Rep. Ken Jamison

Maddy summaryHB 3202 requires all licensed peace officers in the state to maintain legal authorization to work in the United States under federal law as a condition of licensure. This directly affects current and future peace officers seeking or renewing their licenses, including those employed by local law enforcement agencies. The bill amends licensing standards to add this requirement to the existing conditions for officers, alongside continuing education and background checks. It does not change other licensing processes but explicitly mandates federal work authorization as a non-negotiable eligibility factor.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all long-term care facilities (like nursing homes) licensed under state law to maintain liability insurance covering resident and guest injuries from facility negligence. The insurance must provide a minimum of $1 million per incident and $3 million total annual coverage for death or personal injury. It directly affects every licensed facility by mandating these specific insurance levels. The law would take effect upon passage, replacing current voluntary standards with a clear financial requirement.

Maddy summaryHB 3201 requires all state-funded schools (including public and charter schools) to grant students an excused absence when they accompany a parent, legal guardian, or person standing in loco parentis to vote in a scheduled election. The bill defines "election" broadly to include primaries, general elections, and ballot measures. Students may receive this excused absence only once per election, and schools must encourage students to wear an official sticker or badge upon returning to show they attended the election. This policy directly affects students in state-funded schools and their families who participate in voting.

Maddy summaryHB 3223 designates February as Miscarriage Awareness Month in Missouri, encouraging citizens to participate in events raising awareness about miscarriage, which affects approximately one in four pregnancies. The bill directly affects Missouri residents by establishing a dedicated month for education and support around miscarriage. It contains no new regulations or funding mechanisms, solely creating a symbolic observance period.

Maddy summaryHJR 186 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would prohibit age discrimination by Missouri state agencies and their actions. If approved by voters, it would add a new section to the Missouri Constitution banning state discrimination based on age and granting the legislature authority to create laws enforcing this prohibition. The amendment does not specify particular age groups or create new state programs but would require state agencies to ensure their policies and services do not treat people differently due to age. This proposal is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and requires voter approval to become part of the state constitution.

Maddy summaryHJR 185 proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit discrimination by the Missouri state government and its agencies based on sexual orientation. If approved by voters, it would require the Missouri General Assembly to pass laws enforcing this ban in areas like state services, employment, and contracts. The amendment would directly affect state operations, ensuring individuals cannot be denied rights or services due to their sexual orientation. The bill is currently in early legislative stages, having been introduced and read for the first time in February 2026.

Maddy summaryHJR 183 proposes a constitutional amendment to change Missouri's definition of marriage from "a marriage between a man and a woman" to "a marriage between two persons regardless of their genders." If approved by voters, this amendment would directly affect all Missouri residents seeking marriage licenses and change the state's constitutional marriage definition. The bill requires voter approval in a general or special election after the legislature passes it, with the next vote scheduled for November 2026. This is a substantive policy change to marriage rights, not a procedural measure. The amendment would replace the current constitutional language defining marriage.

Maddy summaryHB 3363 adds a fifth circuit judge position to the seventh judicial circuit, effective starting fiscal year 2028. This change directly affects the seventh judicial circuit, which covers Clay County, by increasing its judicial staffing. The bill modifies the existing structure to establish a fixed five-judge composition for this circuit beginning in 2028. As a procedural adjustment to judicial staffing, it does not alter substantive law or impact broader public policy.

Maddy summaryHJR 193 proposes adding a constitutional amendment to Missouri's Constitution that prohibits the state or any state agency from discriminating against individuals based on physical or mental disability. This amendment would require voter approval in 2026 (or a special election) before taking effect. If adopted, it would give the Missouri legislature the authority to create laws enforcing this anti-discrimination protection. The amendment directly affects all state government actions and programs, ensuring they cannot deny services or benefits due to disability. This is a constitutional change, not a regular law, so it would require voter approval rather than a legislative vote.

Maddy summaryHB 3387 modifies how family court commissioners are appointed in four specific Missouri judicial circuits (7th, 11th, 13th, and 31st). It allows these circuits to appoint state-paid commissioners without requiring reimbursement, replacing previous rules that tied commissioner salaries to state or federal reimbursement. However, it strictly limits new appointments to not exceed the number of such commissioners existing as of specific dates (1999 for the 11th circuit, 2013 for the 13th/31st, and 2027 for the 7th). Commissioners must meet the same qualifications as circuit judges and receive compensation equivalent to associate circuit judges.