Mark Matthiesen, is and has always been, a go-getter. He has set his standards very high, and will continue to fight for change until his vision has been reached. Working in the public realm for many years, Mark Matthiesen has a history of excellence, and holds the public interest very close to heart. As the son of two public school teachers, Mark knows the value of quality education and a strong public school system and providing parents with as many educational options. Mark Matthiesen is a Father, Husband, Christian, Realtor, and a true representative of the people of Missouri.
Reduces the assessment percentage of certain personal property and all other tangible personal property tax over 12 years
Creates provisions relating to minimum nurse staffing requirements
Authorizes taxpayers to reject income tax cuts and establishes a fund for the difference in the excess amounts to be paid out to eligible state employees
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
Modifies the “circuit breaker” tax credit by increasing the maximum upper limit and property tax credit amounts
Creates provisions relating to health insurance coverage for services provided by midwives and doulas
Modifies provisions relating to the collection of penalties for delinquent personal property taxes
Establishes the creative classroom act
Creates provisions relating to hospital violence prevention plans
Proposes a constitutional amendment that would freeze the property tax imposed on homesteads of certain senior citizens
Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow the general assembly to exempt tangible personal property from personal property taxation by general law