Rep. Brian Seitz

Maddy summaryHB 2057 creates a new "entertainment district special license" for designated areas in Missouri that meet specific criteria, such as being located in a city with 4,400-4,900 residents bordering a lake with at least 1,000 miles of shoreline. This license allows participating bars, restaurants, and portable bars within the district to sell alcohol by the drink until 1:30 a.m. on weekdays and from 6 a.m. on Sundays until 1:30 a.m. on Mondays. It permits patrons to move alcohol between licensed venues within the district boundaries (but not outside) and requires establishments to serve drinks in containers marked with their unique logo. Licensees must pay a $300 annual fee and are solely responsible for alcohol violations on their premises or in common areas.

Maddy summaryHB 2576 designates the bridge on State Highway CC crossing Interstate 44 in Webster County as the "Dr Tommy Macdonnell Memorial Bridge." The bill requires the Missouri Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs naming the bridge, with costs covered by the department. This is a ceremonial designation honoring Dr. Tommy Macdonnell, recognizing his Silver Star Award, and does not alter transportation policies or funding mechanisms. The bill directly affects the bridge's official name and signage.

Maddy summaryHB 2593 establishes a Missouri Military Family Relief Fund to provide financial assistance to Missouri National Guard members and their families, as well as to Missouri residents serving in federal reserve components. It creates three new service ribbons for specific military programs: a counterdrug program ribbon (eligible since 1989), a homeland response force ribbon (eligible since 2012), and an engineer explosive ordnance clearance agent ribbon (eligible since 2012). All ribbons require honorable service and may be awarded to surviving next of kin if a member dies before receiving the ribbon. The bill also clarifies the adjutant general's authority to manage these programs and issue rules for the relief fund.

Maddy summaryHB 3162 allows licensed wine manufacturers (including out-of-state wineries) to ship wine directly to Missouri residents aged 21+ for personal use, with specific monthly limits: up to two cases (18 liters total) of wine or other non-distilled alcohol, and up to nine liters of distilled spirits. To ship, manufacturers must obtain a direct shipper license, provide proof of their current alcohol license, and follow labeling requirements (e.g., "CONTAINS ALCOHOL: SIGNATURE OF PERSON AGE 21 OR OLDER REQUIRED"). Carriers delivering these shipments must verify age, require adult signatures, and maintain delivery records. The bill affects wineries, carriers, and Missouri consumers, while setting clear volume limits and compliance rules for direct alcohol shipments.

Maddy summaryHB 3309 prohibits protests or demonstrations on public school property during scheduled instructional time if they materially disrupt school operations. It directly affects students (who may be marked absent for leaving class), teachers (who could face licensure revocation for facilitating walkouts), and school districts (which risk losing attendance funding for allowing protests). The bill allows discipline only if protests disrupt school work, infringe on others' rights, or violate neutral time/place/manner policies, while preserving students' First Amendment rights for peaceful expression outside class hours. It explicitly prohibits viewpoint-based suppression and protects lawful activities under state/federal law. This proposed bill (introduced February 2026) aims to maintain school order during instruction but retains core free speech protections.

Maddy summaryHB 2920 requires public entities (like government agencies) to verify that companies they contract with (for projects worth $100,000+ and employing at least 10 people) do not refuse business with firearm-related companies solely based on their industry. It defines "discrimination" as refusing, ending, or not starting a business relationship with a firearm manufacturer, retailer, or trade association due to their status in the firearm industry, excluding cases where companies follow existing firearm policies or comply with laws. The bill does not apply to sole-source contracts or when no qualified bids meet the verification requirement. It directly affects public procurement processes and private companies providing goods/services to government entities. The law aims to prevent public entities from excluding firearm industry businesses from contracts based on their industry alone.

Maddy summaryHB 3121 creates Missouri's "Free School Meals Program," requiring participating schools (public, private, charter, or virtual) to provide all students with free breakfast and lunch daily after seeking federal reimbursement. The state will reimburse schools for the difference between federal meal rates and actual federal payments, funded by up to 1% of video lottery proceeds and donations to the "Healthy School Meals for All Fund." Additionally, tax-exempt organizations and individuals can deduct up to 75% of donations to this fund starting in 2027. The program expires after six years unless renewed and mandates biennial reports on participation and food security impacts.

Maddy summaryHB 1677 requires that individuals arrested for crimes undergo a mental health evaluation within 45 days to determine if they are competent to participate in court proceedings. If evaluation results indicate a need for treatment, the person must be transferred to a mental health facility within 45 days of the evaluation. The bill mandates that agencies explain delays beyond these deadlines to law enforcement or prosecutors and requires annual reports to the legislature by the Department of Mental Health starting in 2027. This bill directly affects arrested individuals who may require mental health assessments, focusing on timely evaluations and treatment access while establishing accountability measures.

Maddy summaryHB 1668, the "Foreign Adversary Divestment Act," requires Missouri's state and local government investment funds - including public pensions, city/municipal funds, and university endowments - to sell all investments in companies tied to foreign governments on the U.S. Treasury’s "Specially Designated Nationals" list. The bill prohibits these funds from holding or investing in any entity owned by, domiciled in, or primarily operated by a "foreign adversary" (as defined by U.S. Treasury lists). Funds must fully divest from prohibited holdings within two years, reducing such investments to less than 0.05% of their total value, and the state treasurer must create a restricted company list within six months. This law applies directly to all Missouri state-managed funds, without overriding existing fiduciary or investment standards.

Maddy summaryHB 1666 modifies rules for community improvement districts (CIDs) in Missouri, directly affecting CID boards and their host municipalities. It requires CIDs to provide municipalities with meeting notices 10 days in advance (or immediately for emergencies), submit complete agendas 3 days before meetings, and submit annual budgets 180-90 days before the fiscal year begins. The bill mandates CIDs to file detailed annual reports with the municipal clerk and state agencies within 120 days of the fiscal year-end, including financial data, meeting records, and resolutions. Failure to meet reporting deadlines results in a zero compliance grade, and districts scoring below 80% may be dissolved by the municipality’s governing body.