Rep. Keith Elliott

Maddy summaryHB 1696 establishes a clear priority order for who can make burial or cremation decisions for a deceased person, directly affecting families, funeral homes, and military dependents. It prioritizes: (1) an attorney-in-fact named in a durable power of attorney for this purpose, (2) a military-designated person via DD-93 form, (3) a surviving spouse, (4) surviving children (with guardian roles clarified for minors), and (5) other relatives or friends who assume costs. The bill requires decision-makers to be 18+, mentally competent, and willing to cover costs, while protecting funeral homes that follow claims of "next-of-kin" without liability if they verify properly. It also sets a 48-hour objection window if someone with a higher priority is notified, preventing disputes over final arrangements.

Maddy summaryHB 3163 requires state departments managing natural resources (like oil, gas, or mineral leases) to send most of their revenue to local governments. Specifically, departments keep 50% for operations, and the other 50% is split equally: 25% to the county general fund where resources are located, and 25% to local school districts based on student attendance. The law won't take effect until after voters approve a related constitutional amendment.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Missouri's regulations for selling raw milk, raw milk products, and cream. It requires that retail raw milk or cream sold in grocery stores or farmers markets must carry a clear health warning label stating it has not been pasteurized and may contain harmful bacteria. Dairy farms selling these products must also test their herds annually for tuberculosis and brucellosis to ensure they are disease-free. The bill maintains that pasteurized milk and milk products remain the standard for sale to final consumers, restaurants, and grocery stores, with the raw milk exception limited to direct retail sales and final consumer purchases.

Maddy summaryHB 2814 modifies Missouri law to allow the sale of retail raw milk, cream, and raw milk products (like cheese or yogurt) under specific conditions. It permits these items to be sold at grocery stores and farmers markets if clearly labeled with a health warning about unpasteurized risks, and allows direct farm sales to individual consumers for personal use. Dairy farms selling raw products must annually test their herds for tuberculosis and brucellosis and maintain disease-free status. The bill directly affects Missouri dairy farms producing raw milk products, retailers selling them, and consumers purchasing these items.

Maddy summaryHB 3002 repeals existing Missouri laws (sections 1.410-1.485 RSMo) and replaces them with the "Second Amendment Preservation Act." It prohibits Missouri state and local officials from assisting in enforcing federal laws that restrict firearm ownership, manufacture, or use within Missouri's borders. The bill specifically targets federal regulations that Missouri claims exceed constitutional authority, such as those collecting data on firearms or banning gun possession. This law directly affects all Missouri government entities, including local law enforcement and state agencies, by barring them from cooperating with federal gun control enforcement within the state.

Maddy summaryHJR 180 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Missouri to distribute a portion of profits from state-managed natural resources (like minerals or timber) to the counties where those resources are located. This would directly affect counties with natural resource management activities, as future state laws would determine the specific method and amount of the share. The amendment must be approved by voters in a November 2026 election or a special election called by the governor. If adopted, it would change how revenue from these resources is allocated, shifting funds to local counties rather than keeping them entirely with the state.

Maddy summaryHB 2246 requires drivers to stop at railroad crossings when approaching *any* on-track equipment (like maintenance vehicles or work trains), not just trains. Drivers must stop 15-50 feet from the nearest rail and wait until it’s safe to proceed if signals warn of an approaching train or on-track equipment, a gate is lowered, or equipment is visible and close. This expands existing rules that previously only required stops for trains. The bill directly affects all drivers approaching railroad crossings and aims to improve safety by broadening the circumstances requiring a stop.

Maddy summaryHB 1690 suspends fees paid by Missouri beef producers to the Missouri Beef Industry Council until the U.S. Congress passes a law requiring country-of-origin labeling on beef products. Specifically, it pauses fees collected under sections 275.300-275.370 until federal law mandates labels like "Product of the U.S.A." for beef born, raised, and slaughtered entirely in the U.S. The suspension automatically ends if Congress enacts such labeling, but reinstates if that federal law is later repealed. This bill directly affects Missouri beef producers who currently pay these fees, pending federal action on labeling requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 1697 pauses fees paid to the Missouri Beef Industry Council by beef producers until the U.S. Congress passes a law requiring "Product of the U.S.A." labels on beef exclusively born, raised, and slaughtered in the U.S. The bill directly affects the Council, which would temporarily stop receiving these fees, and impacts beef industry operators who would not pay them during the suspension. The key mechanism is linking the fee collection to federal legislation, with fees resuming only if Congress enacts the required labeling law. This policy change delays a state-level fee stream pending federal action on country-of-origin labeling.

Maddy summaryHB 1700, titled the "Anti-Red Flag Gun Seizure Act," prohibits Missouri state agencies, law enforcement, and political subdivisions from enforcing any "red flag law" that would temporarily or permanently seize firearms from citizens. The bill defines "red flag law" broadly to include federal or state laws requiring firearm surrender based on safety concerns, excluding only individuals charged with dangerous felonies while on bail. Key provisions ban the use of state funds to enforce such laws, impose $50,000 civil penalties for violations, and allow affected citizens to sue for damages. The law explicitly does not prevent standard firearm seizures as evidence during criminal investigations. This bill directly affects Missouri residents who might face firearm seizures under red flag laws and state officials responsible for law enforcement.