Rep. Herman Morse

Maddy summaryHB 1922 requires that any new legislation originating in the Missouri House of Representatives which adds a new duty or requirement for public schools must also include a provision that removes or reduces an existing requirement for those schools. This rule applies specifically to bills drafted by representatives or legislative employees and prevents such bills from being officially filed with the House unless they contain this balancing measure. The bill aims to ensure that new mandates on public schools are offset by eliminating other mandates, thereby maintaining a net-neutral impact on school obligations.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes allowing private schools in the state to receive public funding if they meet the same standards required of public schools. Under the new rules, eligible private schools would get state aid and local effort amounts for each student enrolled, starting with the 2025-26 school year. Conversely, private schools that fail to satisfy these state requirements would not qualify for any such funding. The legislation defines key terms like "private school" and "state requirements" to clarify which institutions and criteria apply to the funding distribution.

Maddy summaryHB 2645 modifies the rules for obtaining disabled license plates and windshield placards in Missouri by clarifying who qualifies as physically disabled and expanding the list of medical professionals authorized to issue certification statements. The bill defines physical disability based on specific limitations in walking ability, respiratory function, or cardiac conditions, while explicitly stating that age alone does not determine eligibility. It allows advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, chiropractors, and other licensed health care providers to sign the required medical statements, provided they are treating the specific condition in question. Additionally, the legislation requires these providers to document the certification in the patient's medical records and mandates that statements include the provider's license number and a specific diagnosis.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a non-binding resolution that urges the U.S. Congress to create uniform voting laws for all federal elections across the country. It highlights current inconsistencies in how different states handle voter eligibility, registration, identification, and vote counting procedures. The measure does not change any existing laws or directly affect voters but instead serves as a formal recommendation to federal lawmakers to standardize election rules.