulative amount of up to six tax credits or $10,000 total, whichever is less. Qualified taxpayers may apply to receive such tax credit in advance of filing their Missouri income tax return, and may elect to receive the tax credit in monthly disbursements. In the alternative, a qualified taxpayer may claim this tax credit when filing his or her Missouri income tax return. The Department shall begin accepting applications for the tax credit not later than October 1, 2023, and shall allow applications for the 2024 tax year through June 30, 2024. For each tax year thereafter, such application period shall begin not later than October first preceding the tax year for which the credit is claimed and ending June 30th of such year. The Department may begin monthly advanced refund installment payments for the 2024 tax year beginning on or after January 1, 2024, or immediately upon approval of the application. No credit shall be allowed unless the qualified taxpayer includes the name, Social Security number, custody decrees or arrangements if applicable, and any other identification documents for such qualifying child that DOR determines to be necessary for advanced payment or on the Missouri income tax return for the tax year that the tax credit is claimed. In the event that a qualified taxpayer does not apply for the credit, DOR shall notify such taxpayer of his or her potential eligibility. In making a determination of eligibility, DOR shall use any appropriate and available data including, but not limited to, data from the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and state income tax returns from previous tax years. This refundable tax credit, or the monthly payment thereof, shall be in addition to any federal child tax credits under 24 U.S.C. Section 26 claimed by a qualified taxpayer. No tax credit claimed shall be carried forward to any subsequent tax year. Nor shall any tax credit claimed be assigned, transferred, sold, or otherwise conveyed. The provisions of the Act shall automatically sunset six years after its effective date. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1023 - Allows subtractions from Missouri adjusted gross income for income received from certain transactions with beginning farmers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Dane Diehl (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HCS HB 1023 -- AGRICULTURE-RELATED TAX DEDUCTIONS (Diehl)
COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Standing Committee on Agriculture Policy This bill adds to the definition of "business income," for the purposes of deducting a percentage from a taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income the total combined profit reported to the IRS on each Schedule F and each Form 4835 filed. In addition, the bill authorizes an income tax exemption for: (1) A percentage of capital gains of up to $6 million per year, as set out in the bill, received by a taxpayer who sells all or a portion of his or her farmland to a beginning farmer; (2) Cash rent income of up to $25,000 per year received by a taxpayer who leases all or a portion of his or her farmland to a beginning farmer; and (3) Income of up to $25,000 per year received from crop share arrangements with a beginning farmer on all or a portion of a taxpayers farmland. The bill also requires the Department of Revenue to report annually to certain committees of the House of Representative and the Senate regarding the cost and benefits regarding the subtraction of capital gains for transactions with beginning farmers. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-09 S - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1036 - Requires teacher contracts to indicate the teacher's gross monthly salary | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Adrian Plank (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1036 -- TEACHER CONTRACT TRANSPARENCY
SPONSOR: Plank This bill requires that beginning August 28, 2023 any contracts, memorandums, or other similar salary agreements between a school district and a teacher specify the monthly gross salary of the teacher. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1043 - Changes requirements for civics education in schools | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Ashley Bland Manlove (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1043 -- CIVICS EDUCATION
SPONSOR: Bland Manlove This bill moves the current courses of instruction on the Constitution, the State of Missouri, and American History from seventh grade to begin in sixth grade for the 2024-25 school year. The bill also moves from ninth grade to sixth grade the requirement that students pass an examination on the provisions and principles of American Civics before graduation. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 1059 -- PUBLIC RECORDS
SPONSOR: Diehl This bill changes the definition of "public business", "public meeting","public record", and creates a definition for "transitory record", for the purposes of the sunshine law. Under the provisions of the bill, the definition of public meeting excludes any meeting of a group of members of a public governmental body who are not acting on behalf of the entire body or when an individually appointed or elected official meets with members of their staff in the ordinary course of their business. The bill provides that personally identifiable student records maintained by a governmental body shall be open for inspection only by parents, guardians, or other custodians of students under the age of 18. Transitory records shall not be considered public records. Transitory records shall include draft versions of final documents, non-decision-making materials that are not essential to operational function of the agency, materials recorded for only the time required to complete an action, or materials that do not have substantial administrative value. Bases for closing records and meetings are modified to include all records relating to security measures, GPS data, and investigative and surveillance techniques of any law enforcement or public safety agency; information provided to a tip line for the purpose of safety or security at an educational institution; and information contained in any suspicious activity report provided to law enforcement. Currently, a public body may close records relating to operational guidelines, policies, and response plans for use in responding to a critical incident which is or appears to be terrorist in nature. This bill repeals the requirement that incident be terrorist in nature. The bill further authorizes the closure of existing and proposed security protocols of a public body. Under the bill, a public governmental body is authorized to close records that are related to email addresses and telephone numbers submitted to a public governmental body by individuals or entities for the sole purpose of receiving electronic or other communications. This bill authorizes the closure of public records that are retained by a public governmental body that are related to a constituent of the public body as well as records related to a dignitary or foreign leader. Medical and mental health records of a constituent may be closed in their entirety and other such records shall be redacted to remove individually identifiable information of the constituent. The bill authorizes the closure of inter-agency or intra-agency memoranda or letters that would not be available by state or federal law to a party other than an agency in litigation with the agency. Any record may be closed that is retained in the office of a member of the General Assembly that contains information regarding proposed legislation or the legislative process, except records to or from lobbyists. Currently, requests for records must be acted upon with three business days. This bill changes this requirement to five business days. Access to and production of records may be conditioned upon the receipt of payment of fees. Where a single record contains both open and closed records, the public body shall make a redacted version of such record available. Current law authorizes a public body to charge for research time required to fulfill records requests. This bill authorizes the public body to also charge for the time needed to redact documents using employees of the body that result in the lowest charge. Currently, payment of copying fees may be requested prior to the making of copies. This bill modifies this provision so that payment of any fees may be requested prior to fulfilling the request. Except as specified in the bill, a request for public records to a public governmental body shall be considered withdrawn if the requester fails to remit all fees within 30 days of a request for payment of the fees by the public governmental body. The public body shall include notice to the requester that the failure to remit the fees within 30 days shall result in the request being considered withdrawn. This bill is similar to HB 394 (2023) and SB 174 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Special Committee on Government Accountability | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1068 - Provides matching grant moneys to assist school districts with school safety construction projects | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Phil Amato (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1068 -- SULLIVAN SCHOOL SAFETY GRANT
SPONSOR: Amato This bill establishes the "Sullivan School Safety Grant" and the "School Safety Construction Projects Matching Grant" program. This program will provide school districts an opportunity to apply for a matching grant for "eligible projects" not exceeding $200,000 in total costs; such projects must be related to safety construction in the district that is designed to prevent intruders to a school. The bill outlines the application and notification process and authorizes the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to review applications and determine grant recipients. Grant award calculations are outlined in the bill and the matching amount districts must provide is based on the districts per-pupil expenditures as outlined in the bill. The bill limits the number of grants to 100, and the Department may assign priority status to districts that demonstrate need for physical security enhancements. The bill creates the "School Safety Construction Projects Matching Grant Fund" and requires that the program will sunset August 28, 2029. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1072 - Specifies that tax revenues dedicated to school districts cannot be reduced or redirected to accommodate special taxing districts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Ashley Bland Manlove (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1072 -- SCHOOL DISTRICT TAX REVENUE
SPONSOR: Bland Manlove This bill prohibits property tax and sales tax revenues dedicated to a school district to be reduced or redirected by any program, special taxing district, or political subdivision, and any calculation of payment in lieu of taxes or economic activity taxes must not include any tax revenues dedicated to a school district. This section shall not apply retroactively to any agreement or contract executed before August 28, 2023. This bill is similar to HB 2283 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1076 - Authorizes an income tax deduction for certain grant money for expanding or providing broadband services | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HCS HB 1076 -- TAX EXEMPTION
SPONSOR: Smith (163) COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass with HCS" by the Special Committee on Tax Reform by a vote of 8 to 0. The following is a summary of the House Committee Substitute for HB 1076. For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2022, this bill exempts from a taxpayer's Missouri adjusted gross income 100% of any federal grant moneys received by the taxpayer for the purpose of providing or expanding access to broadband Internet to areas of the state deemed to be lacking such access, to the extent that such grant money is included in the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income. This bill is similar to SB 25 (2023). The following is a summary of the public testimony from the committee hearing. The testimony was based on the introduced version of the bill. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that the taxing of broadband grants results in far less services delivered to lower income and rural areas of the state. If individuals had more access to broadband Internet services, the state economy would grow faster. Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Smith; Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives; Brightspeed; Missouri Farm Bureau; At&T; Missouri Broadband Providers; Mo Chamber of Commerce; Capital City Insights, and Mo Electric Co-ops. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. This bill is similar to SB 25 (2023). Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-20 H - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1078 - Modifies provisions relating to the assessed valuation of real property | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Darin Chappell (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1078 -- ASSESSED VALUATION OF REAL PROPERTY
SPONSOR: Chappell COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass" by the Standing Committee on Ways and Means by a vote of 7 to 4. Beginning January 1, 2024, the true value in money of real property for assessment purposes shall be equal to the most recent purchase price of such real property. Such true value in money shall be the true value in money for all subsequent assessments until the next sale of such property. As specified in the bill, if a homeowner makes additions or improvements to the property, and those additions or improvements increase the value of said property by 50% or more, the homeowner shall notify the assessor. The assessor shall then establish a new assessed valuation, which shall be the true value in money for all subsequent assessments until the next sale of such property. If the sale of a piece of real estate results in a transaction that is below market value, the assessor shall provide evidence to the Board of Equalization or other equivalent entity that such sale price should not be used as the new true value in money for assessment purposes. If a homeowner does not want to participate in the assessed valuation provisions under this bill, such owner may opt out by notifying the assessor's office, and the homeowners' real property shall be assessed under the assessment process in existence on or before December 31, 2023. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that fixing the value of real estate to the price at which it most recently sold will ensure that the assessment process will be far more efficient, and will result in more fairness. Furthermore, if assessments are based on something other than the price at which the real estate sold, then the homeowner is likely to be taxed on an unrealized gain. This bill would therefore provide more consistency in the process and give homeowners the ability to budget their income more efficiently. Testifying in person for the bill was Representative Chappell. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-05 H - Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1082 - Modifies provisions relating to mental health care | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HCS HBs 1082 & 1094 -- MENTAL HEALTH CARE (Thompson)
COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Standing Committee on Health and Mental Health Policy This bill designates October 2nd of each year as "Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) Awareness Day" in the State. This bill specifies that "student special education records" as defined in the bill are to be retained by school districts as part of the student's permanent record and such records may not be destroyed by the district. Currently, a judge may order a pretrial examination of an accused person whom the judge has reasonable cause to believe lacks mental fitness to proceed. The psychiatrist, psychologist, or physician performing the examination shall submit a report with findings, opinions, and recommendations on treatment in suitable hospitals. This bill requires the examination report to contain recommendations as to whether the accused, if found to lack mental fitness to proceed, should be committed to a suitable hospital for treatment or if the treatment can be provided in a county jail or other detention facility approved by the Director of the Department of Mental Health. Additionally, the report shall contain a recommendation as to whether the accused, if found to lack mental fitness to proceed and if not charged with a dangerous felony, murder in the first degree, or rape in the second degree, should be committed to a suitable hospital facility or may be appropriately treated in the community, and whether the accused can comply with bond conditions and treatment conditions. The Director, or his or her designee, shall determine the locations and conditions under which treatment shall be provided to the accused. Additionally, this bill repeals all references to a "mental health coordinator", currently defined in statute as a mental health professional who has knowledge of the laws relating to hospital admissions and civil commitment, and who is authorized by the Director of the Department of Mental Health or their designee to serve a designated geographic area or mental health facility. Associated duties, responsibilities, and powers of mental health coordinators are also repealed. Also, regarding applications for detention for evaluation and treatment, this bill removes the notarization requirement for any affidavits, declarations, or other documents supporting such application. The application for detention for evaluation and treatment, as well as any affidavits, declarations, or other supporting documents shall be subject to the provisions established in Section 492.060, RSMo, allowing for declaration under penalty of perjury. For any respondent arriving at a mental health facility, this bill shortens the alloted time frame for designated facility staff to meet with the respondent and explain their statutory rights from four days to 48 hours. This bill is similar to SB 387 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-03 S - Voted Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1087 - Establishes antibullying requirements for school districts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 1087 -- MISSOURI CHILDHOOD HERO ACT
SPONSOR: Byrnes This bill creates the "Missouri Childhood Hero Act" and requires that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education develop a model policy that each school district must adopt by the 2023-24 school year to address bullying and school discipline. The policy must include specific elements as outlined in the bill, including a restriction on zero-tolerance disciplinary policies for any student that is a victim of bullying or is defending a victim of bullying. The bill requires that the policy outline annual mandatory training for district employees and volunteers that includes training in the defense of justification as well as age appropriate training for students that provides education and information regarding the school's antibullying policy as specified in the bill. The school district administration is required to implement programs and instruct school counselors, school social workers, licensed social workers, mental health professionals, and school psychologists to educate students who are victims of bullying on techniques to overcome bullying's negative effects. The techniques shall include but are not limited to: (1) Cultivating the student's self-worth and self-esteem; (2) Teaching the student assertive and effective self-defense; (3) Helping the student develop social skills; (4) Encouraging the student to develop an internal locus of control; or (5) Teaching the pupil nonconfrontational methods for avoiding conflict. This bill requires school administration to report monthly to the school board all acts of bullying, discipline for bullying, as well as all other disciplinary referrals. School boards must review the monthly report in a closed meeting and address concerns related to reported incidents within 30 days. Each school district must establish criteria that annually acknowledges any student in the district who has taken positive steps to resolving conflict through a nonphysical confrontation and designate the student as a Missouri Childhood Hero. The bill provides immunity from liability for school district employees and volunteers who intervene in an incident of school violence, violent behavior, or criminal actions against any pupil that is a victim of bullying; specifically the bill outlines that such employee follow the proper procedure and act in good faith to intervene under the defense of justification provided under chapter 563, RSMo. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-24 H - Scheduled for Committee Hearing 04/26/2023 8:00 AM - House-Elementary and Secondary Education, HR 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1092 - Changes a pilot agricultural education program in elementary schools to a statewide program | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 1092 -- AGRICULTURE EDUCATION
SPONSOR: Plank This bill ends the current pilot program for agriculture education in elementary schools in the 2023-24 school year and requires that beginning in the 2024-25 school year the program be implemented by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education(DESE) statewide for all elementary schools. The Department shall convene a work group to develop academic performance standards as outlined in the bill and the State Board of Education shall adopt the standards for the 2024-25 school year and review such standards every 10 years to reflect best practices and trends. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1097 - Authorizes an income tax deduction for amounts paid towards tangible personal property taxes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 1097 -- TAX DEDUCTION
SPONSOR: Riggs Beginning January 1, 2024, a qualified taxpayer shall be allowed a deduction from the taxpayer's Missouri adjusted gross income in an amount equal to 100% of all tangible personal property taxes actually paid by the qualified taxpayer in a given tax year on all tangible personal property taxes owed. This program will sunset August 28, 2029. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-04 H - Public hearing completed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1103 - Reduces the assessment percentage of certain personal property and provides a personal property tax exemption for certain personal property upon adoption of a constitutional amendment authorizing such exemption | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Mark Matthiesen (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1103 -- PROPERTY ASSESSMENT
SPONSOR: Matthiesen Beginning January 1 of the calendar year immediately following the adoption of a Constitutional amendment authorizing the exemption of tangible personal property from taxation under Article X, Section 6 of the Constitution of Missouri, this bill will exempt farm machinery and motor vehicles from personal property taxation. Currently, assessors annually assess all personal property at 33.3% of its true value in money. Beginning January 1, 2024, the percentage of the true value in money at which personal property is assessed shall be 30% of its true value in money and such amount shall be reduced annually by 2% until the calendar year 2036 and every year thereafter, when personal property will be assessed at 6% of its true value in money. This bill also decreases the percentages of true value in money for the following subclasses of personal property on or after January 1,2033: (1) Livestock, currently taxed at 12%, reduced to 6%; (2) Farm machinery, currently taxed at 12%, reduced to 6%; (3) Poultry, currently taxed at 12%, reduced to 6%; and (4) Tools and equipment used for pollution control, currently taxed at 25%, reduced to 6%. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-05 H - Referred to Special Committee on Tax Reform | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1108 - Modifies provisions relating to public safety | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Justin Hicks (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HS HCS HBs 1108 & 1181 -- PUBLIC SAFETY (Hicks) |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-01 S - Voted Do Pass as substituted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1131 - Phases out the corporate income tax over a period of years, subject to certain revenue triggers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Michael O'Donnell (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1131 -- CORPORATE INCOME TAX
SPONSOR: O'Donnell Beginning with 2024, the rate of corporate income tax shall be reduced by 1% in a calendar year if the amount of net general revenue collected in the previous fiscal year exceeds the highest amount of net general revenue collected in any of the three fiscal years prior to such fiscal year by at least $175 million. As specified in the bill, such a reduction shall only occur once per calendar year. No more than four such reductions shall be made in total. Upon the full reduction and elimination of the rate of this tax, no corporate income tax credits shall be claimed in any future tax years where there is no tax imposed upon the Missouri taxable income of corporations. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-05 H - Referred to Special Committee on Tax Reform | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1134 - Modifies the "circuit breaker" tax credit by increasing the maximum upper limit and property tax credit amounts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Mark Matthiesen (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HCS HB 1134 -- CIRCUIT BREAKER TAX CREDIT
SPONSOR: Matthiesen COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass with HCS" by the Special Committee on Tax Reform by a vote of 10 to 0. Currently, a tax credit is offered to eligible senior citizens and disabled individuals for a portion of the real estate taxes or rent they have paid for the year. The credit is for a maximum of $750 for renters and $1,100 for owners who occupied their home. The actual credit is based on the amount of real estate taxes or rent paid and total household income. Beginning January 1, 2024, the tax credit for renters shall be increased to $1,055. For homeowners, the tax credit shall be increased to $1,550. Beginning January 1, 2025, these totals shall be increased annually for inflation. This bill also increases the maximum upper limits of qualifying income for both renters and homeowners. Beginning January 1, 2024, the following maximum upper limits shall be established: (1) For an unmarried renter, $38,200; for a married renter, $41,000; and (2) For an unmarried homeowner, $42,200; for a married homeowner, $48,000. Beginning January 1, 2025, these totals shall be increased annually for inflation. This bill also gives qualifying taxpayers a larger reimbursement of the tax credit by increasing the incremental phase out from $300 to $495. This bill is similar to HB 135 (2023); and HB 2200 (2022). The following is a summary of the public testimony from the committee hearing. The testimony was based on the introduced version of the bill. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that the last upward adjustment the state of Missouri made to the qualifying income levels for Social Security tax was in 2008. As a result, no consideration has been given to various economic factors that greatly affect elderly citizens, such as recent rates of inflation. This has led to a situation in which seniors have found it necessary to come out of retirement and seek employment. Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Matthiesen; Claire Hundelt, Marillac Mission Fund; AARP; Paraquad, Inc.; Tom Dempsey, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis; Mallory Rusch, Empower Missouri; and the Missouri Association of the Area Agencies on Aging. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-01 H - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1136 - Authorizes sales tax exemptions of the retail sale of food and certain necessary personal hygiene products | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Peter Merideth (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1136 -- SALES TAX
SPONSOR: Merideth Beginning January 1, 2024, this bill eliminates any local or state sales or use tax on the following items: (1) Retail sale of food; and (2) Sales of all necessary personal hygiene products and toiletries, as described in the bill. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Children and Families | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sponsor: | Rep. Dean Van Schoiack (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HCS HB 1141 -- PERSONAL PROPERTY
SPONSOR: Van Schoiack COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass with HCS" by the Special Committee on Tax Reform by a vote of 10 to 0. This bill exempts from sales tax all sales of used tangible personal property, including any tangible personal property that is sold a second time or any number of additional subsequent times after the initial point of sale, at an auction. The provisions of this bill shall not apply to motor vehicles, trailers, boats, or outboard motors purchased or acquired for use on the highways or waters of this state which are required to be titled. The following is a summary of the public testimony from the committee hearing. The testimony was based on the introduced version of the bill. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that auctions are often occasions in which the goods that are being exchanged have been previously sold numerous times. This usually means that the point of purchase on those goods has already been taxed a number of times. Furthermore, requiring an auctioneer to collect sales tax on items sold at an auction results in less profit going to the seller. Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Van Schoiack; and Toney Thornhill, Higher Calling Auctions. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-26 H - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1144 - Creates provisions relating to local ballot proposals by political subdivisions to impose a new tax or increase the rate of an existing tax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HCS HB 1144 -- POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TAX PROPOSALS
SPONSOR: Keathley COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass with HCS" by the Special Committee on Tax Reform by a vote of 10 to 0. The following is a summary of the House Committee Substitute for HB 1144. This bill specifies that if a political subdivision submits a tax proposal for a new or increased tax authorized under a specific statute and it does not pass, the proposal cannot be submitted again for four years following the rejection. A political subdivision may, however, resubmit a previously rejected tax proposal sooner than four years if the new proposal has one of the following "substantial changes": 1) A reduction equal to or greater than 25% of the rate of tax imposed by the previously rejected proposal; or 2) A dedicated fund other than the dedicated fund stated in the previously rejected proposal. The following is a summary of the public testimony from the committee hearing. The testimony was based on the introduced version of the bill. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that when voters make a decision, that decision should be respected. Allowing a previously rejected tax proposal to be repeatedly placed on the ballot, year after year, flies in the face of democratic norms. Furthermore, resubmitting the same tax proposal carries a large financial expense that is usually born by the taxpayer. Testifying in person for the bill was Representative Keathley. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-24 H - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 1163 -- PARENTAL CONSENT FOR INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS
SPONSOR: Peters This bill requires public schools that serve students with an Individualized Education Program or "IEP" to implement parental consent procedures. Written parental consent shall be obtained and maintained for initial placement, annual placement, or other revisions to a student's IEP as outlined in the bill. If the parents and local educational agency (LEA) only reach an agreement on certain IEP services or interim placement, the child's new IEP shall be implemented in the areas of agreement and the child's last agreed-upon IEP shall remain in effect in the areas of disagreement until the disagreement is resolved. If a child is identified as eligible for special education services, the parents have the right to visit any program proposed for their child. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shall adopt a parental consent form, as described in the bill, that each school district shall provide to parents, and districts may not proceed with implementation of a student's IEP without the parental consent form completed except as provided in the bill. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-05 H - Referred to House Committee on Rules-Regulatory Oversight | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1172 - Modifies provisions relating to school buses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 1172 -- SCHOOL BUSES
SPONSOR: Nurrenbern This bill requires that school districts have a written policy on access to school buses, and modifies the definition of a school bus in regards to offense of trespass of a school bus. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House-Transportation Accountability | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 1175 -- POWERS OF THE STATE AUDITOR
SPONSOR: Christofanelli COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass" by the Special Committee on Government Accountability by a vote of 13 to 3. This bill defines "improper governmental activity," as official misconduct, fraud, misappropriation, mismanagement, waste of resources, or a violation of state or federal law, rule, or regulation. The bill provides that the Auditor or their authorized representative may audit all or part of any political subdivision or government entity if, after an investigation, the auditor believes improper governmental activity has occurred, or when requested to by a prosecuting attorney, circuit attorney, or law enforcement agency as part of an investigation. This bill provides that testimony and records obtained through subpoenas issued by the Auditor shall be subject to the same confidentiality and disclosure requirements for audit workpapers and related supportive material. This bill repeals the mandatory audit of a county collector's office after a vacancy in that office and provides that the county governing body may request an audit of that county collector's office within 30 days of the appointment of a new collector. Currently, each fiscal year, the state auditor must audit, adjust and settle all receipts and disbursements in the insurance dedicated fund and the insurance examiners' fund, and taxes certified and collected on foreign and domestic insurance premiums, surplus line premiums, and county taxes on property owned by insurance companies. This legislation repeals the requirement to audit taxes certified and collected on foreign and domestic insurance premiums, surplus line premiums, and county taxes on property owned by insurance companies and requires that the results of audits of the insurance dedicated fund and the insurance examiners' fund shall be reported as part of the annual audit of the state's financial statements. The bill adds records relating to reports of allegations of improper governmental activities to the list of records exempt from public disclosure. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that when the new auditor assumed his office he met with staff of various levels to ask what sensible changes would make their jobs easier and more efficient. This bill is a culmination of the recommendations that came out of those conversations. A major piece of legislation involving the auditor in 2013 did not define what was meant by improper governmental activity, and that definition is long overdue. Currently, the auditor cannot audit a political subdivision unless invited to do so by the subdivision's governing body, or by a vote of the people of that subdivision. If the governing body in question is engaged in improper activity then an invitation is impossible, and achieving a vote is expensive. This bill would give the auditor more discretion to commence an audit. Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Christofanelli;and the Missouri State Auditor's Office. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-24 H - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1183 - Modifies provisions regarding adult high schools | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 1183 -- ADULT HIGH SCHOOLS
SPONSOR: Hovis Currently, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is required to authorize the operation of four adult high schools across the state. This bill transfers such authority to the Department of Social Services and requires each nonprofit organization to submit an annual report to the Department. In addition, the Department shall authorize a fifth adult high school to be located in a county with more than 700,000 but fewer than 800,000 inhabitants, or a contiguous county. When this bill goes into effect, this will apply to Jackson County or an adjacent county. The Department shall administer funding to the adult high schools, subject to appropriations. For the existing adult high schools, the Department shall maintain authorization for the nonprofit organizations to operate the high school, provided that no more than one organization may be authorized to operate an adult high school in each of the current four locations. An organization may establish satellite campuses for any adult high school it is authorized to operate. By January 1, 2024, the Department shall select a Missouri-based nonprofit organization to operate the new adult high school, provided the organization meets current law requirements and demonstrates the ability to commit at least $500,000, rather than $2 million, for the necessary infrastructure to establish the school. The bill also provides that such organization must limit the administrative fee to no more than 10%. This bill is similar to HB 447 and SB 199 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-05 H - Referred to House committee on General Laws | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1188 - Directs fines from certain municipal ordinances to be distributed annually to the schools of the county in the same manner that proceeds of all penalties, forfeitures, and fines collected for the breach of the penal laws of the state are distributed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Anthony Ealy (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1188 -- FINES FOR MUNICIPAL VIOLATIONS
SPONSOR: Ealy This bill directs proceeds of fines collected by an associate circuit court for municipal ordinance violations to be distributed to county schools in the same manner that proceeds from breaches of state penal laws are collected and distributed to county schools. This bill is the same as HB 1494 (2022) and HB 168 (2021). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1194 - Modifies provisions relating to the collection of penalties for delinquent personal property taxes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Mark Matthiesen (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1194 -- DELINQUENT PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES
SPONSOR: Matthiesen This bill prohibits a county collector from collecting any fee or imposing interest or any other penalty for delinquent personal property taxes until after May first of the year following the year in which the taxes were assessed and due. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-06 H - Voted Do Pass as substituted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1199 - Places a limit on the growth in assessments of residential real property | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 1199 -- PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS
SPONSOR: Lonsdale Currently, county assessors conduct new assessments of all real property as of January 1 of each odd-numbered year. Those same assessed values apply in the following even-numbered year, except for new construction and property improvements which are valued as though they had been completed as of January 1 of the preceding odd-numbered year. This bill provides that no real residential property shall be assessed at a value that exceeds the previous assessed value for such property, exclusive of new construction and improvements, by more than the percentage increase in the consumer price index or 10%, whichever is greater. This bill is similar to SB 190 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to Special Committee on Tax Reform | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1202 - Requires all elections for local tax increases to be held at a general or primary election | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Chris Lonsdale (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1202 -- ELECTIONS FOR TAX INCREASES
SPONSOR: Lonsdale This bill requires all proposals renewing or increasing a tax, license, or fee to be voted on at the general election. This bill is the same as SB 479 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-04 H - Public hearing completed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1205 - Modifies provisions relating to charter schools | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1205 -- CHARTER SCHOOL PROVISIONS
SPONSOR: Toalson Reisch This bill expands the current limits on where charter schools may be operated without local school board sponsorship to include any school district that contains the city of Columbia. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-05 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1206 - Modifies provisions relating to income tax exemptions for certain retirement benefits | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Chris Lonsdale (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1206 -- TAX EXEMPTIONS
SPONSOR: Lonsdale Currently, taxpayers with certain filing status and adjusted gross income below certain thresholds are able to deduct 100% of certain retirement and Social Security benefits from the taxpayer's Missouri adjusted gross income. This deduction is reduced as the taxpayer's adjusted gross income increases. Beginning January 1, 2024, this bill allows the maximum deduction to all taxpayers regardless of filing status or adjusted gross income. This bill is similar to SB 448 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-23 H - Referred to Special Committee on Tax Reform | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1211 - Modifies provisions governing calculations for state aid to public schools | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 1211 -- STATE AID TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SPONSOR: Ealy This bill modifies the calculation for state aid to public schools by changing the multiplying factors in the definition of "weighted average daily attendance". The bill increases the multiplier from .25 to .30 for the free and reduced lunch pupil count, and from .60 to .65 for pupils with a limited English proficiency. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1212 - Requires schools to allow students to leave school to vote | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Anthony Ealy (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1212 -- EXCUSED ABSENCE FOR VOTING
SPONSOR: Ealy This bill provides that any student entitled to vote on the date of an election shall be allowed to leave school for a period of three hours in order to do so. Schools may designate a time period during which students may leave to vote. Any school official violating this section shall be deemed guilty of a class four election offense. Each school district shall adopt and implement a written policy related to voting as an excused absence beginning with the 2023-24 school year. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shall develop a model policy that school districts may adopt. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1217 - Requires school districts to excuse students with mental or behavioral health concerns from attendance at school | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 1217 -- SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
SPONSOR: Fogle This bill allows any child with a written authorization from a qualified health professional to be excused from attendance for mental health or behavioral health concerns. The bill requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in coordination with the Department of Mental Health to develop a model policy by the 2023-24 school year that school districts may adopt, and all districts will have a policy on excused absences by the 2023-24 school year. This bill is the same as HB 2767 (2022) and similar to SB 122 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1224 - Creates provisions relating to strategic lawsuits against public participation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 1224 -- STRATEGIC LAWSUITS AGAINST PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
SPONSOR: Lovasco This bill relates to strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP). The bill specifies that all laws in Missouri must be construed to afford qualified immunity from suit and liability for any defendant or counter-defendant in any action that impacts the defendant's or counter-defendant's First Amendment rights, and the bill provides procedures for defending against such suits. If a person successfully defends against a SLAPP lawsuit, the person may bring a SLAPP-back claim to recover any damages, costs, and fees the trial court failed to grant. Such damages, fees, and costs include statutory damages of at least $10,000, compensatory damages, additional damages to the plaintiff in an amount calculated to deter the SLAPP plaintiff from bringing future SLAPP lawsuits, and attorneys' fees and costs. This bill is the same as HCS HB 900 (2021). |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-05 H - Referred to House Committee on Judiciary | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1244 - Repeals provisions relating to prevailing wages on public works | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1244 -- PREVAILING WAGE ON PUBLIC WORKS
SPONSOR: Toalson Reisch Currently, contractors and subcontractors working on public works projects are required to pay employees the prevailing wage for the particular locality in which the project is being completed. This bill repeals such prevailing wage laws. This bill is similar to HB 89 (2021). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Economic Development | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1246 - Modifies provisions relating to the assessment of solar energy property | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 1246 -- SOLAR ENERGY ASSESSMENTS
SPONSOR: Richey Beginning January 1, 2024, assessors shall determine the true value in money of all real and tangible personal property associated with a project that uses solar energy directly to generate electricity that was built, operating, and generating power prior to August 28, 2023, to be de minimis in value, provided that the solar energy property has a placard output value of one megawatt or less. The tax for solar energy property with a placard output value of greater than one megawatt shall not exceed $1,100 per megawatt. For solar projects in which the land associated with such project is reclassified, the property tax incurred from such land shall be included in the limit established in this bill. Also beginning January 1, 2024, assessments of a solar energy project owned by a public utility company shall be made using the methodology for real and personal property in the following manner: (1) Any solar energy property of such a company shall be assessed upon the County Assessor's local tax rolls; and (2) All other real property, excluding land, or personal property related to the solar energy project shall be assessed using the methodology as specified in this bill. This bill is similar to SB 607 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-19 H - Public hearing completed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sponsor: | Rep. Mark Matthiesen (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1248 -- CREATIVE CLASSROOM ACT
SPONSOR: Matthiesen This bill allows that beginning in the 2024-25 school year, elementary teachers that purchase materials or supplies for a creative learning environment in their classroom are eligible for a reimbursement. The bill provides reimbursement procedures for the school district and for qualified teachers. Reimbursements are capped at $25 per student for qualified expenses based on the number of students reported for a classroom on September 30th of the school year. The bill directs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop such procedures necessary to insure districts and teachers are reimbursed and that school records are reviewed. The "Creative Classroom Fund" is established by the bill and reimbursements from such fund may begin once $10 million is appropriated to the Fund and no reimbursements may be submitted, approved, or reimbursed after April 30th of a school year unless the Fund has been appropriated as outlined. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-05 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1250 - Establishes reporting requirements for school districts and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education when a pupil commits suicide | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 1250 -- REPORTING PUPIL SUICIDES
SPONSOR: Mackey The bill requires that school districts report to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education the number of pupils that commit suicide within the district and that the Department publish such information annually. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1252 - Authorizes the Tax Reform Fund for certain revenue surpluses and implements personal income tax and sales and use tax triggers based on certain funding and revenue surpluses being met | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HCS HB 1252 -- TAX TRIGGERS |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-20 H - Removed from House Hearing Agenda - House-Rules-Administrative Oversight - 4/24/23 - 11:45 am - HR 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1258 - Enacts provisions to protect student, parent, and teacher rights regarding school employees and independent contractors | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Hardy Billington (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1258 -- SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES
SPONSOR: Billington This bill would require public schools to adopt a policy that would prohibit the use of a pronoun for a student that did not align with such student's biological sex as indicated on the student's birth certificate, unless written permission from the student's parent was received. The bill restricts schools from requiring any employee or independent contractor from using a pronoun for a student that is different from that student's biological sex if doing so is contrary to the employee's or contractor's religious or moral convictions. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sponsor: | Rep. Chris Brown (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HCS HB 1263 -- PROTECTING MISSOURI'S SMALL BUSINESSES ACT (Brown
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COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Standing Committee on Government Efficiency and Downsizing This bill establishes the "Protecting Missouri's Small Businesses Act". This bill requires the state of Missouri and its political subdivisions to give careful consideration and appropriate concern for the lasting effects of actions taken during a shutdown order that adversely affect the economic viability and well-being of Missourians and businesses. The bill provides that beginning January 1, 2024, if any political subdivision with jurisdiction over a business, implements any shutdown order and the business closes due to the shutdown order for at least 21 consecutive days or at least 45 cumulative days, the following requirements apply: (1) Waiving of any fee for a business license during the period of the shut down order or six months, whichever is longer; and (2) Reducing the real and personal property tax liability of the business based on the number of days the business was shut down in a given year, as further explained in the bill. If a taxpayer rents or leases all or a portion of the taxpayer's affected real property to one or more renters or lessors, the taxpayer shall do a pro rata distribution of the amount by which the tax liability is reduced, to the renters or lessors who are current on all lease or rental payments. This bill is not to be construed as an exemption of property from taxation that requires the state to provide restitution or replacement of lost revenues to a political subdivision. This bill is similar to HB 2753 (2022) and HCS HB 1408 (2021). |
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HB1267 - Requires schools to allow students to leave school to vote | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 1267 -- EXCUSED ABSENCE FOR VOTING
SPONSOR: Steinhoff This bill specifies that any student entitled to vote on the date of an election shall be allowed to leave school for a period of three hours in order to do so. Schools may designate a time period during which students may leave to vote. Any school official violating this section shall be deemed guilty of a class four election offense. Each school district shall adopt and implement a written policy related to voting as an excused absence beginning with the 2023-24 school year. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shall develop a model policy that school districts may adopt. This bill is the same as HB 2047 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elections and Elected Officials | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1268 - Authorizes school districts to offer school employee incentives for recruitment or retention purposes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 1268 -- SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEE INCENTIVES
SPONSOR: Steinhoff This bill allows a school district to offer and award monetary incentives to aid in recruitment and retention for employees. In order to offer incentives, districts must adopt a policy based on the salary schedule for each employee and provide the same incentive to all employees on a schedule unless there is an indexing factor. Incentives may be subject to any collective bargaining process that a district might have. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elections and Elected Officials | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1272 - Requires the state board of education to convene a work group about an eighth grade course on career readiness | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Gretchen Bangert (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1272 -- CAREER READINESS
SPONSOR: Bangert Before January 1, 2024 the State Board of Education (SBE) shall convene a work group to develop a written curriculum framework for the "Career Readiness" course that may be offered by school districts and charter schools beginning in 2026-27 for every junior high school or charter school giving instruction in the 8th grade. The bill outlines the purpose of the course and details aspects of the curriculum framework including but not limited to: explaining the differences between types of colleges, describing technical degrees offered by colleges, advising students of any advanced placement courses that they may take at the school, describing the availability of virtual courses, and providing opportunities to take an ACT assessment and a basic math and writing test to assess current skill levels. The course must meet for 3,915 minutes and focus on career readiness and emphasize the importance of work ethic, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. The course shall demonstrate that graduation from a four-year college is not the only pathway to success. The course shall describe at least 16 pathways to success in detail and include guest visitors who represent each pathway described. The bill repeals Section 167.910 RSMo relating to the "Career Readiness Course Task Force". This bill is similar to HB 112 (2021). |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-25 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1275 - Modifies provisions relating to the placement of automated external defibrillators in certain public buildings and establishes curriculum requirements relating to defibrillators in schools | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Willard Haley (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1275 -- AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR
SPONSOR: Haley This bill requires school districts beginning in the 2023-24 school year to expand the currently required first aid training for students to include training on the proper use of automated external defibrillators(AED) (Section 170.310, RSMo). The bill creates the "Automated External Defibrillator School Assistance Fund" and authorizes distribution from the Fund in the form of a matching grant of up to 75% of the cost of placing an AED in the gymnasium of each public school. Districts must commit to provide 25% of the cost of the AED. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shall create an application and procedure for districts to use to seek funding (Section 171.430). The bill requires that beginning January 1, 2024, all "public places" as defined in the bill to include an enclosed area capable of holding 300 people or more, shall be required to maintain an AED in quantities and types determined by the Department of Health and Senior Services (Section 190.092). |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-05 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1278 - Modifies provisions relating to residential care facilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Rudy Veit (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1278 -- RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES
SPONSOR: Veit This bill allows the Department of Social Services, a county prosecuting attorney, the St. Louis circuit attorney, or the Attorney General to seek temporary or permanent injunctive relief in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of children served by a residential care facility. This bill modifies the reasons that permit the initiation of such action to include employing people who are required to complete a background check and who have pending criminal charges for any of the offenses that would render them ineligible for employment at the residential facility. The temporary or permanent injunctive relief may include one or more of the stipulations found in the bill. If the court determines that temporary or permanent closure of the residential care facility is the appropriate remedy, the court must enter orders for the removal of the children from the facility. The court shall employ the least invasive remedy that is necessary to ensure compliance with the law and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the children. If the Attorney General or Department of Social Services is the requester, the court is required to hold a full evidentiary hearing within 10 business days of the date the motion was filed. In conducting an investigation of reports of child abuse or neglect, the residential care facility must provide any information necessary to complete the investigation. The prosecuting attorney, circuit attorney, or Attorney General shall have the authority to issue subpoenas duces tecum for the production of documents, records, video and audio recordings, and other evidence required to complete the investigation. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to Committee on Healthcare Reform | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1281 - Establishes rights of public school students | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Paula Brown (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1281 -- BILL OF STUDENTS RIGHTS
SPONSOR: Brown (87) This bill provides a list of public school student's rights. Rights enumerated include but are not limited to the right to receive a written probable cause statement before an administration searches a student or the student's belongings; freedom from classes unnecessary for graduation; right to mental health access; and the right to discuss and write about the lives and challenges of individuals as outlined in the bill. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1289 - Requires school districts to retain special education records as part of a student's cumulative record | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Dirk Deaton (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1289 -- STUDENT SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS
SPONSOR: Deaton This bill requires that "student special education records" as defined in the bill are to be retained by school districts as part of the student's permanent record and such records may not be destroyed by the district. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-05 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1295 - Establishes general requirements for meetings of governing bodies of political subdivisions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Richard West (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HCS HB 1295 -- POLITICAL SUBDIVISION MEETINGS
SPONSOR: West COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass with HCS" by the Standing Committee on Government Efficiency and Downsizing by a vote of 10 to 3. The following is a summary of the House Committee Substitute for HB 1295. This bill requires political subdivisions, by July 1, 2024, to adopt a meeting speaker policy to ensure that certain requirements set out in the bill are followed at each meeting of the governing body of the political subdivision. The requirements include setting an amount of time at the beginning of every meeting for public comment; not banning or removing individuals from a meeting unless he or she is or has committed a crime at the place where the meeting is held; and providing a method of submitting written public comment for persons who cannot attend the meeting. Requirements that the governing body may include in its speaker policy include setting a time limit of one hour of public comment or 20 speakers, whichever is less based upon the number of minutes designated per speaker, and identifying information of each speaker. If the governing body needs to hold a meeting on less than 24 hours' notice, or if the meeting will be conducted exclusively electronically, or at a time that is not reasonably convenient for the public, the nature of the good cause justifying departure from the normal requirements must be stated in the minutes. Meetings held in person and not subject to being closed under the Sunshine Law will be conducted so as to allow in-person public attendance. The following is a summary of the public testimony from the committee hearing. The testimony was based on the introduced version of the bill. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that political subdivisions have a duty to hear out their constituents and shouldn't be able to avoid negative feedback by restricting comments to agenda items or by other means. Testifying in person for the bill was Representative West. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Rules-Regulatory Oversight | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1306 - Allows school districts to remove certain property from tax increment financing districts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Ben Keathley (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1306 -- SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICTS
SPONSOR: Keathley This bill provides that no taxable real property will be included in a redevelopment area as defined in the bill if the school district levying taxes on the property determines by resolution adopted within 30 days following a hearing conducted under Section 99.825, RSMo that the proposed redevelopment area will have an adverse effect on the school district. The school district must deliver a copy of the resolution to the city establishing the redevelopment area. Within 30 of receipt of the resolution the city must pass an ordinance removing the property from the redevelopment area or terminating the redevelopment area. This bill is the same as SB 306 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Local Government | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1310 - Modifies personal income tax reduction revenue surplus triggers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Cody Smith (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1310 -- TAX TRIGGERS
SPONSOR: Smith (163) COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass" by the Special Committee on Tax Reform by a vote of 8 to 3. Currently, the top rate of tax upon personal income may be reduced by 0.01% if the amount of net general revenue collected in the previous fiscal year exceeds the highest amount of net general revenue collected in any of the three fiscal years by at least $175 million. No more than one such reduction is currently allowed in a calendar year, with a possible total of three such reductions (Section 143.011.4(1), RSMo). This bill removes the cap of three total reductions and allows the top rate of personal income tax to be reduced by 0.01% year after year, so long as the amount of net general revenue collected in the previous fiscal year exceeds the highest amount of net general revenue collected in any of the three fiscal years by at least $175 million. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that a tax on personal income is harmful to productivity. By lowering the rate of tax on earnings, people will have more disposable income. This in turn will result in an economy that is able to innovate and grow. Supporters further say that the lowering of such tax rates will make the idea of moving to Missouri more attractive, as well as more enticing to businesses who are interested in relocating. States surrounding Missouri have recently begun the process of reducing their rates of taxation on personal income, which currently makes it more difficult for Missouri to compete for talented workers and innovative companies. Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Smith; Aaron Hedlund, Show-Me Institute; Missouri Century Foundation; and the Associated Industries of Missouri. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-24 H - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1315 - Requires a matching state appropriation to all land grant universities when any land grant university receives funds for federal match requirements | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 1315 -- LAND GRANT UNIVERSITIES
SPONSOR: Windham This bill requires that federal match requirements to a land grant university in the areas of agriculture activities or research be in a specific appropriation line item for each university. The bill requires that such appropriation shall be 100% of the federal match threshold. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Higher Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1316 - Requires particular topics to be included in history curriculum in grades seven to twelve | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Kevin Windham (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1316 -- SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM
SPONSOR: Windham This bill requires that any history curriculum taught in grades seven to 12 includes specific topics of American History. The specified topics include: the expulsion of blacks from Pierce City in 1901; the human zoos at the World's Fair in 1904; the sharecropper's strike in southeast Missouri in 1939; the St. Louis Fairgrounds Park pool riot in 1949; and the Supreme Court cases Shelley v. Kraemer and Missouri ex rel. Gaines v. Canada. This bill is similar to HB 2309 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1326 - Requires public school teachers to be allotted a minimum number of minutes of instructional planning time each week | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 1326 -- INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING TIME
SPONSOR: Steinhoff This bill requires that school districts provide on average a minimum of 250 minutes of duty-free instructional planning time each week. Planning time should be provided daily and should not include travel, lunch, or time before or after the school day. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1332 - Authorizes a tax on the endowments of qualifying institutions of higher education and a corresponding endowment tax revenue trigger to income tax rates | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 1332 -- TAX RATES
SPONSOR: Sparks Beginning January 1, 2024, this bill imposes a tax on the endowment of an institution of higher learning that: (1) Is affiliated with, or provides medical faculty to, any abortion facility; (2) Offers specific medical residencies or fellowships that offer training in performing or inducing abortions; (3) Supports in any manner any abortion facility where abortions are performed or induced when not necessary to save the life of the mother; or (4) Performs gender transition procedures on minor children or offers specific training in performing gender transition procedures on minor children. The rate of tax imposed on the endowment of any such institution of higher learning shall be 5% of the aggregate fair market value of the assets of such endowment. Beginning January 1, 2024, this bill also reduces the top rate of personal income tax by 0.17% if one or more institutions of higher learning becomes subject to the tax on the endowments of institutions of higher learning described above. This bill is similar to SB 290 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1333 - Modifies provisions relating to the fiduciary duty and proxy voting activities of public retirement systems | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Justin Sparks (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1333 -- INVESTMENTS OF PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
SPONSOR: Sparks This bill modifies provisions relating to duties of fiduciaries for public employee retirement systems. This bill specifies that, an investment fiduciary shall discharge his or her duties in the interests of the participants in a public employee retirement system and their beneficiaries for the exclusive purpose of providing financial benefits and paying reasonable expenses for administering the public employee retirement system. Additionally, when discharging fiduciary duties, which shall be the same as a member of the board of trustees of a system, an investment fiduciary shall take into account only financial factors. The term "financial" is defined in the bill as a material effect on the financial risk or the financial return of an investment, but does not include any action taken, or factor considered, by an investment fiduciary with a purpose to further social, political, or ideological interests. This bill further provides that all shares held by or on behalf of a public employee retirement system, the participants, and their beneficiaries shall be voted solely in the financial interest of participants in the system and their beneficiaries. Unless no economically practicable alternative is available, the following actions shall not be allowed unless there is a practice and commitment to follow guidelines that match the system's obligations to act solely upon financial factors: (1) The board of a system granting proxy voting authority to persons not on the board; (2) The system entrusting assets to investment fiduciaries; and (3) The system adopting a practice of following the recommendations of a proxy advisor or other service provider. All proxy votes shall be tabulated and provided in an annual report containing certain information described in the bill to the board of trustees. Such report shall be posted on the system's website. The Attorney General may enforce the provisions of this bill, or any contract subject to the provisions of this bill. If the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that a person is engaging in a violation of this bill, the Attorney General may require such person to file a written statement or report, under oath, as to all the facts and circumstances concerning the violation, and provide other necessary data and information. Additionally, a system or a participant or beneficiary of a system may bring an action for damages or injunctive relief against any person violating this bill. In addition to any other remedies available, a company who serves as an investment fiduciary and who violates this bill shall be obligated to pay damages in an amount equal to three times all moneys paid to the company by the system. This bill is similar to SB 436 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Pensions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1334 - Establishes a system to allow public school employees to anonymously evaluate school administrators | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Dean Van Schoiack (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1334 -- WITHDRAWN | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Action: | 2023-03-08 H - Withdrawn | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1335 - Authorizes the Supporting Use of Child Care for Economic Stability and Security (SUCCESS) Tax Credit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 1335 -- TAX CREDIT
SPONSOR: Kelly (141) This bill establishes the "Supporting Use of Child Care for Economic Stability and Security Tax Credit". Beginning January 1, 2024, an eligible taxpayer shall be allowed a nonrefundable tax credit equal to the employment-related expenses for each qualifying child, not to exceed: (1) $1,800 of such expenses for each child who was under two years of age at any time during the tax year for which the tax credit is being sought; and (2) $1,200 of such expenses for each child who was two years of age or older during all of the tax year and under six years of age at any time during the tax year for which the tax credit is being sought. This tax credit shall be nontransferable and nonrefundable, and shall not be carried back or forward to any other tax year. |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-07 H - Public hearing completed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1336 - Requires in-state public educational institutions to grant undergraduate course credit for students who score 4 or higher on international baccalaureate examinations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 1336 -- INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE EXAMINATIONS
SPONSOR: Brown (16) This bill requires public community colleges, colleges, and universities to adopt a policy for undergraduate course credit for any student that receives a score of 4 or higher on an international baccalaureate exams. This bill is the same as HB 1173 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Higher Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1339 - Authorizes an income tax credit for certain solar energy property costs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 1339 -- SOLAR ENERGY PROPERTY TAX CREDITS
SPONSOR: Christ Beginning January 1, 2024, a qualified taxpayer may claim a tax credit in an amount equal to 25% of the cost, including the cost of installation, of solar energy property if the qualified taxpayer constructs, purchases, or leases solar energy property that is: (1) Located in the state of Missouri; (2) Located on either the Environmental Protection Agency's National Priority List, the Environmental Protection Agency's National Priority List Equivalent Sites, or land that is subject to a corrective action under the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976; and (3) Placed in service in this state by the qualified taxpayer during the tax year for which the tax credit is claimed. If the solar energy property is leased, the lessor shall provide a statement that describes the solar energy property and states the cost of the property. If the property owner does not claim the tax credit the lessee is allowed to claim the tax credit if they are provided a written certification from the lessor stating that they will not be claiming the tax credit. The tax credit is not allowed if the cost of the solar energy property is provided by public funds. Under the provisions of this bill, "public funds" does not include federal grants or tax credits. The tax credit is earned in the year in which the solar energy property is placed in service but shall be taken in five equal annual installments, beginning within three years of the year in which the solar energy property is placed in service. A tax credit for each installation of solar energy property shall not exceed $5 million. The tax credit is allowed on a first-come, first-served basis, and the cumulative amount of credits available to be taken in a tax year shall not exceed $2.5 million in the aggregate per tax year. A taxpayer may not claim the tax credit if the taxpayer has also claimed any other similar solar energy property tax credit that the state offers. This program sunsets on December 31st, six years after the effective date. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-05 H - Referred to House Committee on Utilities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1341 - Requires reports of community and school safety concerns to be made to the Highway Patrol and the General Assembly | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Sarah Unsicker (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1341 -- REPORTS OF COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL SAFETY CONCERNS
SPONSOR: Unsicker This bill requires school districts, charter schools, or law enforcement agencies receiving a community or school safety concern submitted through a state reporting tool, such as the Courage2Report system or a succeeding one, to notify the State Highway Patrol how the entity received, responded to, and resolved the concern. This notification must be submitted within 15 calendar days of the receipt, unless the concern does not have a final resolution, in which case the notification shall be submitted every 30 calendar days after, until the final resolution of such concern. The bill specifies what must be described in the notification submitted to the State Highway Patrol. Before February 1 of each year, the State Highway Patrol must create a list of each notification made in the previous calendar year, and submit said list to both chambers of the General Assembly. The bill specifies formatting and compiling requirements. No data related to the compilation shall be disclosed in any form so as to personally identify any person who has submitted a concern or any person involved in incidences causing a concern to be reported. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Crime Prevention and Public Safety | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1343 - Modifies provisions relating to the Champion for Children tax credit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Sarah Unsicker (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1343 -- TAX CREDIT
SPONSOR: Unsicker Currently, a tax credit may be claimed in an amount equal to 50% of a contribution made to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs), child advocacy centers, or crisis care centers. Beginning January 1, 2023, this bill increases the tax credit to 70% of such contributions. Currently, the maximum amount of tax credits that may be claimed for all such contributions made to such qualified agencies shall not exceed $1.5 million. Beginning July 1, 2023, this bill provides that the amount of tax credits that may be claimed in a fiscal year shall not be limited. This bill extends the sunset for these provisions to December 2029. This bill is the same as SB 662 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1348 - Provides a state supplement for public schools to hire a school nurse and a mental health professional | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Yolanda Young (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1348 -- HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SPONSOR: Young This bill provides financial supplements, subject to appropriation, for public schools to employ school nurses and mental health professionals. A school district must apply to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and specify the schools that will hire these positions. The amount of the supplement is capped at $40,000 per school per position. The bill creates the "School Nurse Financial Supplement Fund" and the "School Mental Health Professional Financial Supplement Fund", and requires DESE to create rules ensuring that positions funded with supplement money only perform duties associated with the job title, and preference be given to schools that demonstrate the greatest need. This bill is similar to HB 2019 (2022) and HB 1011 (2021). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1349 - Requires certain incidents in public schools to be reported to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and made available on the department's comprehensive data system | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Yolanda Young (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1349 -- SCHOOL REPORTING
SPONSOR: Young This bill requires that incidents of school violence and bullying be submitted to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education within 30 days. The Department must compile and report incidents on the data portal with personal identification data remaining inaccessible. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1351 - Modifies provisions related to the "circuit breaker" property tax credit, reenacts the Missouri Homestead Preservation Tax Credit Program, and implements a homestead exemption for certain individuals | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Marlene Terry (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1351 -- PROPERTY TAX CREDITS
SPONSOR: Terry Beginning January 1, 2024, a qualifying homeowner may exempt $2,000 from his or her Missouri adjusted gross income, or in the case of a homestead owned and occupied for the entire year, a qualifying homeowner may exempt $5,800 from his or her Missouri adjusted gross income for the claimant's spouse residing at the same address. Beginning January 1, 2024, a tax credit of up to $1,055 in rent constituting property taxes actually paid may be taken by a qualified renter or a tax credit of up to $1,550 in actual property tax paid may be taken by a qualified renter. Such totals shall be adjusted annually for inflation. To qualify for the tax credit, the maximum upper limit of income for a single renter shall be $38,200. The maximum upper limit of income for a single homestead owner, who owns and occupied the home for the entire year, shall be $42,200. Such totals shall be adjusted annually for inflation. If the income on a return is over the minimum base but not over the maximum upper limit, the property tax shall be in increments of $25 and the income in increments of $495. Beginning January 1, 2024, this bill provides a tax credit for senior citizens or for disabled individuals who: (1) Have reached the age of 65; (2) Are the owners of a home used as their primary residence; (3) Are liable for real property taxes on the property; and (4) Have a total household income of $125,000. Qualifying taxpayers are eligible for an annual tax credit for such property that is used as a homestead equal to 100% of the tax assessed on their homestead. Each eligible home owner who has been granted an exemption shall reapply on an annual basis. A qualifying taxpayer shall not claim such a tax credit if such taxpayer has also claimed the Senior Citizen Property Tax Relief tax credit (circuit breaker) for the same tax year. Such tax credit shall be refundable, but shall not be transferred, sold, or assigned. This program expires December 31, 2029. This bill is similar to HB 666 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to Special Committee on Tax Reform | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1357 - Modifies provisions relating to the property tax assessment percentage of solar energy systems | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Aaron McMullen (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1357 -- REGULATION OF SOLAR ENERGY
SPONSOR: McMullen Beginning January 1, 2024, the true value in money for the assessment of solar energy property shall not initially exceed 12.5% of the total installed costs of said solar property. Such value shall begin the year immediately following the year of construction of the property. The original costs shall reflect either: (1) The actual and documented cost to the taxpayer; or (2) The estimated cost of the property by the assessor, using an authoritative cost guide. In determining the value of solar energy of a public utility property, the assessor shall take into consideration the fact that the immediate value of a solar energy system is often less than the installation costs when the property is initially appraised and each time the property is reappraised. The property owner shall deliver to the local assessor's office a copy of a renewable energy generation certification. Such a document shall be made available by the Department of Economic Development (DED). The DED shall report each month to the State Tax Commission (STC) a listing of certifications approved in the preceding month. The STC shall advise assessors of known locations of certified or other solar energy system property on or before the scheduled reappraisal. A solar energy system property with an existing interconnection agreement prior to January 1, 2026, shall pay a nominal fee of $100 multiplied by the capacity amount. All projects that have a generator interconnection agreement in place prior to January 1, 2026, shall pay $100 per megawatt of nameplate capacity. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-19 H - Public hearing completed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1360 - Enacts provisions governing public school student communications | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 1360 -- STUDENT COMMUNICATION
SPONSOR: Byrnes This bill specifies that beginning in the 2023-24 school year a school district's policy on employee-to-student communication requires electronic communication be restricted to only district provided devices. All such communication must be archived by the district for 30 days and accessible as outlined in the bill. The bill requires that student-to-student communication on district computers be actively monitored by a school employee or such communication will be disabled. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-05 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1362 - Modifies provisions relating to public school retirement systems and exemptions for teachers working after retirement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Jeff Farnan (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1362 -- PUBLIC SCHOOL RETIREMENT
SPONSOR: Farnan This bill allows a retired teacher to continue to draw retirement and return to active service as a teacher for up to four additional years. The teacher may receive a salary and retirement benefits, but will not earn additional years of service. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-05 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1364 - Establishes the offense of engaging in an adult cabaret performance or organizing or authorizing the viewing of an adult cabaret performance and the offense of organizing or authorizing the viewing of a drag queen story hour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Bennie Cook (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1364 -- CABARET AND DRAG PERFORMANCES
SPONSOR: Cook This bill specifies that, a person commits the offense of engaging in an adult cabaret performance or organizing or authorizing the viewing of an adult cabaret performance, or organizing or authorizing the viewing of a drag queen story hour, if such performance or drag queen story hour is on public property or in a location where the performance could be viewed by a minor. The offenses of engaging in or authorizing an adult cabaret performance and organizing or authorizing the viewing of a drag queen story hour are class A misdemeanors. If a school district or charter school, or employee or volunteer of a school district or charter school, violates the provisions of this bill, then in each school year the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shall withhold from the school district or charter school a percentage, as listed in the bill, of any monthly distribution of state formula funding and any other revenues from the state that are distributed to such school district or charter school. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-05 H - Referred to House committee on General Laws | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1371 - Requires mental health awareness training and instruction in grades five to eight in public schools | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Cyndi Buchheit-Courtway (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1371 -- MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS TRAINING
SPONSOR: Buchheit-Courtway This bill establishes "Brennan's Law" and specifies that beginning in the 2023-24 school year school districts will require students in grades five to eight to receive mental health awareness training. Such training shall be age-appropriate and included in the districts Health or physical education (PE) curriculum. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-05 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1382 - Provides for the designation of local control school districts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Dane Diehl (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1382 -- LOCAL CONTROL DISTRICT
SPONSOR: Diehl This bill provides for the designation of local control school districts that are exempt from certain assessment, data reporting, and performance reporting requirements of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Any public school district may become designated as a local control school district, provided that the district has a local effort per pupil funding of at least 75%. A local control school district shall have the ability to choose any nationally recognized assessment test program for students in lieu of the Missouri assessment program and may continue to receive state funding through the foundation formula as provided in the bill. Failure by a local control district to meet the funding requirements for two fiscal years shall result in the loss of such designation until the requirement is again met for an entire fiscal year. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1388 - Establishes a "Council for Community Education" within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HB 1388 -- COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION
SPONSOR: Gray This bill establishes the "Council for Community Education". The Council shall study and make recommendations regarding establishing community education programs in which public school buildings are used as community centers operated by the School Board in cooperation with other community groups to provide community services. The Council will have 11 members appointed by the Governor. The Council will meet no more than four times each year and will be tasked with: (1) Conducting feasibility studies on the establishment of community education programs; (2) Advising the Commissioner of Education and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on issues relating to the establishment of community education programs; (3) Making recommendations for a state plan for community education as specified in the bill; and (4) Making recommendations for the funding of local community education programs. This bill is the same as HB 1820 (2022) and similar to HB 206 (2021). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elementary and Secondary Education | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HB1398 - Authorizes a one-time amnesty month for certain delinquent motor vehicle liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Scott Cupps (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HB 1398 -- TAX AMNESTY
SPONSOR: Cupps This bill creates an "amnesty month" for the month of December, 2023, for taxpayers delinquent in taxes and fees resulting from purchasing a motor vehicle prior to August 28, 2023. Upon completing and submitting an application for the amnesty program, the Department of Revenue will grant the taxpayer full amnesty from state and local motor vehicle sales tax, motor vehicle titling costs, motor vehicle registration fees, and all associated late fees or penalties. Upon granting amnesty, the Department will then issue motor vehicle titles, certificates of motor vehicle registration, valid license plates and license plate tabs, and other relevant documentation. This bill is similar to HB 1791 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-20 H - ** IN RECESS until HOUSE ADJOURNMENT ** - House-Transportation Accountability - 4/20/23 - 8:00 am - HR 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HJR5 - Reduces property tax assessments on senior citizens and disabled persons by fifty percent | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Marlene Terry (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HJR 5 -- PROPERTY TAX
SPONSOR: Terry Upon voter approval, beginning January 1, 2023, this proposed Constitutional amendment would provide that property owned by an individual who is 65 years of age or older or an individual who is permanently disabled, and who has a Missouri taxable income of $50,000 or less, or $75,000 or less if such taxpayer is married and filing jointly, would be assessed at 50% of the value at which such property would otherwise be assessed. This resolution is the same as HJR 90 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to Special Committee on Tax Reform | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HJR10 - Adds employees of school districts to the list of allowed employment for members of the general assembly | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Mark Sharp (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HJR 10 -- GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEMBER EMPLOYMENT
SPONSOR: Sharp (36) Currently, while in office General Assembly members may not hold another office or be employed by the Federal government, state government, or municipal government. Upon voter approval, this Constitutional amendment adds school district employees to the list of exemptions for members of the General Assembly. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elections and Elected Officials | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HJR12 - Proposes a constitutional amendment dividing state revenues from gaming activities between public institutions of elementary, secondary, and higher education and the administration of the Missouri Veterans Commission | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Dave Griffith (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HJR 12 -- ALLOCATION OF GAMING ACTIVITIES REVENUES
SPONSOR: Griffith Upon voter approval, this proposed Constitutional amendment changes the allocation of state revenues derived from the conduct of all gaming activities from solely for the public institutions of elementary, secondary, and higher education to now be evenly appropriated for the public institutions of elementary, secondary, and higher education as well as the administration of the Missouri Veterans Commission. This allocation of appropriation shall take effect July 1, 2025. This resolution is similar to HJR 87 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Emerging Issues | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HJR15 - Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Missouri relating to a property tax exemption for certain seniors | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Brian Seitz (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HJR 15 -- PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION
SPONSOR: Seitz Upon voter approval, this proposed Constitutional amendment provides that any individual 65 years or older that has a Missouri taxable income of less than $45,000 will not be subject to or liable for any property tax. This resolution is the same as HJR 1 (2022 Special Session). |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-09 H - Public hearing completed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HJR16 - Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit any new tax or increase in tax from going into effect unless approved by the voters in a general election | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Brian Seitz (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HJR 16 -- TAX INCREASES
SPONSOR: Seitz This resolution proposes a Constitutional amendment that no new tax imposed by state statute shall go into effect, or continue in effect if otherwise set to expire, without prior approval at a statewide general election, as defined by state law. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Constitution, this resolution further proposes that no state funds shall be expended without first being appropriated by the state legislature. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to Special Committee on Tax Reform | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HJR17 - Proposes a constitutional amendment to freeze property tax assessments for senior citizens | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Jim Kalberloh (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HJR 17 -- REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS
SPONSOR: Kalberloh This resolution proposes a Constitutional amendment to prevent the state, a county, or any other political subdivision from increasing assessments of residential real property that is used and occupied by the individual as a primary residence, provided that the individual: 1) Is 70 years of age or older; 2) Is liable for the payment of the real property taxes on the property; and 3) Is an owner of record of the property or has a legal or equitable interest in the property as evidenced by a written instrument. The resolution further proposes that if an individual turns 70 years of age during a tax year, that individual shall be exempt from assessed valuation increases for that tax year. In such a situation, the assessed valuation increase exemption shall be based on the most recent assessed valuation before the tax year that the individual became eligible for the exemption. If the individual relocates to a new residential real property, once the individual meets all requirements to establish the new residence as the individual's primary residence, the new assessed valuation increase exemption shall be based on the most recent assessed valuation of the new primary residence before the tax year that the individual became eligible again for the exemption. |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-09 H - Public hearing completed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HJR27 - Authorizes counties to freeze the real property assessed values of certain senior citizens | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Kimberly-Ann Collins (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HJR 27 -- PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENTS
SPONSOR: Collins This resolution proposes a Constitutional amendment stating that no individual, beginning January 1, 2025, shall be subject to any increase in the assessed valuation of any residential real property actually used as a primary residence, provided that the individual: 1) Is 65 years of age or older; 2) Is liable for the payment of real property taxes on the property; and 3) Is an owner of record of the property or has a legal or equitable interest in the property as evidenced by a written instrument; And that the county in which the individual lives passes an ordinance to exempt such individuals from any increase in assessed valuation. The county may also require that in order to be exempt from any increase in assessed valuation, the individual meet certain income requirements, as determined by the county. This bill is similar to SS SJR 41 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-23 H - Public hearing completed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HJR33 - Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to real property tax assessments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Jeff Coleman (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HCS HJRs 33 & 45 -- PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENTS (Coleman)
COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Special Committee on Tax Reform Upon voter approval, beginning January 1, 2025, this proposed Constitutional amendment provides that for all residential real property, the true value of such property will be deemed to be the same value determined at the most recent previous assessment of the property, or if the property has been sold since its most recent assessment, the true value of such property will be deemed to be the total fair market value of the compensation received by the seller for the sale of such property. A new assessment or reassessment of residential real property, the assessed valuation of such property may be increased from the assessed valuation of such property determined at its most recent previous assessment but only to the extent that such an increase: (1) Incorporates the change in the Consumer Price Index since the most recent previous assessment or up to a 2% annual increase in the assessed valuation of the property, whichever is less; or (2) Reflects the value added to the property as a result of new construction or improvements made to the property. In the event that residential real property is sold, the title company of the purchaser of any such property must send to the assessor, as soon as reasonably practicable after the purchase, a notarized copy of the sales contract of the property, and such document shall be considered a closed record under state law. In the event that new construction or improvements are made to residential real property, such value will be the actual cost of the materials purchased for improvements made to the property. Documentation of actual costs must be sent to the assessor as soon as reasonably practicable after the completion of the new construction or improvements. Such documentation of costs or other documents will not be made available to any entity and will be used only by the assessor for the sole purpose of establishing the true value of the property. Taxpayers who reach the age of 65 shall be exempt from any increases in the assessed valuation of their real property, provided that such property is used and occupied as their primary residence. The valuation of real property for these age-qualified taxpayers shall be based on the most recent assessed valuation of their primary residence for the tax year immediately preceding the year in which the age-qualified taxpayer became eligible for the exemption. If an age-qualified taxpayer relocates, as soon as the new residence is established as the taxpayer's primary residence, the assessed valuation of their new primary residence shall be based on the most recent assessed valuation of the real property before the tax year that the age-qualified taxpayer became eligible again for the exemption. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-08 S - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HJR35 - Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to taxation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Don Mayhew (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HJR 35 -- TAXATION
SPONSOR: Mayhew COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass" by the Special Committee on Tax Reform by a vote of 9 to 3. Upon voter approval, this constitutional amendment amends Article X of the Missouri Constitution, and sets the base year for calculating total state revenues at fiscal year 2022-2023. Total state revenues shall exclude the amount of any tax credit. This resolution further amends Article X by using the calendar year of 2021 as the base year for calculating Missouri personal income. The General Assembly in any fiscal year shall implement no new taxes, fees, or tax changes without voter approval that would increase net total state revenue by more than $50 million adjusted annually by the percentage change in the personal income of Missouri for the second previous fiscal year, or 1% of total state revenues for the second fiscal year prior to the General Assembly's action, whichever is less. Each individual tax or fee increase shall be measured by the net increase in total state revenues collected during the first fiscal year that is fully effective. If any tax or fee increase is implemented over multiple fiscal years, the estimated net increase in total state revenues collected once fully implemented shall be used in this calculation following the first year the increase is fully effective. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that the Hancock Amendment needs to be updated in order for it to work properly. This is because the state of Missouri is different in 2023 from what it was in 1980, when the constitutional amendment was originally passed. Proponents further say that the Hancock Amendment is supposed to work by giving a refund to taxpayers if tax revenue exceeds the overall average income of taxpayers across the state. But the current definitions used within the amendment create confusion when state and local governments try to implement these provisions. This has lead to several lawsuits over the years. Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Mayhew; and Elias Tsapelas, Show Me Institute. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website. |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-05 H - Referred to House Committee on Rules-Regulatory Oversight | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HJR36 - Authorizes a real property tax rate freeze for certain individuals | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Robert Sauls (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HJR 36 -- TAXATION OF REAL PROPERTY
SPONSOR: Sauls This resolution would prevent increases in the rates of any real property taxes levied on the primary residence of any individual 70 years or older, provided that they have not had sufficient income to be liable for any Missouri state income taxes for the previous three years. This bill is similar to HJR 66 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-23 H - Public hearing completed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HJR44 - Proposes a constitutional amendment that would freeze the property tax imposed on homesteads of certain senior citizens | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Mark Matthiesen (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HJR 44 -- PROPERTY TAX
SPONSOR: Matthiesen This proposed constitutional amendment would, upon voter approval, specify that the total amount of property tax levied on homesteads owned by homeowners who are 67 years of age or older shall not increase as long as: (1) The homeowner or, if jointly owned, all homeowners, are 67 years of age or older; and (2) The homeowner or homeowners present sufficient proof of age and homestead ownership and use to the county assessor in person every three years. |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-21 H - Public hearing completed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HJR45 - Proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing an assessed valuation increase freeze for certain senior citizens | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Ben Keathley (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HJR 45 -- TAX EXEMPTION
SPONSOR: Keathley Upon voter approval of this constitutional amendment, beginning January 1, 2025, a qualified taxpayer at Social Security retirement age shall be exempt from any increases of assessed valuation of their primary residence. Such exemption shall begin the calendar year in which the qualified taxpayer becomes eligible for full Social Security retirement benefits. If a qualified taxpayer relocates to a different residential real property, and all requirements are satisfied to establish the new property as the taxpayer's primary residence, the assessed valuation increase exemption shall be based on the most recent assessed valuation of the new primary residence before the tax year that the taxpayer became eligible again for the exemption. Only one spouse need qualify as a qualified taxpayer to be eligible for the exemption. If a qualified taxpayer dies, the surviving spouse shall continue to receive the exemption. |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-06 H - Superseded by HJR 33 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HJR46 - Adds substitute teachers to the list of allowed employment for members of the general assembly | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Ian Mackey (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HJR 46 -- GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SPONSOR: Mackey Upon voter approval, this Constitutional amendment adds substitute teaching positions to the list of allowable public employment for members of the General Assembly to hold during their terms of office. This bill is the same as HJR 105 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House committee on Elections and Elected Officials | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HJR47 - Proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing a property tax exemption for certain property used for childcare | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Wendy Hausman (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HJR 47 -- TAX EXEMPTION
SPONSOR: Hausman Upon voter approval, this resolution exempts from property tax, all real and personal property used primarily for the care of a child outside of his or her home. This bill is similar to SJR 26 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-18 H - Public hearing completed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HJR50 - Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit any new tax or increase in tax from going into effect unless approved by the voters in a general election | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Don Mayhew (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HJR 50 -- TAX INCREASE PROHIBITION
SPONSOR: Mayhew Upon voter approval, this Constitutional amendment specifies that no tax imposed by state statute or tax increase imposed by state statute shall go into effect or continue in effect if otherwise set to expire without prior approval at a statewide general election. This resolution also requires that no funds be expended without first being appropriated by the legislature. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to Special Committee on Tax Reform | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HJR51 - Proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize counties to freeze the real property assessed values of certain senior citizens | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Renee Reuter (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HJR 51 -- PROPERTY VALUES
SPONSOR: Reuter Upon voter approval, this Constitutional amendment allows a county or a city not within a county to exempt taxpayers 65 years of age or older meeting certain criteria, as described in the amendment, from increases in the assessed valuation of such taxpayer's residential real property. Such exemption must be approved by the governing body of the county or city not within a county through an ordinance. In addition to criteria required in the amendment to receive an exemption, a county or city not within a county may also require a taxpayer to meet certain income requirements. This bill is similar to SJR 21 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-14 H - Public hearing completed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HJR52 - Proposes a constitutional amendment granting property tax exemptions to certain disabled veterans | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Alan Gray (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HJR 52 -- PROPERTY TAX
SPONSOR: Gray Upon voter approval, this Constitutional amendment would, beginning January 1, 2025, exempt from taxation the property of certain disabled veterans as follows: (1) Veterans assigned a disability rating of 30% to 49% shall have $2,500 of their total assessed property valuation exempt from taxation; (2) Veterans assigned a disability rating of 50% to 69% shall have $5,000 of their total assessed property valuation exempt from taxation; and (3) Veterans assigned a disability rating of 70% to 100% shall have all of the value of their total assessed property exempt from taxation. This bill is similar to HJR 89 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-08 H - Referred to House Committee on Rules-Administrative Oversight | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HJR55 - Proposes a constitutional amendment to modify personal property tax payments for motor vehicles | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Crystal Quade (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HJR 55 -- PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
SPONSOR: Quade Upon voter approval, this proposed Constitutional amendment provides that personal property taxes may be paid in two equal installments, with half of the amount paid by December 31st of the calendar year in which the property is assessed and the remainder paid by July 31st of the year after such property is assessed. This bill is similar to HJR 121 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HJR56 - Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to property taxes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HJR 56 -- PROPERTY TAXES
SPONSOR: Mayhew Currently, counties must impose a replacement tax on all real property that is not residential, agricultural, or horticultural in order to replace any lost revenue due to the exemption from property tax of certain personal property. Current law also allows such taxes to be decreased if approved by a majority of voters in such a county. Upon voter approval, this Constitutional amendment authorizes the elected governing body of a county to decrease such tax rates. In addition, this amendment applies current property tax rollback provisions to the replacement tax. This bill is the same as SJR 35 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HJR57 - Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Missouri relating to a property tax exemption for certain disabled veterans. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HJR 57 -- PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION
SPONSOR: Aune Upon voter approval, this proposed Constitutional amendment exempts real property used as a homestead by veterans of the Armed Forced of the United States who have total service-connected disabilities from taxation of said homestead. This bill is the same as HJR 86 (2022). |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HJR60 - Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow the general assembly to exempt tangible personal property from personal property taxation by general law | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Rep. Mark Matthiesen (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HJR 60 -- PERSONAL PROPERTY EXEMPTION
SPONSOR: Matthiesen Upon voter approval, this proposed Constitutional amendment would allow the General Assembly to exempt tangible personal property from the payment of tangible personal property taxes. The General Assembly may also provide for certain tax credits or rebates in lieu of or in addition to such an exemption. |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Referred to Special Committee on Tax Reform | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB1 - Modifies provisions relating to gaming | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SB 1 - This act establishes provisions relating to gaming. HONORING MISSOURI VETERANS AND SUPPORTING MISSOURI EDUCATION ACT This act establishes the Honoring Missouri Veterans and Supporting Missouri Education Act. This act allows the State Lottery Commission to implement a system of video lottery game terminals and to issue licenses to video lottery game manufacturers, distributors, operators, handlers, and retailers. The Commission shall not allow a single vendor or licensee to be responsible for implementing the program, nor shall it allow a single vendor or licensee to control or operate more than twenty-five percent of video lottery game terminals in the state after December 31, 2027. (313.429.1 and .2) Video lottery game terminals may be placed in fraternal organizations, veterans' organizations, and truck stops, as such terms are defined in the act, and in business entities licensed to sell liquor by the drink. (Section 313.427) Video lottery game terminals shall be connected to a centralized computer system developed or procured by the Commission. No video lottery game terminal shall be placed in operation without first being connected to such centralized computer system. The Commission may impose a non-refundable application fee, as described in the act. The initial license shall be for a period of one year. Thereafter, the license renewal period shall be four years with the applicable license renewal fee paid for each year such license is renewed, as described in the act. In addition to such license fees, video lottery game operators shall pay the Commission an annual administrative fee of $300 for each video lottery game terminal placed in service. No license shall be issued to any person who has been convicted of a felony or crime involving illegal gambling. Sales agents shall be registered with the Commission by a video lottery game operator and may not solicit or enter into any contract with a retailer prior to such retailer being licensed to conduct video lottery games. (Section 313.429.3 and .4) Video lottery game operators shall pay winning tickets using a video lottery game ticket redemption terminal, which shall be located within the video lottery game retailer's establishment in direct proximity of where such video lottery games are offered. Video lottery game operators shall pay to the Commission thirty-two percent of any unclaimed cash prizes associated with winning tickets that have not been redeemed within 180 days of issue. Video lottery game operators and video lottery game retailers shall enter into a written agreement for the placement of video lottery game terminals. The agreement shall specify an equal division of adjusted gross receipts after adjustments for taxes and administrative fees are made. Video lottery game operators and video lottery game retailers are prohibited from offering anything of value other than the percentage of adjusted gross receipts for the placement of video lottery terminals, except that video lottery game operators may pay for construction of a video lottery terminal area inside the premises of a video lottery game retailer. (Section 313.429.7) The price of video lottery game terminal credits shall be determined by the Commission, and the maximum wager played per video lottery game shall not exceed $5.00. No cash award for the maximum wager played on any individual lottery game shall exceed $1,100 or the maximum amount allowable by federal law before tax withholding is required. Operators shall not operate more than eight terminals at any one fraternal organization, veterans organization, or truck-stop, and not more than five video lottery game terminals at any one lottery game retailer that is not a fraternal organization, veterans organization, or truck-stop. (Section 313.429.8) A person under the age of twenty-one shall not play video lottery games, and such video lottery game terminals shall be under the supervision of a person that is at least twenty-one years of age. Video lottery game terminals shall be placed in a fully enclosed room that is continually monitored by video surveillance and where access to persons under the age of twenty-one is prohibited. Recorded video surveillance footage shall be reviewed by video lottery game operators as required by the Commission and shall be made available to the Commission upon request. An operator or retailer that fails to report any known violation of law may be subject to an administrative fine not to exceed $5,000. Any operator or retailer found to have knowingly committed a violation of provisions governing the conduct of video lottery games may be subject to a fine of $5,000, the suspension of such operator's retailer's license for up to thirty days, or, in the case of repeated violations, the revocation of such operator's or retailer's license for up to one year. (Section 313.429.9) Video lottery game operators shall pay to the Commission thirty-six percent of the video lottery game adjusted gross receipts. The net proceeds of the sale of video lottery game tickets shall be appropriated equally to public elementary and secondary education and public institutions of higher education with an emphasis on funding elementary and secondary education student transportation costs and higher education workforce development programs. The Commission shall compensate the administrative costs of the city or county in which a video lottery retailer maintains an establishment in an amount equal to four percent of the video lottery game adjusted gross receipts. The remainder of video lottery game adjusted gross receipts, after the cost of the centralized computer system and administrative costs are paid and apportioned, shall be retained by video lottery game operators and shall be split evenly between video lottery game operators and video lottery game retailers as provided under an agreement. (Section 313.429.10) All revenues collected by the Commission from license renewal fees and any reimbursements associated with the enforcement of the act shall be appropriated for administrative expenses associated with supervising and enforcing the provisions of the act. (Section 313.429.11) The Commission shall contract with a state law enforcement entity to assist in conducting background investigations of applicants for licenses and for the enforcement of the provisions of the act. (Section 313.429.12) A video lottery game licensee suspected of a violation of the act shall be afforded an administrative hearing by the Director of the State Lottery on the record, and an appeal of any action taken to impose a fine on such licensee shall be to the Commission. Any such administrative suspension or revocation upheld by the Commission may be appealed by the video lottery game licensee in a state court of competent jurisdiction. (Section 313.429.13) Participation in the state lottery under this act shall not be construed to be a lottery or gift enterprise in violation of Article III, Section 39 of the Constitution of Missouri, and shall not constitute a valid reason for the denial or revocation of a permit to sell liquor. (Section 313.433) This act allows a municipality or a county to adopt an ordinance within one hundred eighty days of the effective date of this act prohibiting video lottery game terminals within the municipality or the unincorporated area of the county. (Section 313.435) These provisions are substantially similar to SB 642 (2022), SB 686 (2022), SB 19 (2021), SB 319 (2021), HB 1014 (2021), SB 566 (2020), SB 43 (2019), and SB 452 (2017), and to provisions in SB 906 (2022), SS/HCS/HBs 2502 & 2556 (2022), HB 2080 (2022), SCS/SB 98 (2021), HB 915 (2021), SS#3/SCS/SB 44 (2019), and SS/SCS/SB 767 (2018), and are similar to HB 990 (2017). COMPULSIVE GAMBLING The Commission shall promulgate rules for a sports wagering self-exclusion program, as described in the act. Any person who has been self-excluded and is found to have entered an excursion gambling boat or placed a sports wager shall forfeit his or her winnings. (Section 313.813) Current law allows the Commission to establish programs to provide treatment, prevention and education services for compulsive gambling. This act requires such programs and includes recovery services. This act also requires the Commission to conduct an annual socioeconomic study on the impact of gaming, as described in the act. (Section 313.842) This act requires the General Assembly to appropriate at least $5 million annually from the Gaming Commission Fund to the Compulsive Gamblers Fund. (Section 313.1021)
SPORTS WAGERING This act authorizes wagering on sporting events, including esports, and modifies the definition of "gambling game" to include sports wagering. (Sections 313.800 and 313.1003) Sports wagering shall only be authorized to be conducted on an excursion gambling boat or over the internet to persons physically located in this state. Licensed applicants shall apply to the Missouri Gaming Commission for authorization to conduct sports wagering and shall pay an application fee not to exceed $100,000. If granted a certificate of authority, a certificate holder shall be authorized to conduct sports wagering in a licensed facility or through an interactive sports wagering platform, as defined in the act. (Section 313.1006) The act establishes designated sports districts, as defined in the act, in areas surrounding stadiums in which professional sports teams play their home games. Professional sports teams may designate a designated sports district mobile licensee, as defined in the act, to conduct sports wagering via an interactive sports wagering platform within the designated sports district. Sports wagering commercial activity, defined as any operation, promotion, signage, advertising, or other business activity relating to sports wagering, shall be prohibited within designated sports districts, as defined in the act, without approval of the professional sports team. (Section 313.1003.3) An excursion gambling boat may conduct sports wagering through an individually branded interactive sports wagering platform, as defined in the act, and may operate such platform or contract with a platform operator to administer sports wagering on behalf of the excursion gambling boat. An excursion gambling boat may conduct sports wagering through an additional two individually branded interactive sports wagering platforms and may operate such platform or contract with a platform operator to administer sports wagering on behalf of the excursion gambling boat, provided the excursion gambling boat pays to the Commission an annual administrative fee of $250,000 for the first additional interactive sports wagering platform and an annual administrative fee of $500,000 for the second additional interactive sports wagering platform. Each designated sports district mobile licensee may offer sports wagering through one interactive sports wagering platform. (Section 313.1008) An interactive sports wagering platform may apply to the Commission to conduct sports wagering on behalf of a certificate holder. Such interactive sports wagering platform shall submit an application fee not to exceed $150,000. Every year after licensure, an interactive sports wagering platform shall submit an annual license renewal fee not to exceed $125,000. (Section 313.1010) A sports governing body may notify the Commission that official league data for determining tier two sports wagers is available. The Commission shall notify sports wagering operators of such availability within seven days, and within sixty days of receiving such notification, sports wagering operators shall use only official league data to determine the outcome of tier two sports wagers, with exceptions as provided in the act. Certificate holders shall ensure that the certificate holder's surveillance system covers all areas in which sports wagering is conducted, allow the Commission to be present through gaming agents during the hours sports wagering is conducted, ensure that individuals under the age of 21 are not making sports wagers, provide certain information to sports wagering patrons, and post a sign indicating the minimum and maximum amounts that may be wagered. (Section 313.1004) The Commission shall also promulgate rules to ensure that advertisements for sports wagering do not target minors or other persons who are ineligible to place wagers, problem gamblers, or other vulnerable persons. (Section 313.1012) The Commission shall conduct background checks on individuals seeking licenses under the act. Such background checks shall include a search for criminal history and any charges or convictions involving corruption or manipulation of sporting events. The act prohibits the direct or indirect legal or beneficial owner of five percent or more of a sports governing body or its member teams from placing or accepting a wager on an event in which a member team participates. A violation of this provision is a Class C misdemeanor. (Section 313.1014.3(2)) A sports governing body may submit a request to the Commission to restrict, limit, or exclude a certain type, form, or category of sports wagering on sporting events sponsored by such sports governing body. The Commission shall request comments on such requests from sports wagering operators. Upon demonstration of good cause, the Commission shall grant such request, as described in the act. The Commission and certificate holders shall cooperate with investigations conducted by law enforcement agencies. (Section 313.1014) A certificate holder shall maintain records of all bets and wagers placed through an interactive sports wagering platform, and all bets and wagers placed in person that exceed $10,000, including personally identifiable information of the bettor, the amount and type of bet, the time the bet was placed, the location of the bet, the outcome of the bet, and records of abnormal betting activity for at least three years after the sporting event occurs. (Section 313.1016) A tax is imposed at a rate of 10% on the adjusted gross receipts received from sports wagering conducted by a certificate holder. Such tax shall be remitted by the last business day of each month. Revenues received from the tax shall be deposited in the Gaming Proceeds for Education Fund. A certificate holder shall also pay to the Commission an annual license renewal fee not to exceed $50,000. In addition to such administrative fee, a certificate holder shall pay to the Commission a fee of $10,000 every five years for a reinvestigation of the certificate holder. Such fees shall be deposited in the Gaming Commission Fund. (Section 313.1021) All sports wagers placed under this act shall be deemed to be initiated, received, and otherwise made on the property of an excursion gambling boat in this state. The intermediate routing of electronic data shall not determine the location or locations in which such wager is initiated, received, or otherwise made. (Section 313.1022) These provisions are substantially similar to SB 643 (2022), SB 764 (2022), SB 1046 (2022), SB 1061 (2022), HB 1666 (2022), HB 2752 (2022), SB 18 (2021), SB 217 (2021), SB 256 (2021), SB 567 (2020), SB 754 (2020), HB 2318 (2020), HB 2691 (2020), HB 119 (2019), SB 1009 (2018), HB 2406 (2018), and to provisions contained in SS/HCS/HBs 2502 & 2556 (2022), SB 906 (2022), HB 2080 (2022), HB 2144 (2022), SCS/SB 98 (2021), SB 643 (2020), HCS/HB 2088 (2020), HCS/HB 2284 (2020), SS#3/SCS/SB 44 (2019), and SB 187 (2019), and is similar to HB 2320 (2018) and to a provision contained in SB 195 (2019). JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-11 S - Reported Do Not Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB2 - Establishes the "Save Women's Sports Act" relating to female-only athletics in middles schools, high schools, and colleges | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Denny Hoskins (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SB 2 - This act establishes the "Save Women's Sports Act." No athletic team or sport designated for biological females, as defined in the act, shall be open to students that are biological males, as defined in the act.
No governmental entity, licensing or accrediting organization, or athletic association or organization shall take any adverse action, as described in the act, against a school for maintaining separate interscholastic or intramural athletic teams or sports for students that are biological females. No public or private middle school or high school or a public or private institution of postsecondary education that has biological males playing biological female's sports shall be eligible for money appropriated by the General Assembly. This act is identical to SB 20 (1st Extra Session, 2022), SS/SCS/SB 781 (2022) and is similar to SB 503 (2021). OLIVIA SHANNON |
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Last Action: | 2023-01-31 S - Hearing Conducted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB3 - Modifies provisions relating to the promotion of business development | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Denny Hoskins (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HCS/SS/SCS/SBs 3 & 69 - This act establishes provisions relating to business organizations. RIGHT-TO-START ACT By no later than June 30, 2025, and annually thereafter, this act requires the Commissioner of Administration to file a report with the General Assembly that includes information on contracts awarded to businesses that have been in operation for less than three years, as described in the act. This act also requires the Commissioner of Administration, in conjunction with the Office of Entrepreneurship, which is established by the act, to file a report with the General Assembly making recommendations on improving access and resources for new Missouri businesses that have been in operation for less than three years, including businesses owned by a racial minority group, and women-owned and veteran-owned businesses. (Section 34.195) This provision is substantially similar to a provision in HCS/SS/SB 807 (2022), SS/HCS/HB 2587 (2022), and HCS/HB 1590 (2022). UNIFORM LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT This act repeals the Missouri Limited Liability Company Act and establishes the "Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. The act defines several terms including, but not limited to, "limited liability company (LLC)"; "foreign limited liability company"; "manager"; "member"; "operating agreement"; and "transfer". Before August 28, 2023, the provisions of the act apply to an LLC formed on or after August 28, 2022, and to an LLC formed before August 28, 2022, which elects in its operating agreement to be subject to the act. For an LLC formed before August 28, 2022, the LLC's articles of organization are deemed to be its certificate of organization and as further indicated in the act. (Sections 347.1002 to 347.1018) The operating agreement governs the relationship between the members as members and between the members and the LLC, the rights and duties of a manager, and the conditions for amending the operating agreement. The act specifies what the operating agreement shall not contain, such as eliminating the duty of loyalty or the duty of care, eliminating the contractual obligation of good faith and fair dealing or exonerating a person from liability for conduct involving bad faith, willful or intentional misconduct, or knowing violation of the law. The operating agreement cannot alter or eliminate any other fiduciary duty or unreasonably restrict the right of a member to maintain direct action, derivative action, or to appoint a special litigation committee to investigate the claims asserted under section 347.1136. The act includes provisions explaining what the operating agreement may include. The act also specifies when a court can determine as a matter of law whether a term of an operating agreement is manifestly unreasonable. An operating agreement may specify that an amendment requires the approval of a person that is not a party to the agreement or the satisfaction of a condition. (Sections 347.1008, 347.1010, and 347.1012) The act includes detailed requirements relating to the name of the LLC and the name under which a foreign LLC may register to do business in Missouri, which must be distinguishable on the records of the Secretary of State (SOS). The LLC or foreign LLC may use a name that is not distinguishable upon providing the SOS with a certified copy of the court judgment establishing the right to use the name. The act explains how a foreign LLC, who is not registered to do business in Missouri, may register its name or its alternate name that is adopted. A LLC or registered foreign LLC shall deliver an annual report to the SOS and include information provided in the act. An LLC may also provide the SOS with a statement of authority as indicated in the act. (Sections 347.1022, 347.1024, 347.1026, 347.1064, 347.1068, and 347.1070) Each LLC and each registered foreign LLC shall designate and maintain a registered agent in Missouri. The act explains the duties of the registered agent, notification of change of an agent and address of an agent, and resignation of an agent. An LLC or foreign LLC is served with process, notice, or demand under the law by serving the registered agent as specified in the act. (Sections 347.1028 to 347.1036) The act contains an explanation on topics relating to organizers of the LLC, a person's contribution to the LLC, distributions made by the LLC to members before its dissolution and winding up, contributions to the LLC, member-managed LLCs, reimbursements to a member or manager of a member-managed LLC for payments made on behalf of the LLC, members duty of loyalty and care, transferable interests, court entered charging order against a member, or transferee from transferring interest of the judgment debtor. (Sections 347.1074 to 347.1098) A person can disassociate as a member at any time, rightfully or wrongfully, by withdrawing as a member by express will. The act sets out when the disassociation of a member is regarded as wrongful. The act also includes provisions explaining when a person is disassociated as a member in the case of an individual or in a member-managed LLC. A person's disassociation does not discharge the person from any debt, obligation, or other liability to the LLC or other members that were incurred while a member. (Sections 347.1102, 347.1104 and 347.1106) An LLC is dissolved and its affairs and activities are wound up based upon the occurrence of events or circumstances explained in the acy. A dissolved LLC continues after dissolution only for the purpose of winding up. The act explains the requirements for a rescission of a dissolution, publication of notice of dissolution and for persons having any claims against the LLC to present them in accordance with the notice. An LLC may be administratively dissolved by the SOS based upon factors indicated in the act. (Sections 347.1108 to 347.1120) The act includes provisions relating to registration of a foreign LLC with the SOS and delivering a foreign registration statement including information that is specified in the act. The activities that do not constitute doing business in the state, dissolution, or conversion of a foreign LLC to a domestic or foreign entity that does not require public filing of a record, other then a limited liability partnership, and delivering a withdrawal statement to the SOS with certain information, are further specified in the act. Transfer of registration based upon a merger is also detailed in the act. (Sections 347.1142 to 347.1160) The act contains definitions including but not limited to: "conversion", "domestication", "entity", "governance interest", and "interest holder", and transactions effected under this act relate to changes in control, takeover, business combination, control-share acquisition involving a domestic merger, acquisition, conversion, domesticating business corporation, plan of merger, plan of interest exchange, plan of domestication, and others as described in the act. Sections 347.1000 to 347.1228 modify, limit and supersede the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act with certain exceptions. Sections 347.1000 to 347.1228 do not affect an action commenced, proceeding brought, or right accrued before August 28, 2022. (Sections 347.1164 to 347.1228) MERCHANDISING PRACTICES This act prohibits a business making automatic renewal offers or continuous service offers to consumers in this state from 1) failing to present the offer in a conspicuous manner before the agreement is fulfilled, 2) charging a consumer's credit card, debit card, or account without first obtaining affirmative consent to the agreement containing the automatic renewal, or 3) failing to provide an acknowledgment that includes the automatic or continuous renewal offer terms. The act requires businesses making automatic renewal offers or continuous service offers to provide contact information. The business shall provide notice of any change in offer terms. (Section 407.205) This provision shall become effective on July 1, 2024. This provision is identical to HB 1029 (2023). This act provides that any leased technology product shall be able to be returned to the physical location at which the product was acquired, and a person shall not be required to return such product by mail if a physical location is available. (Section 407.2110). This provision is identical to HB 1393 (2023). RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS This act provides that healthcare professionals in nonresearch roles shall not be required to sign any covenant not to compete as a condition of employment. (Section 431.202) This provision is identical to HB 1394 (2023). OFFICE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP This act creates the Office of Entrepreneurship within the Department of Economic Development. The Office shall employ an individual to promote policies and initiatives to support the growth of entrepreneurship of Missouri-based businesses with less than ten employees, including entrepreneurship within racial minority groups, and women and veteran entrepreneurship, in this state. (Section 620.3800) This provision is substantially similar to a provision in HCS/SS/SB 807 (2022), SS/HCS/HB 2587 (2022), and HCS/HB 1590 (2022). REGULATORY SANDBOX ACT This act establishes the "Regulatory Sandbox Act", which creates the Regulatory Relief Office within the Department of Economic Development. The Regulatory Relief Office shall administer the provisions of the act with the purpose of identifying state laws or regulations that could potentially be waived or suspended for participating businesses during a two-year period in which the participating business demonstrates an innovative product offering to consumers. The Regulatory Relief Office shall maintain a web page on the Department's website that invites residents and businesses to make suggestions regarding laws and regulations that could be modified or eliminated to reduce the regulatory burden of residents and businesses in the state. (Section 620.3905) The Regulatory Relief Office shall be responsible for evaluating and approving or denying applications to participate in the Sandbox Program. An applicant shall submit an application along with a $300 application fee to the Regulatory Relief Office, which shall include contact information and a description of the innovative offering to be demonstrated, including statements regarding how the innovative offering is subject to licensing, legal prohibition, or other authorization requirements outside of the Sandbox Program; each law or regulation that the applicant seeks to have waived or suspended while participating in the Sandbox Program; how the innovative offering would benefit consumers; and what risks might exist for consumers who use or purchase the innovative offering, as described in the act. No later than fifteen business days after the day on which a completed application is received by the Regulatory Relief Office, the Office shall review the application and refer the application to each applicable agency, as defined in the act, that regulates the applicant's business. No later than sixty days after the day on which an applicable agency receives a completed application for review, the applicable agency shall provide a written report to the Sandbox Program director with the applicable agency's findings, including any identifiable, likely, and significant harm to the health, safety, or financial well-being of consumers that the relevant law or regulation protects against, and a recommendation to the Regulatory Relief Office that the applicant either be admitted or denied entrance into the Sandbox Program. An applicable agency may deny an application for reasons described in the act. The Regulatory Relief Office shall not approve any application denied by an applicable agency. (Section 620.3915) Upon the receipt of a report from all applicable agencies, the Regulatory Relief Office shall provide the application and associated reports to the General Regulatory Sandbox Program Advisory Committee, which is created by the act. The Advisory Committee shall be composed of eleven members, as described in the act. The Advisory Committee shall advise and make recommendations to the Regulatory Relief Office on whether to approve applications to the Sandbox Program, and may meet at its own discretion to override a decision of the Regulatory Relief Office on the admission or denial of an applicant to the Sandbox Program, provided such override is decided with a two-thirds majority vote of the members of the Advisory Committee, and further provided that such vote shall be taken within fifteen business days of the Regulatory Relief Office's decision. Meetings of the Advisory Committee shall be considered public meetings for the purposes of the Sunshine Law. (Section 620.3910) Upon approval of an application, a sandbox participant shall have twenty-four months after the day on which its application was approved to demonstrate the innovative offering described in the sandbox participant's application. During such period, the sandbox participant shall be exempt from the laws and regulations outlined in an agreement entered into with the Regulatory Relief Office. Innovative offerings shall only be available to consumers who are residents of this state, and no law or regulation shall be waived or suspended if such waiver or suspension would prevent a consumer from seeking restitution in the event that the consumer is harmed. A sandbox participant shall not be subject to prosecution or administrative penalty for a violation of any law or regulation that is waived or suspended during the duration of the participant's demonstration period. (Section 620.3920) Prior to demonstrating an innovative offering, a sandbox participant shall disclose certain information to consumers, as described in the act. (Section 620.3925) At least forty-five days prior to the end of a participant's demonstration period, the participant shall notify the Regulatory Relief Office that it either intends to exit the Sandbox Program or that it seeks an extension. The Regulatory Relief Office may grant an extension not to exceed twelve months, and a participant may seek multiple extensions. If a demonstration includes an innovative offering that requires ongoing services or duties beyond the two-year demonstration period, the participant may continue to demonstrate the offering, but shall be subject to all laws and regulations that were waived or suspended as part of the Sandbox Program, provided that any participant that receives an extension to the demonstration period shall not be subject to the waived or suspended laws and regulations until after the end of the extended demonstration period. A sandbox participant shall retain certain records for a period of two years after exiting the Sandbox Program. The Regulatory Relief Office shall establish quarterly reporting requirements for each participant, and each participant shall notify the Regulatory Relief Office and each applicable agency of any incidents that result in harm to the health, safety, or financial well-being of a consumer. No later than forty-five days after a sandbox participant exits the Sandbox Program, such participant shall submit a written report describing an overview of the demonstration. No later than thirty days after receiving such report, an applicable agency shall provide a written report to the Regulatory Relief Office that describes any statutory or regulatory reform the applicable agency recommends. (Section 620.3930) These provisions are substantially similar to SB 1068 (2022) and to provisions in SS/HCS/HB 2587 (2022), HCS/SS/SCS/SB 931 (2022), HCS/SS/SB 807 (2022), and HCS/SS#2/SCS/SB 968 (2022). SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY FAIRNESS BOARD Provisions in current law establishing the Small Business Regulatory Fairness Board are repealed. (Sections 536.303 to 536.315 and sections 536.323 to 536.328) TECHNICAL CHANGES Technical changes are made throughout the act to correct sectional reference changes. JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-24 H - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB4 - Modifies provisions regarding elementary and secondary education | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Andrew Koenig (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HCS/SS#2/SCS/SBs 4, 42, & 89 - This act creates and modifies provisions regarding elementary and secondary education. CURRICULUM (Section 160.516) The act provides that each local school board, charter school governing board, and virtual school governing body shall be required to approve and adopt the curriculum at least two months prior to implementation. Each school board, charter school governing board, and virtual school governing body shall adopt policies to ensure that the approved and adopted curricula are properly implemented in the classroom. ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT CARDS (Section 160.522) The act provides that school accountability report cards for each public school district, public school building, charter school, and virtual school shall be maintained on the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's website, as well as the website of each school district, charter school, virtual school, and all attendance centers. The act outlines the type of data that shall be made available on the report card and the means by which any website user may provide feedback on the report card webpage. The act requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to establish an advisory group to continuously make updates and revisions to the report card to improve its usefulness based on user feedback. MISSOURI CHILDHOOD HERO ACT (Section 160.771) The act requires school districts to adopt a policy to address bullying and school discipline. Such policy shall contain a statement that the school prohibits, does not have, and will not adopt a zero-tolerance disciplinary policy that requires disciplinary measures against a pupil who is a victim of bullying or school violence, or who intervenes on behalf of a pupil who is a victim of bullying or school violence. This provision is identical to HB 1087 (2023). PARENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 2023 (Section 161.841) This act creates the "Parents' Bill of Rights Act of 2023", which shall be construed to empower parents to enforce rights, as delineated in the act, to access records maintained by schools in which their children are enrolled in a timely manner or as specified in the act. No school shall require nondisclosure agreements for a parent's review of curricula, and each school shall allow parents, within two business days upon request, to review or make a copy of curriculum documents or to receive such documents in an electronic format, provided that no request would cause an infringement of copyright protections under the federal Copyright Act of 1976. If more than twenty pages are being copied using the school's equipment, the school may, at the school's discretion, charge the parent a fee described in the act. Where the curricular materials being made available to parents for review are subject to copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property protection, the review process shall include technical and procedural safeguards to ensure that the materials are not able to be widely disseminated to the general public in violation of the intellectual property rights of the publisher or any contractual agreements between the publisher and the school, and that content validity is not undermined. No school shall collect any biometric data of a minor child without obtaining parental consent, except for biometric data necessary to create and issue appropriate school identification cards. A school that collects such data shall ensure that all copies of such data are destroyed within one year of a student's withdrawal of participation in all school activities. Finally, each school shall notify parents of certain safety incidents and criminal charges filed against teachers, employees, and any guests or visitors to a school, as outlined in the act. SCHOOL-ISSUED ELECTRONIC DEVICES (Section 161.854) The act provides that any school that provides school-issued electronic devices to students shall implement technology solutions that prohibit students' access to social media sites, video sharing sites, and pornography. SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS (Sections 162.471, 162.492, and 162.611) Under current law, any metropolitan school board vacancy that occurs outside of the normal election cycle shall be filled by appointment by the mayor for the remainder of the term. Under this act, a metropolitan school board shall fill any such vacancy by appointment for the remainder of the term. This provision is identical to SB 363 (2023). Current law also provides that any vacancy on an urban school board shall be filled by special election. Under this act, the remaining members of the board shall fill any such vacancy by appointment until the next school board election. These provisions are identical to HB 914 (2023). WEIGHTED AVERAGE DAILY ATTENDANCE (Section 163.011) The act changes the weighting of students who receive free and reduced price lunch from 25% to 30% in the calculation of weighted average daily attendance. Under the act, students who are homeless are weighted at 15% in the calculation of weighted average daily attendance. These provisions are similar to SB 251 (2023) and SB 485 (2023). STATE AID FOR TRANSPORTATION OF PUPILS (Section 163.161) The act provides that any school district that operates magnet schools as part of a master desegregation settlement agreement shall not be considered inefficient for purposes of state aid for transportation of pupils attending such magnet schools and shall not receive a penalty for the magnet school transportation portion of the overall transportation budget as a result thereof. This provision is similar to HB 672 (2023). TEACHER BILL OF RIGHTS (Section 168.781) The act establishes the "Teacher Bill of Rights" and outlines certain rights for public school teachers, including the right to be free from physical abuse and protected from verbal, written, or electronically generated abuse; the right to exercise the freedom of speech through the media; the right to be treated with civility and respect; the right to be given classroom preparation time each day during the regular classroom hours; and the right to teach without fear of frivolous lawsuits. The act provides that teachers, administrators, parents, and students shall be fully informed of the rights conferred upon teachers under the act. Each school district shall provide a copy of the Teacher Bill of Rights to teachers at the beginning of each school year, and each school district shall post the Teacher Bill of Rights in a prominent place in each school and administrative building in the district, as well as providing a copy to parents and posting a copy on the websites of the school district and each school that maintains a website. DISCUSSION OF CERTAIN CONCEPT AND BELIEFS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS (Section 170.355) No school or school employee shall compel teachers to teach, or a student or teacher to personally adopt, adhere to, or profess a position or viewpoint a reasonable person would conclude violates certain public policy expressed in the act including but not limited to: that individuals of any race, ethnicity, color, or national origin are inherently superior or inferior and that individuals, by virtue of their race, ethnicity, color, or national origin, bear collective guilt and are inherently responsible for actions committed in the past by others. No school may require a student or employee to attend or participate in a certain training, instruction, or therapy that a reasonable person believes would conclude violates this provision. This act shall not be construed to prohibit constitutionally protected speech, access to research or study materials, or the discussion or assignment of materials for educational purposes. The act shall not be construed to prevent teachers from discussing current events in a historical context or courses including, but not limited to, African American history, Native American history, women's history, Asian American History and Hispanic history. The act additionally provides that a school shall post on its website the names of all books required for students and provide parents access to the digital library catalogue for the attendance center where the parent's student is enrolled. In addition, each district, charter school, anbd virtual school shall adopt a written educational material challenge policy that allows any individual to dispute or challenge the district's or school's age-appropriate designation assigned to any book, event, material, or display in the district or school. Any employee of a school who discloses a violation of these provisions shall be protected from any manner of retaliation as provided by current law. If a parent learns that a teacher of the parent's student is in violation of the act, then the parent may file a complaint with the school board or charter school governing board, which shall address the complaint in writing within ten school days. If the parent is unsatisfied with the board's resolution of the concern, the parent may file a complaint with the State Board of Education. The Board shall hold a contested case hearing between the parent and the school within 30 days of receiving such a complaint. Upon a determination by the Board that a violation is occurring, a penalty as stated in the act shall apply. If a teacher knowingly engages in multiple or repeated violations of the act, such actions shall be construed as insubordination under current law and may be considered grounds for termination of such teacher's license to teach. PATRIOTIC AND CIVICS TRAINING PROGRAM (Section 170.370) The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shall develop a patriotic and civics training program to prepare teachers to teach the principles of American civics and patriotism. Subject to appropriation, each teacher that completes the training shall receive a one-time bonus of three thousand dollars to be paid by the Department. This act is similar to SB 451 (2023), SB 158 (2023), SB 776 (2022), SB 653 (2022), HB 482 (2023), HB 627 (2023), HB 1747 (2022), HB 1634 (2022), and HB 1815 (2022). OLIVIA SHANNON |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-02 H - Placed on the Informal Third Reading Calendar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB5 - Allows the enrollment of nonresident students in public school districts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SCS/SB 5 - This act establishes provisions allowing enrollment of nonresident students in public school districts and modifies provisions regarding transportation costs for certain school districts. TRANSPORTATION AID Under this act, any school district that operates magnet schools as part of a master desegregation settlement agreement shall not be considered inefficient for purposes of state aid for transportation of pupils attending such magnet schools and shall not receive a financial penalty for the magnet school transportation portion of the overall transportation budget. (Section 163.161) PUBLIC SCHOOL OPEN ENROLLMENT ACT This act establishes the Public School Open Enrollment Act to enable K-12 students to attend school in a nonresident school district or charter school ("nonresident district"). On or before December 1st of each year, each school district and charter school shall indicate whether it will participate in the program during the subsequent school year. Participating districts and schools may accept transfer nonresident students from any other school district. For the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years, a district may restrict the number of students who may transfer away from the school district to a maximum of 5% of the district's enrollment for the prior year. The act shall not be construed to require any school to add teachers, staff, or classrooms. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shall develop a model policy for districts and charter schools to determine such standards and the number of transfers they may accept. The model policy shall be adopted by all districts and charter schools, whether or not they participate in the program, and may be modified to meet each district's and charter school's particular needs. The model policy shall require each district and charter school to define "insufficient classroom space" and may provide additional standards for evaluating transfer applications. Nonresident districts shall accept credits toward graduation from other districts and shall award a diploma to any transfer student meeting such nonresident district's graduation requirements. Superintendents shall cause information regarding the open enrollment program to be posted on his or her school district's and charter school's website and in the district's and charter school's student handbooks. A student seeking to transfer to a magnet school, academically selective school, or school with a competitive entrance process shall submit proof that the student meets all admission requirements. A student may be denied transfer if, in the most recent school year, he or she has been suspended from school two or more times; has been suspended for an act of school violence; has been expelled for acts school administrators are required to report to law enforcement under current law; or has been found guilty of an offense specified in the act, regardless of whether such offense was committed on school property. Such student may alternatively be permitted to transfer on a provisional, probationary basis subject to no further disruptive behavior based on standards that shall be developed by the nonresident district. Students denied transfer shall have the right to an in-person meeting with the nonresident district's superintendent. A 9th-12th grade transfer student shall be ineligible to participate in varsity sports during the first 365 days of such student's enrollment, unless the student meets certain conditions as provided in the act. A statewide activities association may provide additional penalties if the student was unduly influenced to transfer for reasons related to participation in sports. (Sections 167.1200 and 167.1205) Students may transfer into only one nonresident district per school year. Such students shall commit to attending and taking all courses through the nonresident district for at least one school year, and at least one such course shall be in-seat. Students that transfer back to their resident districts shall reapply in order to transfer back into a nonresident district and shall first remain in the resident district for at least one full semester. Siblings of transfer students may also enroll in the nonresident district, subject to limitations based on school capacity and such sibling having no disciplinary issues. Except for students who qualify for reimbursement of transportation costs as described in the act and for agreements allowing such student to be picked up at an existing bus stop, transferring students or their parents shall be responsible for transportation to nonresident districts. By agreement with the nonresident district, parents of transfer students may waive requirements for such district to provide transportation required under the student's Individualized Education Program plan. Any student who qualifies for free and reduced price lunch and transfers to an adjacent school district or charter school shall be reimbursed quarterly by the Parent Public School Choice Fund established in this act, based on calculations as described in the act. (Section 167.1210) Transfer students who receive special education services shall be reimbursed by the Parent Public School Choice Fund for the costs of providing such services in excess of applicable state and federal funds. Such reimbursement shall not exceed the district's current expenditure per average daily attendance. (Section 167.1211)
This act establishes the Parent Public School Choice Fund. The Fund shall consist of an appropriation of $60 million and any subsequent appropriations. The Department shall annually evaluate the availability and use of moneys from the fund. If additional moneys are needed to fulfill the purposes of the act, the Department shall request such moneys by a specific line item appropriation. (Section 167.1212) By December 1st annually, each school district and charter school shall set the number of transfer students such district will accept for the following school year. The district or charter school may set criteria, including limits on the number of students to be accepted to particular buildings, grades, classrooms, or programs. Districts and charter schools shall publish and notify the Department of such information. Each district and charter school shall develop a procedure for creating a waiting list for all transfer applications when applications exceed the district's or charter school's maximum. In accepting transfer students from the waiting list, nonresident districts shall give additional priority to students in the following order: siblings of transfer students, students who previously attended as resident students, children of active duty military personnel, children of district or charter school employees, and students whose parents' employment circumstances would cause transfer to be in the student's best interest. Nonresident districts may also include other priority factors. Parents of applicants shall be informed of how the waiting list shall operate and may be required to reapply to remain on the waiting list. (Section 167.1215) Transfer applications shall be submitted to the nonresident and resident districts on a form approved by the Department before February 1st in the year prior to the school year in which the student seeks to transfer. Nonresident districts shall mark the date and time of receipt on each such application. Applications shall be reviewed and decided upon by the superintendent. Reasons for any rejection shall be submitted to the school board or governing body for a charter school for review, and rejection decisions may only be finalized by a majority vote of the board or governing body. School boards and governing bodies of charter schools may adopt a policy granting the superintendent authority to approve transfer applications submitted after the February 1st deadline if conditions described in the act are met, including a finding of good cause. The act provides additional procedures related to the timing of late applications. Resident districts may appeal the decisions of nonresident districts for suspected violations of the late application provisions of the act. The Commissioner of Education or a three member panel selected by the Missouri Charter Public School Association shall mediate such disputes and shall conduct a hearing if the mediation is unsuccessful. A decision shall be issued within 10 days of such hearing and may be appealed within 5 days. The superintendents of nonresident districts shall review and make a determination on each application within thirty days of their receipt. If the superintendent rejects an application, the superintendent shall present the rejected application with the reasons for the rejection to the school board or governing body of the charter school for review. The school board or governing body may accept or reject such application, but no rejection shall be final without a majority vote of the school board or governing body to confirm the superintendent's rejection of the application. (Section 167.1220) The provisions of the Public School Open Enrollment Act shall not supercede any provision of an enforceable desegregation court order or a court-approved desegregation plan. A school district may declare an exemption from the Act if the district is subject to such an order or desegregation plan, or if the district is subject to a settlement agreement to remedy past segregation. Such an exemption is irrevocable for one year from the date the district gives notice to the Department. Notice of an exemption or to resume participation in the Act for the next school year shall be issued to the Department by April 1st. By June 1st of each year, the Department shall report to each school district the maximum number of transfers under the Public School Open Enrollment Act for the next school year. When students are unable to transfer due to an exemption declared by a school district due to a court order, desegregation plan, or segregation-related settlement agreement, such students shall be given priority for any transfers in the subsequent school year by the resident district in the order application notices were received from such students. Students transferring to nonresident districts pursuant to provisions of current law allowing transfer if the resident district does not offer high school instruction, under the Elementary and Secondary School District Enrollment Option Act, or through the Metropolitan Schools Achieving Value in Transfer Corporation, shall not be subject to the requirements of the Open Enrollment Act. School districts participating in such programs shall also not be subject to such requirements. Students transferring pursuant to the Open Enrollment Act shall not be considered transfer students for purposes of other provisions of current law allowing transfer. (Section 167.1225) Transfer applicants who are rejected may file an appeal with the Department or a three member panel selected by the Missouri Charter Public School Association. The appeal shall be sent in writing within 10 business days after the student or the student's parent receives notice of rejection. A copy shall also be sent to the superintendent of the nonresident district where the applicant seeks to transfer. The appeal shall state the basis for appeal, shall include a copy of the notice of rejection, and may include documentation to show that transfer would be in the student's best interest. The nonresident district may submit additional documentation or arguments supporting the rejection decision to the Department or the three member panel, and shall submit copies of any such response to the student or student's parent, no later than 10 days after receiving a copy of the appeal. The Department or the three member panel shall notify the parent, nonresident district, and resident district of the basis for the Department's or panel's decision if it overturns the rejection. The Department shall collect data from school districts and each charter school sponsor shall collect data from each sponsored charter school on the number of applications made under the act to study its effects. The Department shall consider the maximum number of transfers and exemptions for up to two years to determine whether a significant racially segregative impact has occurred in any district. Before October 1st of each year, the Department and each charter school sponsor shall report its findings to the Joint Committee on Education, the House Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education, the Senate Committee on Education, and any other education committee designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives or the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. (Section 167.1230) These provisions shall become effective on July 1, 2024. This act is substantially similar to SB 1010 (2022), HB 1814 (2022), and HS/HCS/HB 543 (2021). OLIVIA SHANNON |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-06 S - Placed on Informal Calendar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB8 - Modifies provisions relating to personal property taxes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Bill Eigel (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SS/SCS/SB 8 - Current law requires that personal property be assessed at 33.3% of its true value in money. Beginning January 1, 2024, this act requires that personal property be assessed at 31% of its true value in money. Current law requires assessors to use the trade-in value published in the October issue of the National Automobile Dealers' Association Official Used Car Guide to determine the true value of motor vehicles for the purposes of property tax assessments. This act instead requires assessors to use the manufacturer's suggested retail price from the year of manufacture of the motor vehicle or farm machinery and apply the ten year depreciation table provided in the act to determine the true value in money of motor vehicles and farm machinery. When the manufacturer's suggested retail price data is not available from an approved source or the assessor deems it not appropriate for a vehicle, the assessor may obtain a manufacturer's suggested retail price from a source that he or she deems reliable and shall apply the depreciation schedule provided by the act. This act is substantially similar to SB 493 (2023) and HB 713 (2023). JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-08 S - Committee hearing cancelled - Senate-Fiscal Oversight - 3/9/23 - 9:00 am - SCR 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB15 - Modifies the Senior Citizens Property Tax Relief Credit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SS/SCS/SB 15 - This act modifies provisions relating to property taxes. SENIOR CITIZENS PROPERTY TAX CREDIT Current law authorizes an income tax credit for certain senior citizens and disabled veterans in amount equal to a portion of such taxpayer's property tax liabilities, not to exceed $750 in rent constituting property taxes actually paid or $1,100 in actual property tax paid. This act annually adjusts such maximum amounts for inflation. (Section 135.025) Additionally, current law limits the tax credit to qualifying taxpayers with an income of $27,500 or less, or $30,000 in the case of a homestead owned and occupied by a claimant for the entire year. This act increases such maximum income to $35,000, or $38,000 in the case of a homestead owned and occupied by a claimant for the entire year, and annually adjusts both amounts for inflation. (Section 135.030) PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENTS This act provides that if the overall level of assessment, as defined in the act, for all real property in a subclass is lower than the individual level of assessment, as defined in the act, of an individual parcel of real property in such subclass, then the individual level of assessment for such parcel shall be reduced to the overall level of assessment. Such reduction shall be made upon an appeal by the taxpayer. (Section 137.132) This provision is identical to a provision in SB 95 (2023) and SB 1108 (2022). PROTESTED PROPERTY TAXES Current law requires a taxpayer to file a written protest of property taxes with the collector at the same time such taxpayer makes full payment of such taxes. This act repeals such requirement. This act also provides that the interest due to a taxpayer whose protested taxes were distributed to a taxing authority shall be calculated from the date that the protested taxes were distributed to the taxing authority through the date of the refund. Any taxpayer determined by a circuit court or the State Tax Commission to be entitled to a refund of property taxes shall receive such refund from the collector within fifteen days of the final determination of the refund amount by the circuit court or State Tax Commission. If such refund is not issued within fifteen days, the taxpayer shall be entitled to interest on the refund as calculated under current law. (Section 139.031) This provision is identical to a provision in SB 95 (2023) and SB 1108 (2022). JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-22 S - Placed on Informal Calendar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB17 - Modifies terms used in the elementary and secondary school funding formula | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SB 17 - Currently, in calculating the current operating expenditures of a public school district, the calculated amount is annually recalculated by adding certain increases in funding from the school funding formula but not to exceed five percent per recalculation. This act increases such percentage to ten percent. Further, current law requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to recalculate the state adequacy target for certain school districts as used in the school funding formula every two years using the most current available data. This act states that any increases in average daily attendance over ten percent, per recalculation, shall not be included in the calculation of the state adequacy target. This act also modifies the definition of "weighted average daily attendance" as used in the public school funding formula by multiplying .25 by the higher of the current law definition of free and reduced price lunch pupil count that exceeds the free and reduced price lunch threshold or the Census Bureau poverty pupil count, as defined in the act. OLIVIA SHANNON |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-06 S - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB18 - Modifies the calculation of average daily attendance for early childhood education programs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SB 18 - Under current law, pupils ages 3 to 5 who are eligible for free and reduced price lunch and attend an early child education program operated by a school district or charter school providing full-day kindergarten, or that is under contract with a district or charter school, shall be included in the district's or charter school's calculation of average daily attendance. The total number of such pupils included in the calculation shall not exceed 4% of the total number of pupils who are eligible for free and reduced price lunch and are included in the calculation of average daily attendance. Under this act, for the 2023-2024 school year, the total number of qualifying pupils, those ages 3 through 5, included in the calculation of average daily attendance shall not exceed 4% of the total number of non-qualifying pupils ages 5 through 18 who are eligible for free and reduced price lunch and who are included in the calculation of average daily attendance. For the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage shall not exceed 6% of such number. For the 2025-2026 school year, the percentage shall not exceed 8% of such number. For the 2026-2027 school year, and for each school year thereafter, the percentage shall not exceed 10% of such number. This act is substantially similar to SB 816 (2022), SB 167 (2021), SB 931 (2020), and provisions in HCS/HB 101 (2021) and HCS/SS/SCS/SB 152 (2021). OLIVIA SHANNON |
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Last Action: | 2023-01-12 S - Referred to Senate Committee on Education and Workforce Development | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB19 - Increases minimum starting salary for teachers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SB 19 - This act increases the minimum teacher's salary from $25,000 to $38,000 beginning with the 2023-24 school year. The minimum salary for a teacher with a master's degree and at least ten years of teacher experience in public schools is increased from $33,000 to $46,000. The Joint Committee on Education shall issue an annual report, beginning January 1, 2025, to the General Assembly that assesses whether or not teachers' salaries are competitive with those in other states. OLIVIA SHANNON |
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Last Action: | 2023-01-12 S - Referred to Senate Committee on Education and Workforce Development | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB23 - Enacts provisions relating to commerce | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HCS/SS/SB 23 - This act enacts provisions relating to commerce.
ASSESSMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES (Sections 137.115 and B) Current law requires assessors to use the trade-in value published in the October issue of the National Automobile Dealers' Association Official Used Car Guide to determine the true value of motor vehicles for the purposes of property tax assessments. For the 2023 tax year, this act requires the State Tax Commission to require an assessor to use such publication or the Kelley Blue Book, Edmunds, or another similar publication, and allows the assessor to use the current or any of the three immediately previous years' October issue of such publication.
For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, this act requires assessors to use the manufacturer's suggested retail price as depreciated using a ten year depreciation table provided in the act. When the manufacturer's suggested retail price data is not available from an approved source or the assessor deems it not appropriate for a vehicle, the assessor may obtain a manufacturer's suggested retail price from a source that he or she deems reliable and shall apply the depreciation schedule provided by the act.
This provision contains an emergency clause.
This provision is substantially similar to a provision in HCS/SS#2/SCS/SB 96 (2023).
MOTOR FUEL TAX REFUNDS (Sections 142.815, 142.822, and 142.824) Current law authorizes refunds for purchases of motor fuel used for tax-exempt purposes. Beginning October 1, 2023, this act authorizes a taxpayer to submit appropriate documentation to an entity exempt from taxation for federal purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal tax code and authorizes such entity to claim the taxpayer's refund. Additionally, the taxpayer may deduct the amount of such refund from the taxpayer's Missouri adjusted gross income.
Current law requires motor fuel tax refunds that are issued for motor fuel tax charged in excess of $0.17/gallon to be issued on a fiscal year basis. This act provides that, beginning with the 2024 fiscal year, such refunds shall be issued on a tax year basis. The act allows a taxpayer to claim such refund based on itemized receipts retained by the taxpayer, with the amount of such refund equal to the amount of motor fuel tax paid by the taxpayer during the tax year. Alternatively, the taxpayer may claim a standard refund in an amount equal to $30 for the 2023 tax year, and increasing to $75 for all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, as described in the act. Such refund shall be submitted on a form with the taxpayer's income tax return and shall have such refund applied to the taxpayer's income tax liability.
Current law provides that the exemption and refund of motor fuel tax charged in excess of $0.17/gallon shall only be available for motor vehicles with a gross weight of 26,000 pounds or less. This act authorizes such exemption and refund for motor vehicles that exceed such weight if the motor vehicle is owned by a corporation licensed in Missouri with its primary headquarters in this state, or owned by a sole proprietor whose home office is located in this state.
This act requires the Department of Revenue to develop a mobile application that allows motor fuel tax refund claims to be submitted on a person's phone at the time of motor fuel purchase in lieu of the procedures authorized by the act.
These provisions are similar to provisions in HCS/SS#2/SCS/SB 96 (2023).
INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAXES (Sections 143.011 and 143.125) Current law provides that the top rate of income tax is 4.95%, with additional potential reductions conditional on meeting certain revenue triggers, for an eventual top rate of 4.5%. Beginning with the 2024 calendar year, this act reduces the top rate of tax to 4.5% and maintains the additional potential reductions in current law, for an eventual top rate of 4.05%. (Section 143.011)
This provision is identical to a provision in HCS/HBs 816 & 660 (2023) and a provision in HCS/SS#2/SCS/SB 96 (2023).
Current law allows taxpayers with certain filing status and adjusted gross income below certain thresholds to deduct 100% of Social Security retirement and disability benefits from the taxpayer's Missouri adjusted gross income, with a reduced deduction as the taxpayer's adjusted gross income increases. For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, this act allows the maximum deduction to all taxpayers regardless of filing status or adjusted gross income and allows the deduction to be taken for Social Security retirement, disability, survivors, and supplemental benefits. (Section 143.125)
This provision is identical to a provision in HCS/HBs 816 & 660 (2023) and a provision in HCS/SS#2/SCS/SB 96 (2023), and is substantially similar to a provision in SB 241 (2023), SB 247 (2023), SB 448 (2023), SB 585 (2023), SB 871 (2022), HB 2853 (2022), SB 157 (2021), SB 847 (2020), and HB 1725 (2020).
CORPORATE INCOME TAXES (Section 143.071) Current law levies a tax on the Missouri taxable income of corporations at a rate of 4.0%. For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, this act reduces such rate to 2.0%. Additionally, beginning in the 2026 calendar year, the corporate income tax rate shall be reduced to 1.0% if in any fiscal year after the 2024 fiscal year the amount of net corporate income tax revenue collected exceeds the amount collected during the 2024 fiscal year by at least $50 million. Finally, beginning in the calendar year following the calendar year in which the rate of tax is reduced to 1.0%, the corporate income tax rate may be reduced to 0% if during any fiscal year the amount of net general revenue collected during the immediately preceding fiscal year exceeds the amount of net general revenue collected during the fiscal year in which the rate of tax was reduced to 1.0% by at least $250 million.
For all tax years beginning after the fiscal year in which the corporate income tax is eliminated, no corporate income tax credits shall be claimed in any tax years in which there is no tax imposed on the Missouri taxable income of corporations. (Section 143.071)
This provision is identical to a provision in HCS/HBs 816 & 660 (2023) and substantially similar to a provision in HCS/SS#2/SCS/SB 96 (2023).
COLLECTION OF SALES TAX BY MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS (Sections 144.020 and 144.070) This act provides that following development of the Department of Revenue's modernized system for vehicle titling and registration, driver licensing, and liens, licensed motor vehicle dealers shall collect and remit to the Department the sales tax due on all motor vehicles the dealer sells.
These provisions are identical to provisions in SCS/HB 415 (2023) and provisions in HCS/HB 894 (2023), and similar to SB 23 (2023), HB 1733 (2022), provisions in SS/SB 762 (2022), SB 967 (2022), SB 720 (2022), HB 1873 (2022), HB 2740 (2022), SB 273 (2021), HB 235 (2021), HB 668 (2021), HB 1598 (2020), HB 2740 (2022), HB 809 (2021), HB 599 (2021), and HB 667 (2021).
MOTOR VEHICLE FRANCHISE PRACTICES ACT (Sections 407.812 and 407.828) This act prohibits certain entities from engaging in the business of selling motor vehicles, except as permitted by the Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices Act ("MVFP Act"), and specifies parties that shall have standing to enforce the prohibitions. (Section 407.812).
The act also modifies provisions applicable to warranty services. Under the act, compensation for the services is based on rates charged by the franchisee rather than on rates charged by comparable franchisees in the market. (Section 407.828.1-3). Claims not disapproved by the franchisor in writing within 30 days shall be considered approved and paid within 15 days, rather than within 10 days. (Section 407.828.6). The act exempts certain part assemblies from the requirement that franchisors compensate franchisees for recall work in the same manner as warranty work. (Section 407.828.8).
Lastly, the act specifies procedures for franchisees to file complaints with the Administrative Hearing Commission. Franchisees may file claims within 60 days, rather than 30 days, after receiving an adverse decision on a claim under the act. Franchisors shall file an answer to the complaint within 30 days, and a hearing shall be held within 60 days of the franchisee's answer. If the Administrative Hearing Commission finds a franchisor has violated the requirements of the warranty statute, the franchisor shall compensate the franchisee as required by law. (Section 407.828.12).
These provisions are similar to SS/SCS/SB 398 (2023) and provisions in HCS/HB 894 (2023). ERIC VANDER WEERD |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - Laid over on third reading | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB25 - Authorizes an income tax deduction for certain federal grant money | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SS/SB 25 - This act exempts from a taxpayer's Missouri adjusted gross income one hundred percent of any federal grant moneys received by the taxpayer for the purpose of providing or expanding access to broadband internet to areas of the state deemed to be lacking such access, to the extent such grant money is included in the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income. JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-06-07 G - Signed by the Governor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB29 - Prohibits an athletic team sponsored by a school from allowing a student to compete in an athletic competition designated for the opposite biological sex | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SB 29 - This act prohibits an interscholastic athletic team sponsored or authorized by a public school or public charter school from allowing a student to compete in an athletic competition sponsored or authorized by the school that is designated for the biological sex opposite to the biological sex of the student as correctly stated on the student's birth certificate or other government record. An interscholastic team may allow a female student to compete in a competition designated for male students if a corresponding competition for female students is not offered or available. The parent or guardian of a minor student, or a student over the age of 18, who is deprived of an athletic opportunity as a result of a violation of this act shall have a cause of action for injunctive or other equitable relief, as well as payment of attorney's fees, costs, and expenses of the parent, guardian, or student. OLIVIA SHANNON |
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Last Action: | 2023-01-31 S - Hearing Conducted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB30 - Authorizes sports wagering | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SS/SB 30 - This act modifies provisions relating to sports wagering. COMPULSIVE GAMBLING This act requires the Missouri Gaming Commission to promulgate rules for a sports wagering self-exclusion program, as described in the act. Any person who has been self-excluded and is found to have entered an excursion gambling boat or placed a sports wager shall forfeit his or her winnings. (Section 313.813) Current law allows the Commission to establish programs to provide treatment, prevention and education services for compulsive gambling. This act requires such programs and includes recovery services. This act also requires the Commission to conduct a socioeconomic study every five years on the impact of gaming. (Section 313.842) This act requires the General Assembly to appropriate at least $1 million annually from the Gaming Commission Fund to the Compulsive Gamblers Fund. (Section 313.1021) SPORTS WAGERING This act authorizes wagering on sporting events, including esports, and modifies the definition of "gambling game" to include sports wagering. Sports wagering shall only be authorized to be conducted on an excursion gambling boat or over the internet to persons physically located in this state. Licensed applicants shall apply to the Missouri Gaming Commission for authorization to conduct sports wagering and shall pay an application fee not to exceed $100,000. If granted a certificate of authority, a certificate holder shall be authorized to conduct sports wagering in a licensed facility or through an interactive sports wagering platform, as defined in the act. (Section 313.1006) The act establishes designated sports districts, as defined in the act, in areas surrounding stadiums in which professional sports teams play their home games. Professional sports teams may designate a designated sports district mobile licensee, as defined in the act, to conduct sports wagering via an interactive sports wagering platform within the designated sports district. (Section 313.1000) An excursion gambling boat may conduct sports wagering through up to three individually branded interactive sports wagering platforms, as defined in the act, and may operate such platforms or contract with a platform operator to administer sports wagering on behalf of the excursion gambling boat. Each designated sports district mobile licensee may offer sports wagering through one interactive sports wagering platform. (Section 313.1008) An interactive sports wagering platform may apply to the Commission to conduct sports wagering on behalf of a certificate holder. Such interactive sports wagering platform shall submit an application fee not to exceed $150,000. Every year after licensure, an interactive sports wagering platform shall submit an annual license renewal fee not to exceed $125,000. (Section 313.1010) Sports wagering commercial activity, defined as any operation, promotion, signage, advertising, or other business activity relating to sports wagering, shall be prohibited within designated sports districts, as defined in the act. (Section 313.1003.3) A sports governing body may notify the Commission that official league data for determining tier two sports wagers is available. The Commission shall notify sports wagering operators of such availability within seven days, and within sixty days of receiving such notification, sports wagering operators shall use only official league data to determine the outcome of tier two sports wagers, with exceptions as provided in the act. Certificate holders shall ensure that the certificate holder's surveillance system covers all areas in which sports wagering is conducted, allow the Commission to be present through gaming agents during the hours sports wagering is conducted, ensure that individuals under the age of 21 are not making sports wagers, provide certain information to sports wagering patrons, and post a sign indicating the minimum and maximum amounts that may be wagered. (Section 313.1004) The Commission shall also promulgate rules to ensure that advertisements for sports wagering do not target minors or other persons who are ineligible to place wagers, problem gamblers, or other vulnerable persons. (Section 313.1012) The Commission shall conduct background checks on individuals seeking licenses under the act. Such background checks shall include a search for criminal history and any charges or convictions involving corruption or manipulation of sporting events. The act prohibits the direct or indirect legal or beneficial owner of five percent or more of a sports governing body or its member teams from placing or accepting a wager on an event in which a member team participates. A violation of this provision is a Class C misdemeanor. (Section 313.1014.3(2)) A sports governing body may submit a request to the Commission to restrict, limit, or exclude a certain type, form, or category of sports wagering on sporting events sponsored by such sports governing body. The Commission shall request comments on such requests from sports wagering operators. Upon demonstration of good cause, the Commission shall grant such request, as described in the act. The Commission and certificate holders shall cooperate with investigations conducted by law enforcement agencies. (Section 313.1014) A certificate holder shall maintain records of all bets and wagers placed through an interactive sports wagering platform, and all bets and wagers placed in person that exceed $10,000, including personally identifiable information of the bettor, the amount and type of bet, the time the bet was placed, the location of the bet, the outcome of the bet, and records of abnormal betting activity for at least three years after the sporting event occurs. (Section 313.1016) A tax is imposed at a rate of 12% on the adjusted gross receipts received from sports wagering conducted by a certificate holder. Such tax shall be remitted by the last business day of each month. Revenues received from the tax shall be deposited in the Gaming Proceeds for Education Fund. A certificate holder shall also pay to the Commission an annual license renewal fee not to exceed $50,000. In addition to such administrative fee, a certificate holder shall pay to the Commission a fee of $10,000 every five years for a reinvestigation of the certificate holder. Such fees shall be deposited in the Gaming Commission Fund. (Section 313.1021) All sports wagers placed under this act shall be deemed to be initiated, received, and otherwise made on the property of an excursion gambling boat in this state. The intermediate routing of electronic data shall not determine the location or locations in which such wager is initiated, received, or otherwise made. (Section 313.1022) This act is substantially similar to SB 643 (2022), SB 764 (2022), SB 1046 (2022), SB 1061 (2022), SB 18 (2021), SB 217 (2021), SB 256 (2021), SB 567 (2020), SB 754 (2020), HB 2318 (2020), HB 2691 (2020), HB 119 (2019), SB 1009 (2018), HB 2406 (2018), and to provisions contained in SS/HCS/HBs 2502 & 2556 (2022), SB 906 (2022), SCS/SB 98 (2021), SB 643 (2020), HCS/HB 2088 (2020), HCS/HB 2284 (2020), SS#3/SCS/SB 44 (2019), and SB 187 (2019), and is similar to HB 2320 (2018) and to a provision contained in SB 195 (2019). JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-05 S - Placed on Informal Calendar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB31 - Allows an income tax deduction for certain law enforcement officers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SB 31 - For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, this act allows members of the State Highway Patrol and peace officers, as such terms are defined in the act, to deduct a percentage of such taxpayer's income derived from such employment from the taxpayer's Missouri adjusted gross income. The percentage to be deducted shall be 25% for the 2024 tax year, 50% for the 2025 tax year, 75% for the 2026 tax year, and 100% for the 2027 and all subsequent tax years. This act is substantially similar to SB 1181 (2022) and HB 2578 (2022). JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-01-12 S - Referred to Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tax Policy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB34 - Authorizes school districts and charter schools to offer elective social studies courses on the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SB 34 - This act allows a school district or public charter school to offer an elective social studies course relating, but not limited to, the Hebrew Scriptures, the Old Testament of the Bible, or the New Testament of the Bible. The course will include the contents, history, literary style and structure, and influences on society. No requirement shall be made by the district or charter school on the text translation students must use. This act requires that any course offered shall follow applicable laws maintaining religious neutrality, and shall not endorse, favor, promote, or show hostility to any particular religion, nonreligious faith, or religious perspective.
This act is similar to SB 684 (2022), SB 323 (2021), HB 1345 (2020) and HB 267 (2019). OLIVIA SHANNON |
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Last Action: | 2023-07-06 G - Signed by the Governor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB39 - Establishes guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sex | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SS#2/SB 39 - This act prohibits a private school, public school district, public charter school, or public or private institution of postsecondary education from allowing any student to compete in an athletic competition that is designated for the biological sex opposite to the student's biological sex as stated on the student's official birth certificate or other government record as described in the act. The act delineates what constitutes an acceptable official birth certificate. A private school, public school district, public charter school, or public or private institution of postsecondary education may allow a female student to compete in an athletic competition designated for male students if no corresponding competition for female students is offered or available. Any private school, public school district, public charter school, or public or private institution of postsecondary education that violates this act shall not receive any state aid or other revenues from the state. The parent or guardian of any student, or any student who is over eighteen years old, who is deprived of an athletic opportunity as a result of a violation of the act shall have a cause of action for injunctive or other equitable relief as described in the act.
This act is similar to HB 2197 (2022). OLIVIA SHANNON |
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Last Action: | 2023-06-07 G - Signed by the Governor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB40 - Modifies provisions relating to background checks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HCS/SS/SCS/SB 40 - Under current law, an entity participating in the Missouri Rap Back Program may request a person's updated criminal history record if the person has previously had a Missouri and national criminal record review within the previous six years. This act repeals the six year requirement.
This provision is identical to SB 264 (2023).
Under this act, school districts shall ensure that a state criminal history background check consisting of open records is conducted on any person who is 18 years old or older who is not counted in the school district's average daily attendance when such person requests enrollment in a course that will take place on school property at a time when K-12 students are present. Such background check shall be processed through the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the person seeking admission shall pay the fees for such background checks as provided in current law. A person found to have been convicted of a crime or offense for which a certificate of license to teach would be revoked or not issued shall be prohibited from enrolling in the course.
This provision is identical to SB 691 (2022), a provision in SCS/HCS/HB 2151 (2022), and a provision in SCS/HB 2623 (2022) and similar to SCS/SB 136 (2021), HB 1483 (2020), and HCS/HB 836 (2019).
Under this act, the Department of Health and Senior Services shall require all employees, contractors, owners, and volunteers of marijuana facilities to submit fingerprints to the Highway Patrol for a state and federal criminal background check. The Highway Patrol shall notify the Department of any criminal history record information or lack thereof discovered on the individual. All such records shall be accessible and available to the Department.
This provision is substantially similar to SB 464 (2023).
Finally, this act modifies provisions of current law relating to background checks of individuals in connection with licensed residential care facilities and licensed child placing agencies. Current law requires officers, managers, and support staff to undergo background checks and this act repeals that provision. This act requires the background check to include a state background check.
This provision is substantially similar to HB 81 (2023), a provision in SCS/HB 2623 (2022), and SCS/HCS/HB 2376 (2022) and similar to a provision in HCS/SS#2/SB 823 (2022). SARAH HASKINS |
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Last Action: | 2023-07-06 G - Signed by the Governor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB42 - Modifies provisions regarding elementary and secondary education | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Rick Brattin (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SB 42 - This act modifies provisions relating to elementary and secondary education. Under this act, school districts are prohibited from teaching about The 1619 Project or any successor theory or concept, critical race theory or any successor theory or concept, and any divisive concepts, as such term is defined in the act. Districts are also prohibited from certain actions listed in the act relating to curriculum and instruction. In adopting the essential knowledge and skills for the social studies for each grade level from kindergarten through 12th grade, each school district shall adopt knowledge and skills that develop each student's civic knowledge as set forth in the act. School districts shall not accept private funding for the purposes of teaching any curriculum substantially similar to critical race theory or The 1619 Project. The Attorney General may investigate school districts for compliance with the act. Any school district that violates the provisions of the act shall have 50% of the district's state aid withheld until the district presents evidence to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education that the district is no longer in violation of this section. (Section 160.2250). This provision is identical to SB 694 (2022) and similar to SB 638 (2022), SB 676 (2022), SB 734 (2022), and SB 1184 (2022). This act establishes the "Sunlight in Learning Act", which requires certain training, instructional, and curricular materials posted on a school website. This act requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to ensure schools and charter schools publicly display instructional and training materials for teachers and learning materials and activities used for students on the school website. The website shall include the title, author, organization and any website associated with the material or activity. The website shall also include the identity of the teacher or other person who created the learning material. Any activity that involves service-learning, internships or outside organizations, shall be included on the website, as outlined in the act. All procedures for the documentation, review or approval of materials used for staff or faculty training or student learning shall be included on the website. A listing of available resources in the library shall be included on the website. The information required on the website shall be displayed online prior to the first instance of training or instruction, or, at the latest, fourteen days after the training or instruction. The information shall be organized by school, grade, teacher, and subject, and be displayed on the website for at least two years. Schools may use a collaborative online document or spreadsheet software to update the listing on the website. The listing shall be created and displayed in searchable or sortable electronic formats. A school with fewer that twenty enrolled students and whose materials and activities are selected independently by instructors is not required to post a list of learning materials and activities on a website. The Attorney General, Commissioner of Education, State Auditor, prosecuting attorney, or resident of a school district, may initiate a suit against the school district, public school, or public charter school or other governmental entity responsible for educational oversight if a violation of this act occurs. Courts shall not entertain complaints unless complainants have first worked to remedy the situation by contacting school officials, who have fifteen days to resolve the situation, or by contacting the school board, who have forty-five days to resolve the situation. No school officials shall purchase or contract copyrighted learning materials, including renewal of subscription-based materials where students are provided login credentials or access via electronic personal devices, unless provisions are made to allow parents and guardians of students to review the materials within thirty days of the submission of a written request to the school. (Section 161.856) This provision is identical to SB 1225 (2022) and is similar to SB 810 (2022), SB 645 (2022), and HB 1995 (2022). This act creates the "Parents' Bill of Rights Act of 2023." Under this act, no school district shall deny to the parent or guardian of a minor child certain rights. Such rights includes the ability to fully review the curricula, books, and other educational materials used by the school attended by their child; the ability to access information on teachers, guest lecturers, and outside presenters who engage with students at the school; the ability to access information on third party individuals and organizations that receive contracts; the right to visit their child at school during school hours; the right to access all records generated by the school that concern their child; the ability to access information pertaining to the collection and transmission of data regarding their child; the right to be heard at school board meetings; the right to be notified of situations affecting the safety of their child at school; and the right to object to certain materials that the parent finds inappropriate to be taught to their child. Any person denied one of these rights may bring a civil action for injunctive relief. Further, the attorney general may also bring a civil action for injunctive relief. If a school district is found to have violated this act, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education may withhold up to fifty percent of the state aid for such district. (Section 161.1140) This provision is identical to SB 776 (2022). Upon adoption by a school district and approval of the residents of the school district, no public school shall knowingly allow a student of the male sex who is enrolled in such public school to participate in a school-sponsored athletic team that is exclusively for students of the female sex. Beginning July 1, 2024, the Joint Committee on Education shall study exclusively male or female athletic events and the impact of a policy that prohibits participation in those events by individuals of the opposite sex. By January 1, 2025, the Committee shall report its findings to the General Assembly. The Attorney General may investigate any school district alleged to be in violation of this provision. Any school district found to be in violation of this provision shall have fifty percent of any state moneys withheld until the school district provides evidence to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education that it is in compliance with this provision. (Section 167.177) OLIVIA SHANNON |
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Last Action: | 2023-01-24 S - Superseded by SB 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB48 - Establishes the "Save Women's Sports Act" relating to female-only athletics in middle schools, high schools, and colleges | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SB 48 - This act establishes the "Save Women's Sports Act." No athletic team or sport designated for biological females, as defined in the act, shall be open to students that are biological males, as defined in the act.
No governmental entity, licensing or accrediting organization, or athletic association or organization shall take any adverse action, as described in the act, against a school for maintaining separate interscholastic or intramural athletic teams or sports for students that are biological females. No public or private middle school or high school or a public or private institution of postsecondary education that has biological males playing biological female’s sports shall be eligible for money appropriated by the General Assembly. This act is identical to SS/SCS/SB 781 (2022) and similar to SB 503 (2021). OLIVIA SHANNON |
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Last Action: | 2023-01-31 S - Hearing Conducted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB50 - Prohibits giving preferential treatment or discrimination based upon ESG scores | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Mike Moon (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SB 50 - This act requires public bodies to ensure that bidders, offerors, contractors, or subcontractors, when engaged in procuring or letting contracts for any purpose, are not given preferential treatment or discriminated against based on an environmental, social and governance score, as defined in the act. This act is similar to SB 1171 (2022). SCOTT SVAGERA |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-06 S - Hearing Conducted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB52 - Establishes the Show MO Act | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Karla Eslinger (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SB 52 - This act creates the "Show MO Act". This act reauthorizes a tax credit for certain expenses related to the production of qualified motion media production projects in this state, as defined in the act. Tax credits for such expenses under previous law expired on November 28, 2013. For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, this act authorizes a tax credit equal to 20% of qualifying expenses, as defined in the act, associated with the production of a qualified motion media production project. An additional 5% may be awarded for each of the following conditions if they are met: 1) at least 50% of the qualified film production project is filmed in Missouri; 2) at least 15% of the project takes place in a rural or blighted area; 3) at least three departments of the production hire a Missouri resident ready to advance to the next level in a specialized craft position or learn a new skillset; 4) the Department of Economic Development determines that the script for such project positively markets a city or region of the state, the entire state, or a tourist attraction located in the state, and the production provides certain advertising materials, as described in the act. The total dollar amount of tax credits awarded to a qualified film production project may be increased by ten percent if such project is located in a county of the second, third, or fourth class. Qualified motion media production projects shall be required to employ a certain number of Missouri registered apprentices or veterans residing in Missouri, as described in the act. The total amount of tax credits authorized by the act shall not exceed $8 million for film production, and shall not exceed $8 million for series production. This provision shall sunset on December 31, 2029, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. (Section 135.750) This provision is identical to SCS/SB 732 (2022) and is substantially similar to SB 721 (2022), SB 960 (2022), SB 1091 (2022), HCS/HB 2106 (2022), HB 2473 (2022), HB 2558 (2022), HB 2870 (2022), SB 367 (2021), SB 366 (2020), HB 923 (2019), HB 1661 (2018), and HB 788 (2017), and to a provision contained in SS/SCS/SB 354 (2021) and SS/SCS/HB 948 (2021). JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-06 S - Superseded by SB 94 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB53 - Authorizes grants to employers to encourage employees to gain and improve their skills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Karla Eslinger (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SB 53 - This act creates new provisions allowing the Department of Economic Development (DED) to disburse grants to qualifying employers for each employee or prospective employee who obtains upskill credentials, as defined in the act. In order to receive such grants a qualifying employer is required to submit an application to DED, as provided in the act. Applications are evaluated on a competitive basis using the following criteria: · The pledged average wage increase that employees or prospective employees will realize after obtaining an upskill credential in relation to the cost of obtaining the credential; · The level of economic distress to the qualifying employer's region and the balance of awards made to the various regions of the state; and · The contribution made by the qualifying employer toward the cost of obtaining the upskill credential. At the close of each application period, to be determined by DED, applications will be evaluated and preliminary awards for reimbursement may be made. In making preliminary awards of reimbursement, an equal number of awards shall be made to the following groups of employers, to the extent possible: those with 1-50 employees; those 51-200 employees; those with more than 200 employees. Upon being given a preliminary award for reimbursement, each qualifying employer must sponsor a current or prospective employee to obtain an upskill credential within 12 months of the preliminary award. Employees may not commence the process of obtaining the credential until after a preliminary award has been made. Upon obtaining a credential, the employer shall submit proof of the same to DED along with proof that the individual who completed the training is a Missouri resident with a verifiable Missouri address. The Upskill Credential Fund is established, consisting of moneys appropriated to it by the General Assembly, not exceeding $6 million in any fiscal year, as well as moneys accepted from any other source. Any funds not expended remain in the fund. The act contains a sunset clause. This act is substantially similar to SB 760 (2022) and HB 2550 (2022). SCOTT SVAGERA |
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Last Action: | 2023-01-12 S - Referred to Senate Committee on Education and Workforce Development | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB57 - Establishes the Entertainment Industry Jobs Act | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SB 57 - This act establishes the "Entertainment Industry Jobs Act". For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, this act authorizes a taxpayer to claim a tax credit for rehearsal expenses and tour expenses, as such terms are defined in the act, for live entertainment tours and associated rehearsals conducted within the state. The tax credit shall be equal to 30% of such expenses, provided that no taxpayer shall receive a tax credit in excess of $1 million if such taxpayer's expenses are less than $4 million; and further provided that no taxpayer shall receive a tax credit in excess of $2 million if such taxpayer's expenses are more than $4 million but less than $8 million; and further provided that no taxpayer shall receive a tax credit in excess of $3 million if such taxpayer's expenses are at least $8 million. Tax credits issued under this act shall not be refundable, but may be carried forward to the taxpayer's five subsequent tax years. Unredeemed tax credits shall expire after the fifth tax year following the initial date of issuance, regardless of whether unredeemed tax credits are transferred or sold pursuant to the act. Tax credits may be transferred or sold, provided that the tax credit is transferred or sold to another Missouri taxpayer. A taxpayer shall submit information to the Department of Economic Development and the Department of Revenue relating to the identity of a transferee and the amount of tax credits being transferred or sold, as described in the act. A transferee shall not subsequently transfer or sell any tax credit acquired from a transferor, and tax credits shall not be transferred or sold for less than 60% of the value of such tax credits. The aggregate amount of tax credits that may be authorized under the act in a given fiscal year shall not exceed $8 million. If applications for tax credits exceed such amount, the Department of Economic Development may, at its discretion, authorize additional tax credits not to exceed $2 million, provided that the maximum amount of tax credits that may be authorized during the subsequent fiscal year shall be reduced by such amount. This act shall sunset on December 31, 2030, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. This act shall become effective July 1, 2024. This act is identical to a provision in SCS/SBs 961 & 733 (2022). JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-06 S - Superseded by SB 94 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB58 - Establishes the Show MO Act | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Doug Beck (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SB 58 - This act creates the "Show MO Act". This act reauthorizes a tax credit for certain expenses related to the production of qualified motion media production projects in this state, as defined in the act. Tax credits for such expenses under previous law expired on November 28, 2013. For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, this act authorizes a tax credit equal to 20% of qualifying expenses, as defined in the act, associated with the production of a qualified motion media production project. An additional 5% may be awarded for each of the following conditions if they are met: 1) at least 50% of the qualified film production project is filmed in Missouri; 2) at least 15% of the project takes place in a rural or blighted area; 3) at least three departments of the production hire a Missouri resident ready to advance to the next level in a specialized craft position or learn a new skillset; 4) the Department of Economic Development determines that the script for such project positively markets a city or region of the state, the entire state, or a tourist attraction located in the state, and the production provides certain advertising materials, as described in the act. The total dollar amount of tax credits awarded to a qualified film production project may be increased by ten percent if such project is located in a county of the second, third, or fourth class. This act shall sunset on December 31, 2031, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. This act is identical to SB 960 (2022), SB 1091 (2022), HB 2106 (2022), and HB 2473 (2022), and is substantially similar to SCS/SB 732 (2022), SB 721 (2022), HB 2558 (2022), HB 2870 (2022), SB 367 (2021), SB 366 (2020), HB 923 (2019), HB 1661 (2018), and HB 788 (2017), and to a provision contained in SCS/SBs 961 & 733 (2022), SS/SCS/SB 354 (2021), and SS/SCS/HB 948 (2021). JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-06 S - Superseded by SB 94 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB60 - Prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Greg Razer (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SB 60 - This act prohibits discrimination based upon a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. Such discrimination includes unlawful housing practices, denial of loans or other financial assistance, denial of membership into an organization relating to the selling or renting of dwellings, unlawful employment practices, and denial of the right to use public accommodations. Discrimination is defined to include any unfair treatment based on a person's presumed or assumed race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age as it relates to employment, disability, or familial status as it relates to housing, regardless of whether the presumption or assumption as to such characteristic is correct. This act is identical to SB 711 (2022) and SB 81 (2021) and substantially similar to HB 1760 (2022), HB 2580 (2022), HB 275 (2021), HB 984 (2021), HB 1527 (2020), SB 954 (2020), HB 1763 (2020), SB 172 (2019), HB 208 (2019), SB 753 (2018), HCS/HBs 1360 & 2100 (2018), HB 1782 (2018), SB 338 (2017), HB 485 (2017), SB 653 (2016), SB 237 (2015), SB 962 (2014), SB 96 (2013) and SB 798 (2012) and similar to HB 1737 (2022), HB 407 (2015), SB 757 (2014), SS/HCS/HB 320 (2013), SB 239 (2011), SB 626 (2010), SB 109 (2009), SB 824 (2008), SB 266 (2007), SB 452 (2001), and SB 622 (2000). SCOTT SVAGERA |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-29 S - Hearing Conducted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB66 - Requires certain financing entities to remit motor vehicle sales tax on behalf of the purchaser | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Angela Mosley (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SB 66 - This act requires financing entities that extend financing to cover state and local sales taxes owed on the purchase of a motor vehicle to remit the amount of such state and local sales taxes to the appropriate taxing authority on behalf of the purchaser. The financing entity and purchaser shall be jointly liable to the taxing authority for the amount of sales tax owed. This act is identical to SB 720 (2022), HB 1873 (2022), SB 273 (2021), HB 235 (2021), HB 668 (2021), and HB 1598 (2020), is substantially similar to HB 2740 (2022) and HB 809 (2021), and is similar to HB 599 (2021) and HB 667 (2021). JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-01 S - Hearing Conducted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB67 - Establishes the Show Missouri Film and Digital Media Act | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SB 67 - This act creates the "Show Missouri Film and Digital Media Act". This act reauthorizes a tax credit for certain expenses related to the production of qualified film production projects in this state, as defined in the act. Tax credits for such expenses under previous law expired on November 28, 2013. For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, this act authorizes a tax credit equal to 25% of qualifying in-state expenses, as defined in the act, and 10% of qualifying out-of-state expenses, as defined in the act, associated with the production of a qualified film production project. An additional 5% may be awarded for both qualifying in-state and out-of-state expenses if at least 50% of the qualified film production project is filmed in Missouri and at least 15% of the qualified film production project is filmed in an urban, rural, or blighted area. A further additional 5% may be awarded for both qualifying in-state and out-of-state expenses if the Department of Economic Development determines that the script for such project positively markets a city or region of the state, the entire state, or a tourist attraction located in the state. This act shall sunset on December 31, 2029, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. This act is substantially similar to SB 721 (2022), SCS/SB 732 (2022), SB 960 (2022), SB 1091 (2022), HCS/HB 2106 (2022), HB 2473 (2022), HB 2558 (2022), HB 2870 (2022), SB 367 (2021), SB 366 (2021), HB 923 (2019), HB 1661 (2018), and HB 788 (2017), and to a provision contained in SCS/SBs 961 & 733 (2022), SS/SCS/SB 354 (2021) and SS/SCS/HB 948 (2021). JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-06 S - Superseded by SB 94 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB69 - Establishes provisions relating to the promotion of business development | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SB 69 - This act establishes provisions relating to the promotion of business development. RIGHT-TO-START ACT By no later than June 30, 2025, and annually thereafter, this act requires the Commissioner of Administration to file a report with the General Assembly that includes information on contracts awarded to businesses that have been in operation for less than three years, as described in the act. This act also requires the Commissioner of Administration, in conjunction with the Office of Entrepreneurship, which is established by the act, to file a report with the General Assembly making recommendations on improving access and resources for new Missouri businesses that have been in operation for less than three years, including minority-owned businesses. (Section 34.195) This provision is identical to a provision in HCS/SS/SB 807 (2022), SS/HCS/HB 2587 (2022), and HCS/HB 1590 (2022). OFFICE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP This act creates the Office of Entrepreneurship within the Department of Economic Development. The Office shall employ an individual to promote policies and initiatives to support the growth of entrepreneurship, including minority entrepreneurship, in this state. (Section 620.3800) This provision is identical to a provision in HCS/SS/SB 807 (2022), SS/HCS/HB 2587 (2022), and HCS/HB 1590 (2022). REGULATORY SANDBOX ACT This act establishes the "Regulatory Sandbox Act", which creates the Regulatory Relief Office within the Department of Economic Development. The Regulatory Relief Office shall administer the provisions of the act with the purpose of identifying state laws or regulations that could potentially be waived or suspended for participating businesses during a two-year period in which the participating business demonstrates an innovative product offering to consumers. The Regulatory Relief Office shall maintain a web page on the Department's website that invites residents and businesses to make suggestions regarding laws and regulations that could be modified or eliminated to reduce the regulatory burden of residents and businesses in the state. (Section 620.3905) The Regulatory Relief Office shall be responsible for evaluating and approving or denying applications to participate in the Sandbox Program. An applicant shall submit an application along with a $300 application fee to the Regulatory Relief Office, which shall include contact information and a description of the innovative offering to be demonstrated, including statements regarding how the innovative offering is subject to licensing, legal prohibition, or other authorization requirements outside of the Sandbox Program; each law or regulation that the applicant seeks to have waived or suspended while participating in the Sandbox Program; how the innovative offering would benefit consumers; and what risks might exist for consumers who use or purchase the innovative offering, as described in the act. No later than fifteen business days after the day on which a completed application is received by the Regulatory Relief Office, the Office shall review the application and refer the application to each applicable agency, as defined in the act, that regulates the applicant's business. No later than forty-five days after the day on which an applicable agency receives a completed application for review, the applicable agency shall provide a written report to the Sandbox Program director with the applicable agency's findings, including any identifiable, likely, and significant harm to the health, safety, or financial well-being of consumers that the relevant law or regulation protects against, and a recommendation to the Regulatory Relief Office that the applicant either be admitted or denied entrance into the Sandbox Program. An applicable agency may deny an application for reasons described in the act. The Regulatory Relief Office shall not approve any application denied by an applicable agency. (Section 620.3915) Upon the receipt of a report from all applicable agencies, the Regulatory Relief Office shall provide the application and associated reports to the General Regulatory Sandbox Program Advisory Committee, which is created by the act. The Advisory Committee shall be composed of eleven members, as described in the act. The Advisory Committee shall advise and make recommendations to the Regulatory Relief Office on whether to approve applications to the Sandbox Program, and may meet at its own discretion to override a decision of the Regulatory Relief Office on the admission or denial of an applicant to the Sandbox Program, provided such override is decided with a two-thirds majority vote of the members of the Advisory Committee, and further provided that such vote shall be taken within fifteen business days of the Regulatory Relief Office's decision. Meetings of the Advisory Committee shall not be considered public meetings for the purposes of the Sunshine Law. (Section 620.3910) Upon approval of an application, a sandbox participant shall have twenty-four months after the day on which its application was approved to demonstrate the innovative offering described in the sandbox participant's application. During such period, the sandbox participant shall be exempt from the laws and regulations outlined in an agreement entered into with the Regulatory Relief Office. Innovative offerings shall only be available to consumers who are residents of this state, and no law or regulation shall be waived or suspended if such waiver or suspension would prevent a consumer from seeking restitution in the event that the consumer is harmed. A sandbox participant shall not be subject to prosecution or administrative penalty for a violation of any law or regulation that is waived or suspended during the duration of the participant's demonstration period. (Section 620.3920) Prior to demonstrating an innovative offering, a sandbox participant shall disclose certain information to consumers, as described in the act. (Section 620.3925) At least forty-five days prior to the end of a participant's demonstration period, the participant shall notify the Regulatory Relief Office that it either intends to exit the Sandbox Program or that it seeks an extension. The Regulatory Relief Office may grant an extension not to exceed twelve months, and a participant may seek multiple extensions. If a demonstration includes an innovative offering that requires ongoing services or duties beyond the two-year demonstration period, the participant may continue to demonstrate the offering, but shall be subject to all laws and regulations that were waived or suspended as part of the Sandbox Program. A sandbox participant shall retain certain records for a period of two years after exiting the Sandbox Program. The Regulatory Relief Office shall establish quarterly reporting requirements for each participant, and each participant shall notify the Regulatory Relief Office and each applicable agency of any incidents that result in harm to the health, safety, or financial well-being of a consumer. No later than forty-five days after a sandbox participant exits the Sandbox Program, such participant shall submit a written report describing an overview of the demonstration. No later than thirty days after receiving such report, an applicable agency shall provide a written report to the Regulatory Relief Office that describes any statutory or regulatory reform the applicable agency recommends. (Section 620.3930) These provisions are identical to provisions in SS/HCS/HB 2587 (2022), and are substantially similar to SB 1068 (2022) and to provisions in HCS/SS/SCS/SB 931 (2022), HCS/SS/SB 807 (2022), and HCS/SS#2/SCS/SB 968 (2022). JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-01-23 S - Superseded by SB 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB73 - Authorizes sales tax exemptions for certain purchases | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SS/SCS/SBs 73 & 162 - This act authorizes a sales tax exemption for the purchase of diapers, as defined in the act. This provision is identical to SB 1124 (2022) and HB 2384 (2022), and to a provision in SS#2/SCS/SB 649 (2022), and is substantially similar to HCS/HBs 1679, 2859, & 2272 (2022). This act also provides a sales tax exemption for all purchases of feminine hygiene products, defined as tampons, pads, liners, and cups. This provision is identical to SB 897 (2022), is substantially similar to HCS/HBs 1679 (2022), 2859, & 2272 (2022), and is similar to SB 800 (2020), HCS/HBs 1306 & 2065 (2020), SB 443 (2019), and HB 747 (2019), and to a provision contained in HCS/SS/SCS/SB 570 (2020). Current law provides a sales tax exemption for certain durable medical equipment as defined on January 1, 1980, by the federal Medicare program. This act removes the reference to January 1, 1980. Additionally, current law provides a sales tax exemption for the sales or rental of manual and powered wheelchairs, including parts. This act applies the exemption to accessories for such wheelchairs. This provision is identical to SB 173 (2023) and is similar to SB 943 (2022), HB 1864 (2022), and SB 483 (2021), and to a provision in SS/SCS/SB 649 (2022), SB 743 (2022), CCS/HCS/SB 226 (2021). JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-21 S - Placed on Informal Calendar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB75 - Modifies provisions relating to retirement systems | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HCS/SS/SB 75 - This act modifies provisions relating to retirement systems.
MPERS: TERMS OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES (SECTION 104.160) This act provides that the terms of those active employee members serving on the Board of Trustees of the Missouri Department of Transportation and Highway Patrol Employees' Retirement System on August 28, 2026, shall continue until June 30, 2028. The terms of the active employee members shall be four years after June 30, 2028.
This provision is identical to SB 20 (2023), in the perfected HCS/HB 155 (2023), in HCS/HB 222 (2023), in HCS/HB 257 (2023), in HCS/HB 496 (2023), HB 923 (2023), in the perfected HCS/HB 934 (2023), SB 1053 (2022), HCS/HB 1984 (2022), and in HCS/HB 2799 (2022) and is substantially similar to a provision in SB 618 (2021), HCB 1 (2021), HB 1418 (2021), and HB 2165 (2020).
MOSERS: WORKING AFTER RETIREMENT AS LEGISLATOR OR ELECTED OFFICIAL (SECTIONS 104.380 AND 104.1039) Currently, if a retired member of the Missouri State Employees Retirement System ("MOSERS") is elected or appointed to any state office or is employed by a department in a benefit-eligible position, the member shall not receive an annuity nor accrue annual benefit increases or cost-of-living adjustments for any month or part of a month for which the member serves as an officer or employee. This act excludes members of the General Assembly and an elected state official holding an elective state office from such provisions.
These provisions are identical to provisions in the perfected HCS/HB 155 (2023), in HCS/HB 222 (2023), in the perfected HCS/HB 934 (2023), and HB 2684 (2022).
PSRS: RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE MULTIPLIER (SECTION 169.070) Current law provides that between July 1, 2001, and July 1, 2014, a member of Public School Retirement System of Missouri ("PSRS") with thirty-one years or more of service, regardless of age, be provided a retirement allowance with a multiplier of 2.55% of the member's final average salary for each year of the membership service. This act modifies this provision by removing the expiration date and by providing that a member with thirty-two years or more of service may receive such retirement allowance.
This provision is identical to a provision in the perfected HCS/HB 155 (2023), in the perfected SB 247 (2023), in HCS/HB 257 (2023), in HB 495 (2023), in HCS/HB 496 (2023), in HCS/HB 497 (2023), HB 905 (2023), in the perfected HCS/HB 934 (2023), HCS/HB 2161 (2022), HB 2430 (2022), in HCS/HB 2799 (2022), HCS/HB 811 (2021), and HCS/HB 828 (2021), and is similar to HB 1298 (2020), HB 69 (2019), HB 2633 (2018), HCS/HBs 1780 & 1420 (2016), SB 219 (2015), HCS/HB 478 (2015), and a provision in HCS/SCS/SB 172 (2015).
PSRS/PEERS: WORKING AFTER RETIREMENT (SECTIONS 169.560 & 169.596) Currently, any teacher retired from Public School Retirement System of Missouri ("PSRS") can be employed in a position covered under the Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri ("PEERS") without stopping their retirement benefit. Such teachers may earn up to 60% of the minimum teacher's salary as set forth in law, but will not contribute to either retirement system nor earn creditable service. Beginning on August 28, 2023, and ending on June 30, 2028, this act allows such teachers to earn up to 133% of the annual earnings limit applicable to a Social Security recipient before the calendar year of attainment of full retirement age under federal regulations. After June 30, 2028, such teachers may earn up to the annual earnings limit applicable to a Social Security recipient before the calendar year of attainment of full retirement age. Additionally, this act shall not apply to retired members currently receiving benefits who are employed as a full-time teacher of certain state agencies and institutions.
Additionally, current law provides that a retired teacher or a retired noncertificated employee who is receiving a retirement benefit from PSRS/PEERS is allowed to work full-time for up to two years for a PSRS/PEERS-covered school district if there is a shortage of certified teachers or noncertificated employees. This act allows such employees to work full-time up to four years for such districts. Furthermore, the number of retired teachers that currently may teach in a school district with a critical shortage shall not exceed, at any one time, the lesser of 10% of the teacher staff for that school district, or five teachers. This act provides that the total number of retired teachers shall not exceed, at any one time, the greater of 1% of the total of teacher and non-certified staff for that school district, or five teachers.
These provisions are identical to provisions in HCS/SS/SB 75 (2023) and in the perfected SB 247 (2023), is substantially similar to provisions in the perfected HCS/HB 155 (2023), in HCS/HB 257 (2023), in HCS/HB 496 (2023), in HCS/HB 497 (2023), and in the perfected HCS/HB 934 (2023), and is similar to provisions in HB 495 (2023), in HCS/SS/SCS/SB 681 & 662 (2022), in HCS/SS#2/SB 997 (2022), HCS/HB 1753 (2022), in HB 1881 (2022), HB 2114 (2022), SCS/HCS/HB 2304 (2022), HB 2787 (2022), in HCS/HB 2799 (2022), in HCS/HB 811 (2021), in HB 812 (2021), in HB 2291 (2020), and in HB 2460 (2020).
PSRS/PEERS: SAME-SEX DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP POP-UP PROVISIONS (SECTIONS 169.141 & 169.715) Under current law, a member of PSRS or PEERS with twenty-five or more years of creditable service, or who is at least age fifty-five with five or more years of creditable service, may elect in an application for retirement to receive the actuarial equivalent of the member's retirement allowance in reduced monthly payments for life during retirement.
This act provides that a member who elected to receive reduced monthly payments on or before September 1, 2015, with his or her same-sex domestic partner as the nominated beneficiary may have the retirement allowance increased to the amount he or she would have received if he or she had not elected to receive reduced payments. The member shall execute an affidavit, along with any supporting information and documentation required by the Board of Trustees, attesting to the existence of the domestic partnership at the time of the nomination and that the partnership has since ended. The nominated beneficiary is required to consent to the removal and disclaim all rights to future benefits in writing, or the parties must obtain a court order or judgment after September 1, 2023, removing the nominated beneficiary. If the member and beneficiary were legally married at the time of retirement or thereafter, the marriage is required to be dissolved, and the dissolution decree shall provide for the sole retention of the allowance by the member.
A member who elected to receive reduced monthly payments on or before September 1, 2015, with his or her same-sex domestic partner as the nominated beneficiary may nominate a successor beneficiary. If the former nominated partner precedes the member in death, the member shall execute an affidavit attesting to the existence of the partnership at the time of the former nomination. Otherwise, the member shall execute an affidavit, along with any supporting information and documentation required by the Board of Trustees, attesting to the existence of the domestic partnership at the time of the nomination and that the partnership has since ended, and the nominated beneficiary is required to consent to the removal and disclaim all rights to future benefits in writing or the parties must obtain a court order or judgment after September 1, 2023, removing the nominated beneficiary. If the member and beneficiary were legally married at the time of retirement or thereafter, the marriage is required to be dissolved, and the dissolution decree shall provide for the sole retention of the allowance by the member. Any nomination of a successor beneficiary shall occur within one year of September 1, 2023, or within one year of marriage, whichever is later.
These provisions are identical to provisions in the perfected SB 247 (2023), SB 339 (2023), and SB 712 (2022), and are substantially similar to SB 608 (2021). KATIE O'BRIEN
HA #1: THIS AMENDMENT MAKES A TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO THE REFERENCE OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS IN SECTION 169.560.
HA #2: THIS AMENDMENT MODIFIES PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SHERIFFS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (SECTIONS 57.952 TO 57.991). THIS AMENDMENT IS IDENTICAL TO PROVISIONS IN SCS/HCS/HB 934 (2023).
HA #3: THIS AMENDMENT MODIFIES PROVISIONS RELATING TO SURVIVING SPOUSE BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF ST. LOUIS (SECTIONS 86.253 TO 86.287). THIS AMENDMENT IS IDENTICAL TO PROVISIONS IN SCS/HCS/HB 934 (2023).
HA #4: THIS AMENDMENT MODIFIES VARIOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO MPERS, MOSERS, AND THE JUDICIAL PLAN (SECTIONS 104.010, 104.020, 104.035, 104.090, 104.130, 104.170, 104.200, 104.312, 104.410, 104.436, 104.490, 104.515, 104.625, 104.810, 104.1003, 104.1018, 104.1024, 104.1051, 104.1060, 104.1066, 104.1072, 104.1084, 104.1091 & 476.521). THIS AMENDMENT IS SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO PROVISIONS IN SCS/HCS/HB 934 (2023).
HA #5: THIS AMENDMENT MODIFIES THE ACTUARIAL AMORTIZATION AND COST METHODS FOR MOSERS (SECTION 104.436). THIS PROVISION IS IDENTICAL TO SB 77 (2023). THIS AMENDMENT ESTABLISHES THE SHOW-ME MYRETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN (SECTIONS 285.1000 TO 285.1055). THIS PROVISION IS IDENTICAL TO PROVISIONS IN SCS/HCS/HB 934 (2023).
HA #6: THIS AMENDMENT RELATING TO SPEECH IMPLEMENTERS CERTIFICATION AND SOCIAL SECURITY COVERAGE (SECTION 168.082). THIS AMENDMENT IS SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO SCS/HCS/HB 934 (2023).
HA #7: THIS AMENDMENT MODIFIES PROVISIONS RELATING TO KCPSRS MEMBERS WORKING AFTER RETIREMENT IN CRITICAL SHORTAGE POSITIONS (SECTION 169.331). THIS PROIVISION IS IDENTICAL TO A PROVISION IN SCS/HCS/HB 155 (2023).
HA #8: THIS AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION'S MEETINGS, RECORDS, AND VOTES REGARDING INVESTMENTS IN OR FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS WITH BUSINESS ENTITIES CLOSED (SECTION 173.1205). THIS AMENDMENT IS IDENTICAL TO SB 691 (2023). |
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Last Action: | 2023-07-06 G - Signed by the Governor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB81 - Authorizes parents to choose the school that their children attend | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SCS/SB 81 - Beginning with the 2023-24 school year, each parent or guardian of a child shall be afforded the opportunity at the time of school enrollment to direct that state aid for educating the child that would be used to educate the child at a school within the school district of residence shall be remitted to a qualified school, as defined in the act, of the parent or guardian's choice, if the parent or guardian chooses a school outside of the district of residence. A parent or guardian may choose to enroll their student at a different school within the school district of residence. The State Treasurer shall create and provide to each school district a form for use by the parent or guardian at the time of enrollment to indicate the parent or guardian's choice as to the school their student will attend for that school year. The school district shall transmit the form to the State Treasurer. The school district shall also notify the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Upon receipt of the form, the State Treasurer shall remit state aid that would have been remitted to the school district of residence to the school chosen by the parent or guardian if such school is outside of the school district of residence. If the student enrolls in a school outside of the school district of residence, the student shall not be counted in the resident school district's weighted average daily attendance as a resident student. The state aid remitted to the school of choice shall be the lesser of the state adequacy target for the student or the amount of tuition at the qualified school. OLIVIA SHANNON |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-06 S - Placed on Informal Calendar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB85 - Provides for the designation of local control school districts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Jill Carter (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SS/SCS/SB 85 - This act provides for the designation of local control school districts that are exempt from certain assessment, data reporting, and performance reporting requirements. The act also modifies provisions relating to the statewide assessment system, school accountability report cards, the powers and duties of the State Board of Education, and the designation of option districts. STATEWIDE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (Section 160.518) The act repeals provisions of current law that authorize the State Board of Education to develop a statewide assessment system and a standardized assessment instrument based on academic performance standards. Instead, the State Board shall develop an assessment system that satisfies the requirements of federal law, and the State Board shall use the results of the assessments only for the purpose of compliance with federal law. The State Board shall ensure that standardized assessments are administered to the minimum extent necessary to comply with federal law. The State Board shall not use assessment results to classify school districts and charter schools. The act repeals a provision of current law that the statewide assessment system shall permit the academic performance of students in each school to be tracked only against prior academic performance in the same school. Under the act, school districts and charter schools shall create local assessments that reflect statewide academic standards. The assessments shall meet certain criteria outlined in the act. Local assessments and assessment systems shall be developed by teachers and school administrators working individually, in grade teams, in discipline teams, and with the community. The act repeals provisions of law relating to the State Board's authority to suggest criteria for a school to demonstrate that its students learn the knowledge, skills, and competencies measured by the statewide assessment system at exemplary levels. The act further repeals provisions relating to "Outstanding School Waivers" that exempt certain schools from meeting requirements related to the authority of the State Board to classify school districts. SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT CARDS (Section 160.522) The act repeals provisions of law authorizing the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to produce a school accountability report card for each public school district, public school building, and charter school in the state. Under the act, districts and charter schools shall report certain accountability data annually to parents, community members, and the media. The act repeals provisions of law relating to the identification of priority schools that fail to meet acceptable standards of student achievement set by the State Board of Education. The act also repeals provisions relating to the identification of attendance centers that are categorized as requiring school improvement strategies. The act repeals the requirement for school districts and charter schools to provide their school accountability report cards to legislators by December first annually, as well as the requirement for the State Board of Education to approve the inclusion of charter school data in a school district's school accountability report card. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (Section 161.092) The act provides that the State Board of Education shall identify a minimum of two national school accreditation agencies from which any district may seek to obtain accreditation. Any district accredited by at least one of these agencies shall be considered to be fully accredited for all legal purposes. A district that is accredited by one of these agencies shall not be subject to the State Board's authority to classify the public schools of the state, establish requirements for the schools of each class, and formulate rules governing the inspection and accreditation of schools. The act repeals a provision of law enabling an accredited district to propose alternative criteria to become classified as accredited with distinction. The act specifies that no assessment data shall be used in determining State Board classification. OPTION DISTRICTS (163.042) The act repeals provisions of law authorizing the designation of option districts that may forgo state aid in exchange for waivers from certain requirements related to the authority of the State Board of Education to classify school districts. LOCAL CONTROL SCHOOL DISTRICTS (Section 163.201) Any public school district or public charter school may become designated as a local control school district by certifying to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in writing that it intends to be designated as a local control school district pursuant to the provisions of the act. A local control school district shall not be required to participate in the Missouri school improvement program; annual performance reviews conducted by the Department; the requirement to develop and report standards of teaching to the Department; or the maintaining of a school improvement plan in any format provided by or approved by the Department. A local control school district shall not be assigned an accreditation classification by the State Board of Education, but shall be considered as accredited for all legal purposes. A local control school district shall further have the ability to develop and implement a local assessment system. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shall not advise or incentivize the adoption of any curriculum resources, software programs, or assessments purchased from commercial vendors. Assessment items shall not be developed from materials provided to the district or teachers by entities that have not been formally reviewed and adopted by the district's board of education. Local control school districts may form a consortium without the approval of the State Board of Education for the purpose of developing, reporting, or purchasing assessments in their district assessment plans. The act requires a local control school district to store all district data on servers secured according to industry standards. A local control school district may share only aggregated data, and not any personally identifiable information, as defined in the act, with any external parties, including public agencies and private vendors. A local control school district may continue to receive state funding through the foundation formula. A local control school district may apply for state and federal grants and shall be considered for such grants without prejudice or penalty. OLIVIA SHANNON |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-22 S - Placed on Informal Calendar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB87 - Establishes the "Save Women's Sports Act" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Ben Brown (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SB 87 - This act establishes the "Save Women's Sports Act". Every sponsor, organizing entity for sports for students in kindergarten to grade twelve, and facilitator of children or youth sports competitions shall designate every team, competition, tournament, and game as exclusively for males, females or open to all genders. No team, competition, tournament, or game designated exclusively for females shall be open to participation by males and, likewise, no team, competition, tournament, or game designated exclusively for males shall be open to participation by females. The gender of the participants shall be determined by the gender at birth, except as provided in the act. Any participant in youth or children sports who is disadvantaged in any way by a violation of this act may recover damages and equitable relief. No public school, private middle school, or private high school that has biological males playing women's sports shall be eligible for any moneys appropriated by the General Assembly. OLIVIA SHANNON |
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Last Action: | 2023-01-31 S - Hearing Conducted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB89 - Creates the Missouri Education Transparency and Accountability Portal and the Parents' Bill of Rights Act of 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Ben Brown (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SB 89 - This act creates the Missouri Education Transparency and Accountability Portal. The portal shall be an internet-based tool creating transparency in Missouri's public education system and providing citizens access to every school district's curriculum, source materials, and professional development materials. The portal shall consist of an easy-to-search database including certain information as outlined in the act. The Commissioner of Education shall establish a form that school districts shall complete with the information required by the act. (Section 161.852). This provision is identical to a provision in SB 645 (2022). This act creates the "Parents' Bill of Rights Act of 2023." Under this act, no school district shall deny to the parent or guardian of a minor child certain rights. Such rights includes the ability to fully review the curricula, books, and other educational materials used by the school attended by their child; the ability to access information on teachers, guest lecturers, and outside presenters who engage with students at the school; the ability to access information on third party individuals and organizations that receive contracts; the right to visit their child at school during school hours; the right to access all records generated by the school that concern their child; the ability to access information pertaining to the collection and transmission of data regarding their child; the right to be heard at school board meetings; the right to be notified of situations affecting the safety of their child at school; and the right to object to certain materials that the parent finds inappropriate to be taught to their child. Any person denied one of these rights may bring a civil action for injunctive relief. Further, the attorney general may also bring a civil action for injunctive relief. If a school district is found to have violated this act, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education may withhold up to fifty percent of the state aid for such district. (Section 161.1140) This provision is identical to SB 776 (2022). OLIVIA SHANNON |
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Last Action: | 2023-01-24 S - Superseded by SB 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB92 - Modifies provisions relating to tax credits | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Denny Hoskins (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SS/SCS/SB 92 - This act modifies provisions relating to tax credits.
TAX CREDITS FOR CERTAIN FUELS Current law authorizes a tax credit for all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, for the sale of higher ethanol blend fuel and biodiesel fuel and for the production of biodiesel fuel. This act provides that any taxpayer with a tax year beginning prior to January 1, 2023, but ending during the 2023 calendar year shall be allowed a tax credit for the amount of fuel sold or produced during the portion of such tax year that occurs during the 2023 calendar year.
Additionally, current law authorizing a tax credit for the production of biodiesel fuel limits the maximum amount of tax credits that may be authorized in a fiscal year to $4 million. This act increases such annual limit to $5.5 million and removes a provision requiring the Department of Revenue to apportion tax credits among biodiesel producers applying for such tax credits. (Sections 135.772 to 135.778)
These provisions are substantially similar to SB 519 (2023).
RURAL ACCESS TO CAPITAL ACT This act establishes the "Missouri Rural Access to Capital Act", which provides a tax credit for certain investments made in businesses located in rural areas in this state.
This act allows investors to make capital investments in a rural fund, as defined in the act. Such investors shall be allowed a tax credit for a period of six years beginning with the year the investor made a capital investment. The tax credit shall be equal to a percentage of the capital investment. The percentage shall be zero for the first two years, and fifteen percent for the subsequent four years. Tax credits issued under the act shall not be refundable, but may be carried forward to any of the five subsequent tax years, as described in the act. No more than $16 million dollars in tax credits shall be authorized in a given calendar year.
A rural fund wishing to accept investments as capital investments shall apply to the Department of Economic Development. The application shall include the amount of capital investment requested, a copy of the applicant's license as a rural business or small business investment company, evidence that the applicant has made at least $100 million in investments in nonpublic companies located in counties throughout the United States with a population less than fifty thousand, evidence that the applicant has made at least $30 million in investments in nonpublic companies located in Missouri, and a business plan that includes a revenue impact statement projecting state and local tax revenue to be generated by the applicant's proposed qualified investments, as described in the act. The rural fund shall also submit a nonrefundable application fee of $5,000.
The Department shall grant or deny an application within sixty days of receipt. The Department shall deny an application if such application is incomplete or insufficient, if the revenue impact assessment does not demonstrate that the business plan will result in a positive economic impact on the state over a ten year period, or if the Department has already approved the maximum amount of capital investment authority.
Rural funds shall use capital investments made by investors to make qualified investments, as defined in the act, in eligible businesses. An eligible business is a business that, at the time of the qualified investment, has fewer than two hundred fifty employees, has its principal business operations in the state, is engaged in certain industries, as described in the act, does not knowingly employ any individual who is unlawfully present in this country, and is located or has committed to locate in a rural area.
The Department may recapture tax credits if the rural fund does not invest sixty percent of its capital investment authority in qualified investments within two years of the date of the capital investment, and one hundred percent of its capital investment authority within three years, if the rural fund fails to maintain qualified investments equal to ninety percent of its capital investment authority in years three through six, as described in the act, if prior to exiting the program or thirty days after the sixth year, the rural fund makes a distribution or payment that results in the fund having less than one hundred percent of its capital investment authority invested in qualified investments, or if the rural fund violates provisions of the act.
Rural funds shall submit annual reports to the Department, including the name and location of each eligible business receiving a qualified investment, the total number of new jobs, maintained jobs, new payroll, maintained payroll, new revenue, and maintained revenue by each eligible business receiving a qualified investment, and any other information required by the Department, as described in the act.
At any time after the sixth anniversary of the capital investment, a rural fund may apply to the Department to exit the program. The Department shall respond to such application within fifteen days. At the time a rural fund exits the program, it shall be required to make a distribution to the state, not to exceed ten percent of the amount of tax credits received, if the amount of state and local tax benefits generated by the rural fund's qualified investments are less than the amount of tax credits distributed to the rural fund.
This act shall sunset on August 28, 2029, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. (Sections 620.3500 to 620.3530)
This act is substantially similar to 675 (2022), HB 1885 (2022), SCS/SB 465 (2021), HB 1361 (2021), SB 724 (2020), SCS/SB 477 (2019), HB 1230 (2019), and HB 1236 (2019), and to provisions in SB 644 (2022), SB 1091 (2022), SCS/SB 750 (2022), and SS/SCS/HB 948 (2021). JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 S - Motion to take up SB 92 withdrawn | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB93 - Reduces the corporate income tax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Denny Hoskins (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | HCS/SS#2/SCS/SB 96 - This act modifies provisions relating to votes in political subdivisions. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS Current law requires the governing body of a municipality to adopt an ordinance to establish a proposed community improvement district. This act requires such ordinance to be approved by a two-thirds majority vote if the proposed district utilizes a sales tax as a proposed funding mechanism. (Sections 67.1421) ASSESSMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES Current law requires assessors to use the trade-in value published in the October issue of the National Automobile Dealers' Association Official Used Car Guide to determine the true value of motor vehicles for the purposes of property tax assessments. For the 2023 tax year, this act requires the State Tax Commission to require an assessor to use such publication or the Kelley Blue Book, Edmunds, or another similar publication, and allows the assessor to use the current or any of the three immediately previous years' October issue of such publication. For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, this act requires assessors to use the manufacturer's suggested retail price as depreciated using a ten year depreciation table provided in the act. When the manufacturer's suggested retail price data is not available from an approved source or the assessor deems it not appropriate for a vehicle, the assessor may obtain a manufacturer's suggested retail price from a source that he or she deems reliable and shall apply the depreciation schedule provided by the act. (Section 137.115) This provision contains an emergency clause. This provision is substantially similar to SB 493 (2023) and HCS#2/HB 713 (2023), and is similar to SS/SCS/SB 8 (2023). MOTOR FUEL TAX REFUNDS Current law authorizes refunds for purchases of motor fuel used for tax-exempt purposes. Beginning October 1, 2023, this act authorizes a taxpayer to submit appropriate documentation to an entity exempt from taxation for federal purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal tax code and authorizes such entity to claim the taxpayer's refund. Additionally, the taxpayer may deduct the amount of such refund from the taxpayer's Missouri adjusted gross income. Current law requires motor fuel tax refunds that are issued for motor fuel tax charged in excess of $0.17/gallon to be issued on a fiscal year basis. This act provides that, beginning with the 2024 fiscal year, such refunds shall be issued on a tax year basis. The act allows a taxpayer to claim such refund based on itemized receipts retained by the taxpayer, with the amount of such refund equal to the amount of motor fuel tax paid by the taxpayer during the tax year. Alternatively, the taxpayer may claim a standard refund in an amount equal to $30 for the 2023 tax year, and increasing to $75 for all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, as described in the act. Such refund shall be submitted on a form with the taxpayer's income tax return and shall have such refund applied to the taxpayer's income tax liability. Current law provides that the exemption and refund of motor fuel tax charged in excess of $0.17/gallon shall only be available for motor vehicles with a gross weight of 26,000 pounds or less. This act authorizes such exemption and refund for motor vehicles that exceed such weight if the motor vehicle is owned by a corporation licensed in Missouri with its primary headquarters in this state, or owned by a sole proprietor whose home office is located in this state. This act requires the Department of Revenue to develop a mobile application that allows motor fuel tax refund claims to be submitted on a person's phone at the time of motor fuel purchase in lieu of the procedures authorized by the act. (Sections 142.815, 142.822, and 142.824) These provisions are identical to HB 519 (2023). INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAXES Current law provides that the top rate of income tax is 4.95%, with additional potential reductions conditional on meeting certain revenue triggers, for an eventual top rate of 4.5%. Beginning with the 2024 calendar year, this act reduces the top rate of tax to 4.5% and maintains the additional potential reductions in current law, for an eventual top rate of 4.05%. (Section 143.011) This provision is identical to a provision in HCS/HBs 816 & 660 (2023). Current law allows taxpayers with certain filing status and adjusted gross income below certain thresholds to deduct 100% of Social Security retirement and disability benefits from the taxpayer's Missouri adjusted gross income, with a reduced deduction as the taxpayer's adjusted gross income increases. For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, this act allows the maximum deduction to all taxpayers regardless of filing status or adjusted gross income and allows the deduction to be taken for Social Security retirement, disability, survivors, and supplemental benefits. (Section 143.125) This provision is identical to a provision in HCS/HBs 816 & 660 (2023), and is substantially similar to a provision in SB 241 (2023), SB 247 (2023), SB 448 (2023), SB 585 (2023), SB 871 (2022), HB 2853 (2022), SB 157 (2021), SB 847 (2020), and HB 1725 (2020). CORPORATE INCOME TAXES Current law levies a tax on the Missouri taxable income of corporations at a rate of 4.0%. For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, this act reduces such rate to 2.0%. Additionally, beginning in the 2026 calendar year, the corporate income tax rate shall be reduced to 1.0% if in any fiscal year after the 2024 fiscal year the amount of net corporate income tax revenue collected exceeds the amount collected during the 2024 fiscal year by at least $50 million. Finally, beginning in the calendar year following the calendar year in which the rate of tax is reduced to 1.0%, the corporate income tax rate may be reduced to 0% if during any fiscal year the amount of net general revenue collected during the immediately preceding fiscal year exceeds the amount of net general revenue collected during the fiscal year in which the rate of tax was reduced to 1.0% by at least $250 million. For all tax years beginning after the fiscal year in which the corporate income tax is eliminated, no corporate income tax credits shall be claimed in any tax years in which there is no tax imposed on the Missouri taxable income of corporations. (Section 143.071) This provision is identical to a provision in HCS/HBs 816 & 660 (2023). TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS Current law requires a transportation development district (TDD) to submit a proposed project to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, or to the local transportation authority, as applicable, for approval prior to the construction or funding of any project. This act requires the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, or the local transportation authority, as applicable, to approve such projects with a two-thirds majority vote if the proposed project utilizes a sales tax as a proposed funding mechanism. (Section 238.225) FIRE PROTECTION SALES TAX Current law authorizes certain fire protection districts to impose a sales tax for the purposes of funding the fire protection district. This act makes technical changes to the legal description of such fire protection districts. (Section 321.246) This provision is identical to a provision in HCS/HB 648 (2023) and is substantially similar to a provision in HS/HCS/HBs 1108 & 1181 (2023). DIGITAL ASSET MINING This act creates new provisions relating to digital mining. Specifically, the act permits any person to run a node or a series of nodes in this state for the purpose of home digital asset mining at the person's private residence. A person or entity may have a digital asset mining business in any area in this state that is zoned for industrial use. Furthermore, any person engaged in home digital asset mining or digital asset mining business shall not be considered a money transmitter. A political subdivision shall not: · Limit the sound decibels generated from home digital asset mining other than limits set for sound pollution generally; · Impose any requirements on a digital asset mining business that is not also a requirement for data centers in such political subdivision; or · Rezone the area in which a digital asset mining business is located without complying with applicable state and local zoning laws or rezone any area with the intent or effect of discriminating against any digital asset mining business. A digital asset mining business is entitled to appeal any change in zoning pursuant to any applicable state or local zoning laws. The public service commission may set rates reflective of cost to serve, but shall not establish a rate schedule for digital asset mining that creates discriminatory rates for digital asset mining businesses. (Section 408.900) This provision is identical to a provision in HCS/SB 47 (2023) and is substantially similar to SB 536 (2023). JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-06 S - Placed on Informal Calendar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB94 - Establishes tax credits for the production of certain entertainment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SS/SCS/SBs 94, 52, 57, 58 & 67 - This act establishes provisions relating to tax credits for the production of certain entertainment.
SHOW MO ACT This act creates the "Show MO Act".
This act reauthorizes a tax credit for certain expenses related to the production of qualified motion media production projects in this state, as defined in the act. Tax credits for such expenses under previous law expired on November 28, 2013.
For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, this act authorizes a tax credit equal to 20% of qualifying expenses, as defined in the act, associated with the production of a qualified motion media production project. An additional 5% may be awarded for each of the following conditions if they are met: 1) at least 50% of the qualified film production project is filmed in Missouri; 2) at least 15% of the project takes place in a rural or blighted area; 3) at least three departments of the production hire a Missouri resident ready to advance to the next level in a specialized craft position or learn a new skillset; 4) the Department of Economic Development determines that the script for such project positively markets a city or region of the state, the entire state, or a tourist attraction located in the state, and the production provides certain advertising materials, as described in the act. The total dollar amount of tax credits awarded to a qualified film production project may be increased by ten percent if such project is located in a county of the second, third, or fourth class.
This provision shall sunset on December 31, 2029, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. Notwithstanding the sunset provision, this act shall expire one year after the Department determines that all other political subdivisions having a tax credit substantially similar to this act let such tax credits lapse or expire.
This provision is substantially similar to SCS/SB 732 (2022), SB 721 (2022), SB 960 (2022), SB 1091 (2022), HCS/HB 2106 (2022), HB 2473 (2022), HB 2558 (2022), HB 2870 (2022), SB 367 (2021), SB 366 (2020), HB 923 (2019), HB 1661 (2018), and HB 788 (2017), and to a provision contained in SCS/SBs 961 & 733 (2022), SS/SCS/SB 354 (2021), and SS/SCS/HB 948 (2021).
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY JOBS ACT This act establishes the "Entertainment Industry Jobs Act".
For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, this act authorizes a taxpayer to claim a tax credit for rehearsal expenses and tour expenses, as such terms are defined in the act, for live entertainment tours and associated rehearsals conducted within the state. The tax credit shall be equal to 30% of such expenses, provided that no taxpayer shall receive a tax credit in excess of $1 million if such taxpayer's expenses are less than $4 million; and further provided that no taxpayer shall receive a tax credit in excess of $2 million if such taxpayer's expenses are more than $4 million but less than $8 million; and further provided that no taxpayer shall receive a tax credit in excess of $3 million if such taxpayer's expenses are at least $8 million.
Tax credits issued under this act shall not be refundable, but may be carried forward to the taxpayer's five subsequent tax years. Unredeemed tax credits shall expire after the fifth tax year following the initial date of issuance, regardless of whether unredeemed tax credits are transferred or sold pursuant to the act.
Tax credits may be transferred or sold, provided that the tax credit is transferred or sold to another Missouri taxpayer. A taxpayer shall submit information to the Department of Economic Development and the Department of Revenue relating to the identity of a transferee and the amount of tax credits being transferred or sold, as described in the act. A transferee shall not subsequently transfer or sell any tax credit acquired from a transferor, and tax credits shall not be transferred or sold for less than 60% of the value of such tax credits.
The aggregate amount of tax credits that may be authorized under the act in a given fiscal year shall not exceed $8 million. If applications for tax credits exceed such amount, the Department of Economic Development may, at its discretion, authorize additional tax credits not to exceed $2 million, provided that the maximum amount of tax credits that may be authorized during the subsequent fiscal year shall be reduced by such amount.
This act shall sunset on December 31, 2030, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. Notwithstanding the sunset provision, this act shall expire ninety days after the Department determines that all other political subdivisions having a tax credit substantially similar to this act let such tax credits lapse or expire.
This provision shall become effective January 1, 2024.
This provision is identical to a SB 170 (2023) and is substantially similar to a provision in SCS/SBs 961 & 733 (2022). JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-07-06 G - Signed by the Governor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB95 - Modifies provisions relating to property taxes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Andrew Koenig (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SS/SB 95 - This act modifies provisions relating to property taxes. PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENTS This act provides that if the overall level of assessment, as defined in the act, for all real property in a subclass is lower than the individual level of assessment, as defined in the act, of an individual parcel of real property in such subclass, then the individual level of assessment for such parcel shall be reduced to the overall level of assessment. Such reduction shall be made upon an appeal by the taxpayer. (Section 137.132) PROTESTED PROPERTY TAXES Current law requires a taxpayer to file a written protest of property taxes with the collector at the same time such taxpayer makes full payment of such taxes. This act repeals such requirement. This act also provides that the interest due to a taxpayer whose protested taxes were distributed to a taxing authority shall be calculated from the date that the protested taxes were distributed to the taxing authority through the date of the refund. Any taxpayer determined by a circuit court or the State Tax Commission to be entitled to a refund of property taxes shall receive such refund from the collector within fifteen days of the final determination of the refund amount by the circuit court or State Tax Commission. If such refund is not issued within fifteen days, the taxpayer shall be entitled to interest on the refund as calculated under current law. (Section 139.031) This act is identical to SB 1108 (2022). JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-04 S - Placed on Informal Calendar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB96 - Modifies provisions relating to votes in political subdivisions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | CCS/HS/HCS/SS#2/SCS/SB 96 - This act makes various modifications to provisions of law relating to voting procedures.
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS Current law requires the governing body of a municipality to adopt an ordinance to establish a proposed community improvement district. This act requires such ordinance to be approved by a two-thirds majority vote if the proposed district utilizes a sales tax as a proposed funding mechanism. (Sections 67.1421)
The act also requires all decisions made by such board to be by majority vote. Furthermore, all property owned by a non-profit shall be exempt from any property tax or special assessment levied by such a district. (Section 67.1521)
CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINES - LOCAL OFFICES Under current law, the period for filing a declaration of candidacy in certain political subdivisions and special districts is from 8:00 a.m. on the 17th Tuesday prior to the election until 5:00 p.m. on the 14th Tuesday prior to the election. This act changes that period to 8:00 a.m. on the 16th Tuesday prior to the election until 5:00 p.m. on the 13th Tuesday prior to the election, unless the 13th Tuesday prior to an election falls on a state or federal holiday, then the closing of filing shall be at 5:00 p.m. on the next day that is not a state or federal holiday. (Section 115.127)
This provision is identical to a provision in SCS/SB 346 (2023).
PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION INFORMATION Pursuant to current law, upon request by a candidate, duly authorized representative of a campaign committee, or a political party committee, the Secretary of State is required to furnish, for a fee, media in electronic or written form, that shows the names, addresses, and voter identification numbers of voters within the jurisdiction who applied for an absentee ballot for any specific election. This act requires the voter's political party affiliation to be included in such information.
ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS The act prohibits list of absentee ballot applications from being posted or displayed in any area open to the general public. Such lists shall furthermore not be considered a public record pursuant to the Sunshine Law. (Section 115.284)
This provision is similar to a provision in SCS/SB 346 (2023).
ELECTION OFFENSES The act creates the following new class one election offenses, which are considered misdemeanors connected with the right of suffrage and are punishable by imprisonment of not more than 1 year, by fine of not more than $2,000, or both: · Threatening to harm or engaging in conduct reasonably calculated to harass or alarm, including stalking, an election judge, challenger, watcher, or employee or volunteer of an election authority, or a member of such person's family; · Attempting to induce, influence, deceive, or pressure an election official or member of an election official's family to violate any Missouri election law; · Disseminating, through any means, including by posting on the internet, the home address, home telephone number, mobile telephone number, personal email address, social security number, federal tax identification number, checking account number, savings account number, credit card number, marital status, or identity of a child under eighteen years of age, of an election judge, challenger, watcher, or employee or volunteer of an election authority, or a member of such person's family. (Section 115.635)
PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY ELECTION This act establishes a presidential preference primary election to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March of each year in which a presidential election is held. Voters are only entitled to vote in the presidential preference primary election of the political party with which the voter is affiliated, as evidenced by the voter's voter registration. A voter may change or declare his or her political party affiliation at any time prior to voting, including on the day of the election at the polling place. (Sections 115.168 and 115.755 through 115.785)
This provision is substantially similar to SB 602 (2023) and HB 267 (2023).
TAXATION BALLOT MEASURES This act requires any ballot measure seeking to add, change, or modify a tax on real property to express the effect of the proposed change within the ballot language in terms of the change in dollars owed per $100,000 of a property's market valuation. (Section 137.067)
This provision is identical to a provision in HCS/SS#3/SCS/SB 131 (2023).
This act requires that if the voters in a political subdivision approve an increase to the tax rate ceiling prior to the expiration of a previously approved temporary levy increase, the new tax rate ceiling shall remain in effect only until such time as the temporary levy increase expires under the terms originally approved by a vote of the people, at which time the tax rate ceiling shall be decreased by the amount of the temporary levy increase.
If, prior to the expiration of a temporary levy increase, voters are asked to approve an additional permanent levy increase, voters shall be submitted ballot language that clearly indicates that if the permanent levy increase is approved, the temporary levy shall be made permanent. (Section 137.073)
SCHOOL BOARD VACANCIES Under current law, certain vacancies that occurs on the school board for an urban school district shall be filled by special election. Under this act, the urban district school board shall fill any such vacancy by appointment until the next school board election when a successor shall be elected for the remainder of the term. (Sections 162.471, 162.492)
These provisions are identical to a provision in the perfected SS/SCS/SBs 411 & 230 (2023).
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS Current law requires a transportation development district (TDD) to submit a proposed project to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, or to the local transportation authority, as applicable, for approval prior to the construction or funding of any project. This act requires the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, or the local transportation authority, as applicable, to approve such projects with a two-thirds majority vote if the proposed project utilizes a sales tax as a proposed funding mechanism. (Section 238.225)
The act also requires all decisions made by such board to be by majority vote. Furthermore, all property owned by a non-profit shall be exempt from any property tax or special assessment levied by such a district. (Section 238.230) SCOTT SVAGERA |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-11 S - Senate requests the House take up and pass bill | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB99 - Modifies provisions relating to childhood immunizations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Bill Eigel (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SB 99 - This act excludes COVID-19 immunizations from the list of childhood immunizations required for children attending day care, preschool, public, private, parochial, or parish schools. This act is similar to provisions of SB 646 (2022). SARAH HASKINS |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-28 S - Hearing Conducted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB104 - Reduces the assessment percentage of personal property | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Mike Cierpiot (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SB 104 - Current law requires personal property to be assessed at 33.3% of its true value in money. Beginning with the 2024 calendar year, this act reduces such percentage by one percent a year through the 2035 calendar year. Beginning with the 2036 calendar year, personal property shall be assessed at 20% of its true value in money. JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-01 S - Voted Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB105 - Reduces the assessment percentage of real property | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Mike Cierpiot (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SS/SB 105 - Current law requires residential real property to be assessed at 19% of its true value in money. Beginning with the 2024 calendar year, this act reduces such percentage by 0.5% per year through the 2030 calendar year. Beginning with the 2031 calendar year, residential real property shall be assessed at 15% of its true value in money. JOSH NORBERG
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Last Action: | 2023-02-22 S - Placed on Informal Calendar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB106 - Modifies provisions relating to public health | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HCS/SS/SCS/SB 106 - This act modifies several provisions relating to public health, including: (1) special education records; (2) patient examinations; (3) breast examinations; (4) MO HealthNet for pregnant and postpartum women; (5) mental health coordinators; (6) behavioral health services for certain accused persons; and (7) lead poisoning.
SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS (Section 167.027) Under this act, a student's special education record shall be deemed a permanent record and shall be maintained as a part of a child's cumulative scholastic record. No school district or pubic school shall destroy a child's student special education record.
This provision is identical to HB 1289 (2023).
PATIENT EXAMINATIONS (Section 191.240) Under this act, no health care provider, or any student or trainee under the supervision of a health care provider, shall perform a patient examination, defined as a prostate, anal, or pelvic examination, upon an anesthetized or unconscious patient in a health care facility, unless: (1) the patient or person authorized to make health care decisions for the patient gives specific informed consent for nonmedical purposes, (2) the patient examination is necessary for diagnostic or treatment purposes, (3) the collection of evidence through a forensic examination for a suspected sexual assault is necessary because the evidence will be lost or the patient is unable to give informed consent due to a medical condition, or (4) emergency implied consent, as described in the act, is present. A health care provider shall notify a patient of any such examination performed.
A health care provider who violates the provisions of this act, or who supervises a student or trainee who violates the provisions of this act, shall be subject to disciplinary action by the provider's licensing board.
This provision is substantially similar to SCS/HB 283 (2023), HCS/HB 1742 (2022), and SB 746 (2022).
BREAST EXAMINATIONS (Sections 192.775, 376.782, and 376.1183) This act prohibits certain mammography facilities from requiring a referral from a primary care provider for a screening mammogram that is consistent with the recommendations in the most recent guidelines established by the U. S. Preventive Services Task Force.
This act prohibits cost-sharing requirements under coverage for certain low-dose mammography screenings if a separate provision of law prohibits cost-sharing requirements with respect to such coverage. The act also prohibits health carriers from requiring a referral from a primary care provider to obtain a low-dose mammography screening required by law to be covered.
This act prohibits cost-sharing requirements under coverage provided for diagnostic breast examinations, supplemental breast examinations, or low-dose mammography screenings. If these provisions would result in health savings account (HSA) ineligibility, these provisions shall apply to HSA-qualified high-deductible health plans only after the deductible has been met.
These provisions are identical to HCS/HBs 575 & 910 (2023) and similar to provisions in SB 461 (2023), SB 1166 (2022), and HB 2427 (2021).
MO HEALTHNET FOR PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM WOMEN (Sections 208.151, 208.662) Currently, low-income pregnant and postpartum women receiving benefits through MO HealthNet for Pregnant Women or Show-Me Healthy Babies are eligible for pregnancy-related coverage throughout the pregnancy and for 60 days following the end of the pregnancy. Under this act, MO HealthNet coverage for these low-income women will include full Medicaid benefits for the duration of the pregnancy and for one year following the end of the pregnancy. This coverage shall begin on the effective date of the act and shall continue during any period of time the federal authorization for such coverage is in effect.
These provisions have an emergency clause.
These provisions are substantially similar to HCS/SCS/SBs 45 & 90 (2023), SCS/SBs 698 & 639 (2022) and provisions in HCS/SS#2/SB 823 (2022) and SCS/HCS/HB 2012 (2022).
MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATORS (Sections 441.740, 552.050, 630.045, 630.140, 630.175, 630.120, 631.135, 631.140, 631.150, 631.165, 632.005, 632.150, 632.155, 632.300, 632.305, 632.310, 632.315, 632.320, 632.325, 632.330, 632.335, 632.340, 632.345, 632.350, 632.355, 632.370, 632.375, 632.385, 632.390, 632.392, 632.395, 632.400, 632.410, 632.415, 632.420, 632.430, 632.440, 632.455, and 633.125) This act repeals references to mental health coordinators throughout statutes regulating civil commitments. Additionally, this act changes the time frame for a designated staff member at a mental health facility to meet with an individual civilly detained at such facility from within 4 days of arrival at the facility to within 48 hours of arrival at the facility.
These provisions are identical to HB 1094 (2023) and SCS/SB 538 (2023).
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CERTAIN ACCUSED PERSONS (Section 552.020) Currently, a judge may order a pretrial examination of an accused person whom the judge has reasonable cause to believe lacks mental fitness to proceed. The psychiatrist, psychologist, or physician performing the examination shall submit a report with findings, opinions, and recommendations on treatment in suitable hospitals. This act requires the examination report to contain opinions as to the accused's mental fitness to proceed in the reasonably foreseeable future and recommendations as to whether the accused, if found to lack mental fitness to proceed, should be committed to a suitable hospital for treatment or if the treatment can be provided in a county jail or other detention facility approved by the Director of the Department of Mental Health. Additionally, the report shall contain a recommendation as to whether the accused, if found to lack mental fitness to proceed and if not charged with a dangerous felony, murder in the first degree, or rape in the second degree, should be committed to a suitable hospital facility or may be appropriately treated in the community, and whether the accused can comply with bond conditions and treatment conditions.
This provision is substantially similar to SCS/SB 387 (2023).
LEAD POISONING (Sections 701.336, 701.340, 701.342, 701.344, and 701.348) Currently, the Department of Health and Senior Services, in collaboration with the Department of Social Services and other health care organizations, shall develop an educational strategy to increase the number of children who are tested for lead poisoning under the Medicaid program. This act repeals a provision describing the goals and timelines of the educational strategy.
Under this act, every medical provider serving children shall annually provide education to all parents and guardians of children under 4 years of age regarding lead hazards and provide the option to test every child under 4 years of age with the consent of the parent or guardian. This act repeals the requirement that parents or guardians provide a written statement refusing lead testing.
This act repeals provisions requiring all children less than 6 years of age who reside or spend more than 10 hours a week in a high risk area to be annually tested for lead poisoning. Instead, every child under 6 years of age shall be annually assessed for lead poisoning risk and may be tested with the consent of the child's parent or guardian.
Finally, every child care facility located in a geographic area of high risk for lead poisoning shall, within 30 days of enrollment of a child age 12 months of age or older and under 5 years of age, require the child's parents or guardians to provide evidence of lead poisoning testing or a statement of refusal of such testing.
These provisions are identical to the perfected HCS/HB 906 (2023) and SCS/SB 507 (2023). SARAH HASKINS
HA#1, AS AMENDED: CREATES RARE KIDNEY DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH; MODIFIES PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE CHILD ADVOCATE; MODIFIES THE OUTSIDE THE HOSPITAL DO-NOT-RESUSCITATE ACT; MODIFIES SECTION 192.775 RELATING TO MAMMOGRAPHY FACILITIES; ADDS LANGUAGE RELATING TO PHARMACY OPIOID SETTLEMENTS; ADDS PROVISIONS RELATING TO RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITALS; ADDS PROVISIONS RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN CHILDREN'S INFORMATION; MODIFIES SECTION 376.782 RELATING TO BREAST EXAMINATIONS
HA#1 TO HA#1: CREATES A TRANSITIONAL BENEFIT FOR TANF, SNAP, AND CHILD CARE; REQUIRES A ONE-PAGE FORM FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE BENEFIT APPLICANTS
HA#2 TO HA#1: ADDS PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM, GRANT-FUNDED MEDICAL RESIDENCIES, AND NURSE EDUCATION INCENTIVE PROGRAMS; EXPANDS THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE
HA#3 TO HA#1: ADDS PROVISION RELATING TO DOCUMENTATION FOR CIVIL COMMITMENTS
HA#4 TO HA#1: ADDS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR MISSOURI AS A MODEL EMPLOYER INITIATIVE; MODIFIES TICKET TO WORK HEALTH ASSURANCE PROGRAM; MODIFIES THE MO HEALTHNET POSTPARTUM EXTENSION PROVISIONS AND ADDS MO HEALTHNET ELIGIBILITY REDETERMINATIONS AND OUT OF STATE PAYMENTS; CREATES THE MISSOURI EMPLOYMENT FIRST ACT
HA#5 TO HA#1: ADDS PHYSICAL THERAPISTS SCOPE OF PRACTICE PROVISIONS
HA#6 TO HA#1: ADDS PROVISIONS RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL ASSISTANCE
HA#7 TO HA#1: MODIFIES HA#1
HA#8 TO HA#1: MODIFIES INTERSECTIONAL REFERENCES |
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Last Action: | 2023-07-06 G - Signed by the Governor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB107 - Provides a student loan forgiveness program for students who become teachers in high needs public or charter schools | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SB 107 - Current law contains a program entitled the "Advantage Missouri Program" which provides loans to, and establishes a loan forgiveness program for, students in approved educational programs who become employed in occupational areas of high demand in Missouri. This act modifies this program by applying it specifically to students who become teachers in high needs public or charter schools. Under the program, an eligible student may participate for up to either eight undergraduate semesters or four graduate semesters, but not both, whether consecutive semesters or not. The eligible student may additionally be awarded a loan of up to $3,500 per undergraduate academic semester or $3,000 per graduate academic semester by the board, not to exceed an annual maximum of $7,000 for undergraduate students, and $6,000 for graduate students toward an initial teacher certification. The act reauthorizes until January 1, 2030, a tax credit for contributions made by taxpayers to the renamed "Advantage Missouri Teachers Trust Fund" which is used to provide loans under this act. OLIVIA SHANNON |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-17 S - Removed from Senate Hearing Agenda - Senate-Education and Workforce Development - 4/18/23 - 8:00 am - Senate Lounge | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB117 - Modifies provisions relating to statutes of limitations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SS/SB 117 - This act modifies provisions relating to statutes of limitations. Current law provides that actions against hospitals and other entities providing health care services for damages for malpractice, negligence, error, or mistake related to health care are to be brought within two years from the date of occurrence of the act of neglect complained of, except that a minor less than eighteen years of age shall have until his or her twentieth birthday. This act provides that actions for damages against hospitals and other entities for malpractice, negligence, error, or mistake related to the provision of gender transition services to minors are to be brought within ten years. Currently, actions for personal injury shall be brought within five years from the time the injury occurred. This act states that actions for personal injury are to be brought within two years from the time the injury occurred. Additionally, current actions against an insurer relating to uninsured motorist coverage or underinsured motorist coverage, including any action to enforce such coverage, are to be brought within ten years. This act modifies the statute of limitations for such actions to be brought within two years. Currently, all assault and battery actions are to be brought within two years. This act provides that actions for assault, battery, or personal injury based on certain sexual offenses shall be brought within five years. These provisions are similar to HB 272 (2023), SS/SCS/SB 631 (2022), SB 1243 (2022), HB 2206 (2022), provisions in SS/SB 3 (2021), in HCS/SCS/SB 119 (2021), HB 855 (2021), in HCS/HB 922 (2021), SB 633 (2020), SB 96 (2019), and SB 934 (2018). KATIE O'BRIEN |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-01 S - Placed on Informal Calendar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB122 - Authorizes excusal from attendance at an elementary and secondary school if the child is unable to attend due to mental or behavioral health concerns | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SB 122 - This act provides that a child may be excused from attendance at school if the child is unable to attend school due to mental or behavioral health concerns, provided that the school receives documentation from a mental health professional. OLIVIA SHANNON |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-10 H - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB131 - Modifies provisions relating to taxation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SS#3/SCS/SB 131 - This act establishes provisions relating to firearms tax relief. FIREARMS EXCISE TAX INCOME TAX CREDIT For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, this act authorizes a tax credit for taxpayers making sales of firearms or ammunition. The tax credit shall be equal to the amount of the federal firearms and ammunition excise tax imposed on the sale of such firearms and ammunition sold by the taxpayer during the tax year. Tax credits authorized by the act shall not be refundable, and shall not be transferred, sold, or assigned. A taxpayer shall not be able to claim a tax credit pursuant to the act if the taxpayer also retained sales taxes pursuant to the act for the same federal firearms excise tax paid. This act shall sunset on December 31, 2029, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. (Section 135.098) FIREARMS EXCISE TAX SALES TAXES Beginning August 28, 2023, this act provides that all sales of firearms and ammunition sold in this state shall be exempt from state and local sales taxes. Beginning August 28, 2023, from every remittance of sales tax to the Director of Revenue made by a person selling firearms or ammunition, the person shall be entitled to deduct and retain an amount equal to the amount of the federal firearms and ammunition excise tax paid by such person on the sale of ammunition and firearms sold by such person. This provision is substantially similar to SB 1102 (2022) and SB 567 (2021). (Section 144.064) HUNTING AND FISHING PERMITS This act provides that any person who has paid an amount of sales tax during a calendar year that is equal or greater than the cost of a hunting or fishing permit shall be eligible to receive a hunting or fishing permit for such year free of charge. A person applying for a hunting or fishing permit pursuant to the act shall submit proof of having paid sufficient amount of sales tax to qualify for a free permit pursuant to the act. The Conservation Commission shall publish information on its website indicating the required amount of sales tax paid in order to qualify for a free hunting or fishing permit. (Section 252.355) JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-03 H - Voted Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB133 - Modifies provisions relating to taxation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | HCS/SS/SCS/SB 133 - This act modifies provisions relating to taxation.
SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX CREDIT Current law authorizes an income tax credit for certain senior citizens and disabled veterans in amount equal to a portion of such taxpayer's property tax liabilities, with the amount of the credit dependent on the taxpayer's income and property tax liability. This act modifies the definition of "income" to increase the amount deducted from Missouri adjusted gross income from $2,000 to $2,800, or, for claimants who owned and occupied the residence for the entire year, such amount is increased from $4,000 to $5,800. (Section 135.010
The maximum allowable credit under current law is limited to $750 in rent constituting property taxes actually paid or $1,100 in actual property tax paid. This act increases such amounts to $1,055 and $1,550, respectively, and annually adjusts such maximum amounts for inflation. (Section 135.025)
Additionally, current law limits the tax credit to qualifying taxpayers with an income of $27,500 or less, or $30,000 in the case of a homestead owned and occupied by a claimant for the entire year. This act increases such maximum income to $38,200, or $42,200 in the case of a homestead owned and occupied by a claimant for the entire year, and annually adjusts both amounts for inflation. (Section 135.030)
These provisions are substantially similar to provisions in SS/SCS/SB 15 (2023).
ASSESSMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES Current law requires assessors to use the trade-in value published in the October issue of the National Automobile Dealers' Association Official Used Car Guide to determine the true value of motor vehicles for the purposes of property tax assessments. For the 2023 tax year, this act requires the State Tax Commission to require an assessor to use such publication or the Kelley Blue Book, Edmunds, or another similar publication, and allows the assessor to use the current or any of the three immediately previous years' October issue of such publication.
For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, this act requires assessors to use the manufacturer's suggested retail price as depreciated using a ten year depreciation table provided in the act. When the manufacturer's suggested retail price data is not available from an approved source or the assessor deems it not appropriate for a vehicle, the assessor may obtain a manufacturer's suggested retail price from a source that he or she deems reliable and shall apply the depreciation schedule provided by the act.
This provision contains an emergency clause.
This provision is substantially similar to SB 493 (2023) and HCS#2/HB 713 (2023), and is similar to SS/SCS/SB 8 (2023).
MOTOR FUEL TAX REFUNDS Current law authorizes refunds for purchases of motor fuel used for tax-exempt purposes. Beginning October 1, 2023, this act authorizes a taxpayer to submit appropriate documentation to an entity exempt from taxation for federal purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal tax code and authorizes such entity to claim the taxpayer's refund. Additionally, the taxpayer may deduct the amount of such refund from the taxpayer's Missouri adjusted gross income.
Current law requires motor fuel tax refunds that are issued for motor fuel tax charged in excess of $0.17/gallon to be issued on a fiscal year basis. This act provides that, beginning with the 2024 fiscal year, such refunds shall be issued on a tax year basis. The act allows a taxpayer to claim such refund based on itemized receipts retained by the taxpayer, with the amount of such refund equal to the amount of motor fuel tax paid by the taxpayer during the tax year. Alternatively, the taxpayer may claim a standard refund in an amount equal to $30 for the 2023 tax year, and increasing to $75 for all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, as described in the act. Such refund shall be submitted on a form with the taxpayer's income tax return and shall have such refund applied to the taxpayer's income tax liability.
Current law provides that the exemption and refund of motor fuel tax charged in excess of $0.17/gallon shall only be available for motor vehicles with a gross weight of 26,000 pounds or less. This act authorizes such exemption and refund for motor vehicles that exceed such weight if the motor vehicle is owned by a corporation licensed in Missouri with its primary headquarters in this state, or owned by a sole proprietor whose home office is located in this state.
This act requires the Department of Revenue to develop a mobile application that allows motor fuel tax refund claims to be submitted on a person's phone at the time of motor fuel purchase in lieu of the procedures authorized by the act. (Sections 142.815 to 142.824)
These provisions are identical to HB 519 (2023).
INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RATE Current law provides that the top rate of income tax is 4.95%, with additional potential reductions conditional on meeting certain revenue triggers, for an eventual top rate of 4.5%. Beginning with the 2024 calendar year, this act reduces the top rate of tax to 4.5% and maintains the additional potential reductions in current law, for an eventual top rate of 4.05%. (Section 143.011)
This provision is identical to a provision in HCS/SS#2/SCS/SB 96 (2023) and HCS/HBs 816 & 660 (2023).
CORPORATE INCOME TAXES Current law authorizes an income tax deduction for a percentage of a taxpayer's business deduction from certain combined sources. This act adds the total combined profit as reported on an IRS Schedule F form and Form 4835. (Section 143.022)
This provision is identical to a provision in HS/HCS/HB 356 (2023).
Current law levies a tax on the Missouri taxable income of corporations at a rate of 4.0%. For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, this act reduces such rate to 2.0%. Additionally, beginning in the 2026 calendar year, the corporate income tax rate shall be reduced to 1.0% if in any fiscal year after the 2024 fiscal year the amount of net corporate income tax revenue collected exceeds the amount collected during the 2024 fiscal year by at least $50 million. Finally, beginning in the calendar year following the calendar year in which the rate of tax is reduced to 1.0%, the corporate income tax rate may be reduced to 0% if during any fiscal year the amount of net general revenue collected during the immediately preceding fiscal year exceeds the amount of net general revenue collected during the fiscal year in which the rate of tax was reduced to 1.0% by at least $250 million.
For all tax years beginning after the fiscal year in which the corporate income tax is eliminated, no corporate income tax credits shall be claimed in any tax years in which there is no tax imposed on the Missouri taxable income of corporations. (Section 143.071)
This provision is identical to a provision in HCS/SS#2/SCS/SB 96 (2023) and HCS/HBs 816 & 660 (2023).
ESOP INCOME TAX DEDUCTION Current law authorizes an income tax deduction equal to 50% of the net capital gain from selling employer securities to a qualified Missouri employee stock ownership plan, with such deduction scheduled to sunset on December 31, 2022. This act repeals the sunset provision. (Section 143.114)
This provision is identical to a provision in SB 247 (2023) and HS/HCS/HB 356 (2023), and is similar to a provision in HCS/SS/SB 807 (2022) and HCS/SS/SCS/SB 931 (2022).
RETIREMENT BENEFITS DEDUCTION Current law authorizes a taxpayer to deduct a maximum of the first $6,000 of any retirement allowance received from any privately funded sources if the taxpayer's Missouri adjusted gross income is less than $16,000 if filing married separately, $25,000 if filing single, or $32,000 if filing married combined. For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, this act increases such deduction to $12,000 and increases the income thresholds to $32,000, $50,000, and $64,000 respectively. (Section 143.124)
Current law allows taxpayers with certain filing status and adjusted gross income below certain thresholds to deduct 100% of Social Security retirement and disability benefits from the taxpayer's Missouri adjusted gross income, with a reduced deduction as the taxpayer's adjusted gross income increases. For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, this act allows the maximum deduction to all taxpayers regardless of filing status or adjusted gross income and allows the deduction to be taken for Social Security retirement, disability, survivors, and supplemental benefits. (Section 143.125)
This provision is identical to a provision in HCS/HBs 816 & 660 (2023) and HCS/SS#2/SCS/SB 96 (2023), and is substantially similar to a provision in SB 241 (2023), SB 247 (2023), SB 448 (2023), SB 585 (2023), SB 871 (2022), HB 2853 (2022), SB 157 (2021), SB 847 (2020), and HB 1725 (2020).
UNBORN CHILD DEDUCTION Current law authorizes a taxpayer to claim a $1,200 exemption for each dependent for whom such taxpayer is entitled to a dependency exemption for federal tax purposes, provided such federal exemption is not equal to $0. This act authorizes a taxpayer to claim a $2,400 exemption during the tax year in which a taxpayer gives birth to a child for which the taxpayer is entitled to a dependency exemption for federal tax purposes, regardless of whether the federal exemption is equal to $0. (Section 143.161)
This act is substantially similar to SB 12 (2022 First Extraordinary Session).
DOGS Current law provides that a dog shall not be permitted in the state unless the owner has paid a dog tax. This act repeals such provision. (Section 273.050)
This provision is identical to a provision in HS/HCS/HB 356 (2023). JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-12 H - House requests Senate concurrence | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB134 - Prohibits the discussion of gender identity or sexual orientation by school personnel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SCS/SB 134 - This act establishes the "Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act", which prohibits any school official at a public or charter school from encouraging a student under the age of eighteen years old to adopt a gender identity or sexual orientation. This prohibition shall not apply to certain course components of a school's curriculum. The act additionally creates provisions to prohibit a school official from withholding information regarding a student's gender identity from the student's parent. A school official shall inform a student's parent within twenty-four hours if the student expresses confusion about their gender identity or requests to use personal pronouns that differ from their sex as registered by their parent during enrollment. A school official shall obtain parental consent before encouraging a student to wear certain items of clothing and before allowing a student to use a name other than the name provided by the parent when registering the student for school. Finally, a school official shall not encourage a student to pursue gender reassignment therapy or surgical procedures. A teacher who violates these provisions shall face charges of incompetence, immorality, and neglect of duty under the laws governing the discipline of holders of certificate of license to teach. A parent of a minor child may bring a civil action against a school district or public school that violates the provisions of the act, and the attorney general may bring a civil action against any school district or public school that violates the provisions of the act. OLIVIA SHANNON
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Last Action: | 2023-02-14 S - Voted Do Pass as substituted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB135 - Phases out the corporate income tax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SB 135 - This act phases out the corporate income tax over a period of years beginning with the 2024 tax year. Each annual reduction in the tax rate shall be by 0.8%, and beginning with the 2028 tax year there shall be no income tax on corporate income. This act is similar to SB 9 (2022 First Extraordinary Session), SB 701 (2022), SB 393 (2021), and HB 2239 (2020), and to a provision in SB 18 (2022 First Extraordinary Session). JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-06 S - Superseded by SB 93 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB136 - Modifies provisions relating to workforce development in elementary and secondary education | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SB 136 - Under this act, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shall establish a process by which each student prior to 9th grade shall develop an individual career and academic plan, with help from the student's parent or guardian and the school's counselors. Before a student finishes 12th grade, the student shall declare the student's postsecondary plans as part of the student's individual career and academic plan. Such declaration shall include items set forth in the act. Beginning July 1, 2024, each school district shall establish a process in which a student completes and submits the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. A student is exempt from this requirement under certain circumstances listed in the act. This act is similar to SCS/SB 703 (2022), HB 2171 (2022), HB 2692 (2022, and SB 265 (2021). OLIVIA SHANNON
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Last Action: | 2023-03-28 S - Placed on Informal Calendar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB137 - Requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop a patriotic and civics training program for teachers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SB 137 - This act requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop a patriotic and civics training program for teachers based upon the Constitution of the United States, American history, and American institutions. The Department may identify and collaborate with local, state, and national civics education organizations and projects in developing and providing the training program. Each teacher that completes the program shall receive a one-time bonus of $3,000. This act is substantially similar to SB 1175 (2022) and HB 2902 (2022). OLIVIA SHANNON |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-07 S - Voted Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB143 - Establishes a tax credit for grocery stores in a food desert | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SS/SB 143 - This act modifies provisions relating to improving access to products essential for healthy living. FOOD PANTRY TAX CREDIT Current law authorizes tax credits for donations made to local food pantries, local soup kitchens, and local homeless shelters, with such tax credits limited to annual authorizations of $1.75 million. This act increases the maximum amount of annual authorizations to $2.75 million. Additionally, such tax credits are scheduled to sunset on December 31, 2026. This act extends the sunset date to December 31, 2027. This provision is identical to SB 488 (2023) and HB 653 (2023). URBAN FARMS TAX CREDIT Current law authorizes a tax credit for fifty percent of eligible expenses incurred for establishing or improving an urban farm. This act expands such tax credit to include expenses incurred for establishing or improving a small-scale specialty crop farm in a food desert, as such terms are defined in the act. This act also modifies the definition of "urban farm" to provide that urban farms shall not exceed five acres in size. Additionally, the maximum amount of such tax credits that may be authorized in a calendar year is increased from $200,000 to $3 million. (Section 135.1610) This provision is substantially similar to a provision in SB 636 (2023). GROCERY STORE TAX CREDIT For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, this act authorizes a tax credit for expenses incurred in the establishment of a full-service grocery store located in a food desert, as such terms are defined in the act. The tax credit shall be equal to fifty percent of eligible expenses that are in excess of initial expenses, which shall be at least $1 million in eligible expenses if the full-service grocery store is located in a charter county, a first class county, or in St. Louis City, or at least $500,000 if located in any other county. A taxpayer shall apply to the Department of Economic Development and shall indicate the amount of eligible expenses, the date of the commencement of construction and operations, and any other information required by the Department. The tax credit authorized by this act shall not exceed $2.5 million per tax year and shall not be refundable, but may be carried forward for three subsequent tax years. The total amount of tax credits authorized under this act shall not exceed $22 million per calendar year, and shall be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. The Department shall recoup from a taxpayer any amount of tax credits issued if the taxpayer fails to complete construction of the full-service grocery store within five years of commencement of the project or if the taxpayer fails to operate the full-service grocery store for at least ten consecutive years. A taxpayer shall annually submit a report to the Department indicating compliance with the act. This act shall expire on December 31, 2029, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. (Section 135.1620) This provision is substantially similar to SCS/SB 790 (2022), HB 2871 (2022), HB 596 (2021), HB 1412 (2021), and HB 1495 (2020), and to a provision contained in SCS/SB 188 (2021). SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS This act authorizes a sales tax exemption for the purchase of diapers, as defined in the act. This provision is identical to SB 1124 (2022) and HB 2384 (2022), and to a provision in SS/SCS/SBs 73 & 162 (2023) and SS#2/SCS/SB 649 (2022), and is substantially similar to HCS/HBs 1679, 2859, & 2272 (2022). This act also provides a sales tax exemption for all purchases of feminine hygiene products, defined as tampons, pads, liners, and cups. This provision is identical to SB 897 (2022) and to a provision in SS/SCS/SBs 73 & 162 (2023), is substantially similar to HCS/HBs 1679 (2022), 2859, & 2272 (2022), and is similar to SB 800 (2020), HCS/HBs 1306 & 2065 (2020), SB 443 (2019), and HB 747 (2019), and to a provision contained in HCS/SS/SCS/SB 570 (2020). Current law provides a sales tax exemption for certain durable medical equipment as defined on January 1, 1980, by the federal Medicare program. This act removes the reference to January 1, 1980. Additionally, current law provides a sales tax exemption for the sales or rental of manual and powered wheelchairs, including parts. This act applies the exemption to accessories for such wheelchairs. (Section 144.030) This provision is similar to SB 943 (2022), HB 1864 (2022), and SB 483 (2021), and to a provision in SS/SCS/SB 649 (2022), SB 743 (2022), CCS/HCS/SB 226 (2021). SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES OUTREACH PROGRAM This act creates within the Department of Agriculture the "Socially Disadvantaged Communities Outreach Program" to connect historically unserved and underserved communities with access to healthy fresh food and knowledge and skills related to food production. The program shall accomplish certain tasks as described in the act. The Department shall submit an annual report to the General Assembly detailing the number of residents who received training pursuant to the act. (Section 261.021) This provision is identical to a provision in SB 636 (2023). JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-05-03 H - Voted Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB151 - Authorizes a property tax exemption for certain property used for childcare | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SB 151 - This act exempts from property tax all real and personal property used primarily for the care of a child outside of his or her home. This act shall only become effective upon the passage and approval by the voters of a constitutional amendment permitting a property tax exemption for real and personal property used primarily for the care of a child outside of his or her home. JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-28 S - Placed on Informal Calendar | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB158 - Creates provisions regarding parental rights and transparency in public schools | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SB 158 - This act establishes "The Parents' Bill of Rights for Student Well-Being" which lists rights for parents relating to education, health care, and mental health. The act prohibits public schools and school districts from infringing on the rights of a parent to direct the upbringing, education, health care, or mental health of such parent's minor child without first demonstrating that the infringement is narrowly tailored to achieve a compelling state interest and such interest cannot be otherwise served by a less restrictive means. The act lists out a number of specific related rights. The act requires school districts to adopt a policy to promote parental involvement, including procedures to object to instructional materials and for parental withdrawal from health education courses relating to human sexuality and sexually transmitted diseases. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shall develop forms for school districts to use that allow a parent to object to, and opt out of, instructional materials. School districts may provide any information to which a parent is entitled to access by publishing such information electronically in a reasonably accessible format. Further, the act establishes a formal request process with specific time periods for a superintendent to comply with such request, as well as an appeal process to the school board if a request is denied. Nondisclosure agreements shall not be required in order for a parent to review curricula and parents may make copies of curriculum documents. Each school board meeting pertaining to curricula shall be open to the public and allow for public comment. Public schools and school districts are required to notify parents in a timely manner of all reported incidents pertaining to student safety as outlined in the act. No employee of a public school or school district shall coerce or encourage a minor child to withhold information from the child's parent, with exceptions for suspected abuse or neglect. (Section 161.851). The act requires the Department to develop a tool, as described in the act, within the Department's comprehensive data system to give access to every school district's curriculum and professional development materials. The Department shall establish forms for school districts to complete. School districts are required to submit updates to any required information every six months and the Department shall update the tool monthly. (Section 161.852). The Attorney General or any parent of a minor child enrolled in a public school may bring legal action against the school district in which the child is enrolled for violations of this act. If a school district or an employee is found liable, then such district or employee shall be fined $1,000 for each violation. The penalty for a knowing or purposeful violation shall be $10,000 for each violation. The proceeds of the fine shall be divided so that 20% will be awarded to the parent who brought the action and 80% will be awarded to the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Fund. School district employees that disclose violations of the act shall be protected from any retaliation. (Section 161.853). No school or school employee shall compel a teacher or student to discuss public policy issues without consent. No school or school employee shall compel a teacher or student to adopt, affirm, adhere to, or profess ideas in violation of federal civil rights laws including: that individuals of any race, ethnicity, color, or national origin are inherently superior or inferior and that individuals, by virtue of their race, ethnicity, color, or national origin, bear collective guilt and are inherently responsible for actions committed in the past by other members of the same race, ethnicity, color, or national origin. In addition to remedies brought under federal law, any school or school employee found to be in violation of this provision may have a private cause of action brought against them. (Section 170.355). This act contains an emergency clause. This act is identical to HCS/HBs 1995 and 1474 (2022). OLIVIA SHANNON |
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Last Action: | 2023-01-26 S - Referred to Senate Committee on Education and Workforce Development | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB159 - Prohibits educational institutions from mandating COVID-19 vaccines or gene therapy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Nick Schroer (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SB 159 - Beginning with the 2023-24 school or academic year, this act prohibits school districts, public schools, and institutions of higher education, as well as employees of such entities, from requiring any employee or student to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or gene therapy in order to be physically present at any events, premises, or facilities. Additionally, a vaccine may not be required as a condition for employment or for acceptance as a student. Testing for COVID-19 may not be done without written consent of the school employee, student, or, for a minor student, by all parents or guardians. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development are required to investigate and report violations. Any employee who violates the provisions of the act shall be subject to a fine of up to $5,000 and any license held by the employee issued by a department of the state may be suspended or revoked. The act authorizes a civil action against an individual who violates the provisions of this section for any physical, mental or emotional injury. This act is identical to HB 1475 (2022). OLIVIA SHANNON |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-28 S - Hearing Conducted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB161 - Exempts the sale of food from sales tax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SCS/SB 161 - Current law taxes retail sales of food, as defined in current law, at a rate of one percent. This act provides that retail sales of food shall be exempt from state sales taxes. This act is substantially similar to HCS#2/HB 1992 (2022), HB 1817 (2022), and HB 2530 (2022), and to a provision in HB 1779 (2022) and HB 2249 (2022). JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-06 S - Reported Do Pass as substituted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB162 - Reduces the state sales tax rate for diapers and feminine hygiene products | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SB 162 - This act provides that the state sales tax rate on retail sales of diapers and feminine hygiene products, as such terms are defined in the act, shall be imposed at the rate imposed on retail sales of food, which is currently one percent. JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-20 S - Superseded by SB 73 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB164 - Establishes the "Missouri Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SB 164 - This act establishes the "Missouri Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act". Under this act, no physician or other health care provider shall provide gender transition procedures to any minor or refer such minor to another health care provider for such procedures. This prohibition shall not apply to services for minors born with medically verifiable disorders of sex development or treatment of any infection, injury, disease, or disorder caused or exacerbated by gender transition procedures. Any health care provider who willfully and knowingly violates the provisions of this act shall have his or her license, application for license, or authority to practice revoked by her or her respective licensing board. The provision of gender transition procedures to a minor in violation of this act shall be considered grounds for a cause of action against the health care provider, as described in the act. Finally, this act adds coercion of a minor child to undergo surgical or hormonal treatment for gender reassignment to the criminal offense of abuse or neglect of a child. This act is similar to SCS/SB 843 (2022), HB 2649 (2022), 442 (2021), HB 2210 (2020), provisions in SB 848 (2020), SB 842 (2020), HB 1721 (2020), and HB 2051 (2020). SARAH HASKINS |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-14 S - Hearing Conducted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB165 - Creates the "Save Women's Sports Act" and provisions regarding usage of school locker rooms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SB 165 - This act creates the "Save Women's Sports Act". Every interscholastic or intramural athletic team sponsored by certain public or private elementary, secondary and postsecondary schools shall be expressly designated as male, female, or coeducational. No athletic team designated for females shall be open to students of the male sex as assigned at birth. No government entity, accrediting or licensing organization, or athletic association shall entertain a complaint against a school for maintaining separate athletic teams. Any student that is deprived of an athletic opportunity or suffers harm as a result of a violation of this act, or is subject to retaliation or adverse action by a school as a result of reporting a violation, shall have a cause of action for injunctive relief and damages as described in the act. Any school that suffers harm as a result of a violation of this act shall have a private cause of action for injunctive relief and damages as described in the act against the government entity, accrediting or licensing organization, or athletic association. Any action brought under this act shall be initiated within two years after the harm has occurred. (Section 167.169) In every public school setting in which a student may be in a state of undress in the presence of other students, this act requires school personnel to provide separate, distinct areas designated for use by students based on their biological sex to ensure the personal privacy and safety of students. Every public school locker room and shower room which is accessible by multiple students at the same time shall be designated for and used only by students of the same biological sex. A student that asserts that his or her gender is different from his or her biological sex shall be provided with an alternative locker room or shower room as provided in the act. (Section 167.172) OLIVIA SHANNON
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Last Action: | 2023-01-31 S - Hearing Conducted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB166 - Prohibits certain types of regulation of public and private schools by cities and counties | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Jill Carter (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SB 166 - This act provides that no city or county shall dictate or interfere with the curriculum, concepts, topics, or practices taught by any public, private, or home school within the boundaries of the city or county. Further, no city or county shall dictate or interfere with the employment decisions or policies of such schools. OLIVIA SHANNON |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-06 S - Reported Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB170 - Establishes the Entertainment Industry Jobs Act | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SB 170 - This act establishes the "Entertainment Industry Jobs Act". For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, this act authorizes a taxpayer to claim a tax credit for rehearsal expenses and tour expenses, as such terms are defined in the act, for live entertainment tours and associated rehearsals conducted within the state. The tax credit shall be equal to 30% of such expenses, provided that no taxpayer shall receive a tax credit in excess of $1 million if such taxpayer's expenses are less than $4 million; and further provided that no taxpayer shall receive a tax credit in excess of $2 million if such taxpayer's expenses are more than $4 million but less than $8 million; and further provided that no taxpayer shall receive a tax credit in excess of $3 million if such taxpayer's expenses are at least $8 million. Tax credits issued under this act shall not be refundable, but may be carried forward to the taxpayer's five subsequent tax years. Unredeemed tax credits shall expire after the fifth tax year following the initial date of issuance, regardless of whether unredeemed tax credits are transferred or sold pursuant to the act. Tax credits may be transferred or sold, provided that the tax credit is transferred or sold to another Missouri taxpayer. A taxpayer shall submit information to the Department of Economic Development and the Department of Revenue relating to the identity of a transferee and the amount of tax credits being transferred or sold, as described in the act. A transferee shall not subsequently transfer or sell any tax credit acquired from a transferor, and tax credits shall not be transferred or sold for less than 60% of the value of such tax credits. The aggregate amount of tax credits that may be authorized under the act in a given fiscal year shall not exceed $8 million. If applications for tax credits exceed such amount, the Department of Economic Development may, at its discretion, authorize additional tax credits not to exceed $2 million, provided that the maximum amount of tax credits that may be authorized during the subsequent fiscal year shall be reduced by such amount. This act shall sunset on December 31, 2030, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. Notwithstanding the sunset provision, this act shall expire ninety days after all other political subdivisions having a tax credit substantially similar to this act let such tax credits lapse or expire. This act shall become effective July 1, 2024. This act is substantially similar to a provision in SCS/SBs 961 & 733 (2022). JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-01-30 S - Hearing Conducted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB172 - Creates provisions relating to curricula and instruction in public schools | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Denny Hoskins (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SB 172 - Under this act, it shall be the policy of the State Board of Education not to promote or allow divisive concepts, as defined in the act, in public school curricula or instruction. This act is identical to SB 734 (2022), SB 638 (2022), SB 676 (2022), SB 1184 (2022), SB 5 (2021 1st Extraordinary Session), and SB 586 (2021) and similar to SB 694 (2022). JIM ERTLE |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-02 S - Referred to Senate Committee on Education and Workforce Development | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB173 - Modifies a sales tax exemption for the sale of certain medical devices | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SB 173 - Current law provides a sales tax exemption for certain durable medical equipment as defined on January 1, 1980, by the federal Medicare program. This act removes the reference to January 1, 1980. Additionally, current law provides a sales tax exemption for the sales or rental of manual and powered wheelchairs, including parts. This act applies the exemption to accessories for such wheelchairs. This act is similar to SB 943 (2022), HB 1864 (2022), and SB 483 (2021), and to a provision in SS/SCS/SB 649 (2022), SB 743 (2022), CCS/HCS/SB 226 (2021). JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-03-08 S - Voted Do Pass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB174 - Modifies provisions regarding the Missouri Sunshine Law | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SCS/SB 174 -This act modifies provisions regarding the Sunshine Law and access to public records. The act modifies the definitions of "closed record", "public business", "public meeting", and "public record". Also, the definition of "public records" excludes any internal memorandum received or prepared by a public body consisting of certain advisory material unless such record is retained by the public body. This act repeals the requirement that such record was retained by the public body. Bases for closing records and meetings are modified to include certain records relating to nonjudicial mental or physical health proceedings. This act authorizes a public governmental body to close records, meetings, and votes that relate the following that, if disclosed, has the potential to endanger the health or safety of an individual or the general public: (1) Security measures of a public agency responsible for public safety; (2) Information or data provided to a tip line for the purpose of safety or security at an educational institution; and (3) Information contained in any suspicious activity report provided to law enforcement. Currently, a public body may close records relating to operational guidelines, policies, and response plans for use in responding to a critical incident which is or appears to be terrorist in nature. This act repeals the requirement that incident be terrorist in nature. The act further authorizes the closure of existing and proposed security protocols of a public body. A public governmental body is authorized to close records that are related to email addresses and telephone numbers submitted to a public governmental body by individuals or entities for the sole purpose of receiving electronic or other communications. This act authorizes the closure of any portion of a public record that is retained by a public governmental body that could individually identify a constituent of the public body. The act defines the term "constituent" to include any person who is a resident of, pays property taxes within, or owns a business entity within, the boundaries of the public body, but shall not include a lobbyist or lobbyist principal, a statewide elected official, or an elected official of a political subdivision, or an employee of such elected official. The act authorizes the closure of records that would individually identify a person who registered for a recreational or social activity or event sponsored by a public body. Further, any record may be closed that is retained in the office of a member of the General Assembly, or employees of the General Assembly, that contain information regarding proposed legislation or the legislative process. These authorizations to close records shall not apply if the record has been offered in a public meeting of either house of the General Assembly or, for legislative records, to any record addressed to, or from, a lobbyist or lobbyist principal. Currently, requests for records must be acted upon with three business days. This act changes this requirement to four business days. Access to and production of records may be conditioned upon the receipt of payment of fees. If requested records are available on the public body's website or otherwise publicly available, then providing a link to the materials shall satisfy the request as long as the records can be downloaded, duplicated, or printed. Where a single record contains both open and closed records, the public body shall make a redacted version of such record available. Current law authorizes a public body to charge for research time required to fulfill records requests. This act authorizes the public body to also charge for the time needed to redact documents using employees of the body that result in the lowest charge, provided that time needed to separate redacted materials from other responsive records shall not be charged. Currently, payment of copying fees may be requested prior to the making of copies. This act modifies this provision so that payment of any fees may be requested prior to fulfilling the request. Except as provided in the act, a request for public records to a public governmental body shall be considered withdrawn if the requester fails to remit all fees within sixty days of a request for payment of the fees by the public governmental body. The public body shall include notice to the requester that the failure to remit the fees within sixty days shall result in the request being considered withdrawn. If a public body responds to a records request in order to seek clarification of the request and no response to the clarification request is received within sixty days, then such request shall be considered withdrawn. The request for clarification shall include notice to the requester that the request shall be considered withdrawn if there is no response within sixty days. If the same or a substantially similar request for records is made within six months of the expiration of the sixty day period and no fee was remitted for the original request or no response to the request for clarification was received, then the public body can request payment of fees made for the original request. If the requested fees are greater than $1,000, then the request shall be considered withdrawn if the requester fails to remit all fees within 120 days. Further, any request for records that is pending on August 28, 2023, shall be considered withdrawn if all fees are not remitted by January 1, 2024. Provisions of this act are identical to provisions of SCS/SB 930 (2022), SB 1135 (2022), SCS/HCS/HB 362 (2021) and SCS/SB 613 (2020). JIM ERTLE
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Last Action: | 2023-02-23 S - Voted Do Pass as substituted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB175 - Modifies provisions relating to youth employment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SCS/SB 175 - This act repeals various provisions relating to youth work certificates. Two new provisions are created to provide that no department, agency, entity, or political subdivision of the state may require, by rule or practice, that a child under 18 years of age be issued a work certificate of employment or entertainment work permit as a condition of employment. Additionally, an employer shall not be required to obtain such a certificate or permit from a child under 18 years of age as a condition of employment. However, employers are required to receive signed permission slips from the parent, legal custodian, guardian, or designated guardian, in formats prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, in order to employ a child between 14 and 16 years of age who is otherwise eligible to be employed. This act shall not be construed to authorize a child to be absent from school in violation of the requirements of state law or regulations or policies of the State Board of Education, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education or a local school board. Additionally, nothing in this act shall be construed to preclude the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations from issuing a work certificate as evidence of age upon the request of a child who represents to be under 18 years of age or an employer who wishes to employ a child who represents to be under 18 years of age. Additional new provisions are created, substantially replicating current law, regulating the manner in which a child may be employed in the entertainment industry, as that term is defined in the act. This act is similar to SCS/SB 809 (2022). SCOTT SVAGERA |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-21 S - Voted Do Pass as substituted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB176 - Reduces the top rate of income tax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary: | SB 176 - Beginning with the 2024 calendar year, this act provides that the top rate of income tax may be reduced in 0.1% increments. A reduction shall only occur if net general revenue collections in the previous fiscal year exceed baseline net general revenue collections, which shall be $12 billion, increased by $145 million for each reduction made pursuant to the act. An additional reduction of 0.1% shall be made for every $145 million of net general revenue collections that is in excess of baseline net general revenue collections during a fiscal year, and more than one reduction may be made during a calendar year. This act is substantially similar to SB 739 (2022) and SB 313 (2021). JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-06 S - Hearing Conducted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB177 - Creates new provisions prohibiting discrimination against businesses based on ESG scores | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Bill Eigel (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SB 177 - This act prohibits any public entity from discriminating or giving preferential treatment to any bidder, offeror, contractor, or subcontractor, when engaged in procuring or letting contracts for any purpose, based on an environmental, social and governance score, as defined in the act. The act also prohibits any limited liability company or corporation from being discriminated against or given preferential treatment based on an environmental, social and governance score, as defined in the act. This act is identical to the introduced SB 1171 (2022). SCOTT SVAGERA |
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Last Action: | 2023-04-06 S - Hearing Conducted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB178 - Requires the Department of Revenue to implement a property tax mapping feature | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Bill Eigel (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SB 178 - Current law requires the Department of Revenue to maintain a mapping feature on its website displaying information on sales and use tax rates levied by political subdivisions in the state. This act requires the Department to include property tax information on such mapping feature. JOSH NORBERG |
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Last Action: | 2023-02-02 S - Referred to Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tax Policy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SB179 - Establishes the Missouri Rural Credit Opportunity Act | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sponsor: | Sen. Sandy Crawford (R) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary: | SB 17 |