Rep. Eric Woods

Maddy summaryHB 3181 modifies how vacancies in the state's General Assembly are filled. It requires the governor to issue a special election writ within 10 days if a member dies during legislative recess, unless the vacancy occurs less than 90 days before a general election. The special election must then be held within 60 days of the writ being issued. This bill directly affects the governor's process for replacing vacant legislative seats and impacts the timeline for holding elections to fill those seats.

Maddy summaryHB 3182 defines 14 new actions as class three election offenses, making them misdemeanors punishable by up to one year in jail or a $2,500 fine. It directly affects voters, election officials, and anyone involved in elections by prohibiting specific misconduct like offering money to influence voting, threatening voters, tampering with voting materials, or disclosing voter information. Key provisions include banning the use of force to compel voting, preventing voter registration when legally entitled, and restricting the sharing of election official personal information online. Violations like threatening election workers that cause injury could escalate to a class B felony. The bill aims to protect election integrity by clarifying and penalizing election-related misconduct.

Maddy summaryHB 3258 requires employers at warehouse distribution centers (with 100+ employees at one location or 1,000+ total) to provide workers with clear, written descriptions of work quotas. These descriptions must detail required tasks, potential penalties for not meeting quotas, and any related incentives or bonuses. Employers must update this information within two business days if quotas change and disclose specific performance data if taking adverse action against an employee for failing to meet a quota. The bill also mandates that quota time periods include rest breaks, travel time for safety activities, bathroom breaks, and time for required safety tasks, ensuring quotas account for necessary non-productive time.

Maddy summaryHB 3378 designates a specific segment of highway in Platte County (from Route 291 north to Park College Entrance Drive) as the "Firefighter Paramedic Graham J Hoffman Memorial Highway" to honor a deceased firefighter paramedic. The bill requires the Missouri Department of Transportation to erect and maintain appropriate signage for this designation, with the department covering all associated costs. This is a commemorative measure with no substantive policy changes or direct impact on residents or regulations beyond naming a public roadway.

Maddy summaryHB 3402 allows county tax collectors to waive penalties and fees for taxpayers who made a good-faith effort to pay taxes on time but missed the deadline, provided full payment is made within 15 days of the delinquent date. It also covers cases where the county made errors in tax calculations or system failures caused late notices, requiring the county to refund waived penalties within 30 days of a written request. The bill does not change the requirement to pay taxes by December 31, only affects penalties and interest. It directly impacts taxpayers who face late charges due to county errors or system issues, not those who simply failed to pay.

Maddy summaryHB 3403 designates the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years (Election Day) as a new state public holiday. This affects state employees, who will receive the day off, and all colleges and universities in the state. The bill requires these institutions to close on Election Day unless they are being used as official polling places for elections. The change adds this date to the existing list of state holidays, aligning with standard Election Day observance.

Maddy summaryHB 3419 establishes a new minimum wage schedule that adjusts annually based on cost-of-living changes, starting at $6.50 per hour in 2007 and rising to $13.75 by January 1, 2025, then to $15.00 by 2026. It requires private employers to provide earned paid sick leave and bereavement leave, with specific eligibility rules for family members. Public employers (like government agencies) are exempt from the wage provisions after 2025 but must still follow other minimum wage rules. The bill directly affects most private-sector workers in the state, excluding certain categories like seasonal camp staff, small businesses under $500,000 annual revenue, and some government employees.

Maddy summaryHB 3512 requires businesses in Missouri to clearly disclose automatic renewal terms - such as cancellation policies, recurring charges, and how to stop services - before consumers agree to subscriptions. It mandates explicit consumer consent for automatic renewals (including during free trials) and requires businesses to provide a written summary of terms that consumers can keep. The bill directly affects companies offering subscriptions or continuous services (like streaming or software) to Missouri residents. These changes aim to prevent surprise charges and make cancellation straightforward for consumers.

Maddy summaryHB 2735 requires health digital services (like apps tracking reproductive or sexual health) to obtain explicit user consent before sharing, selling, or using sensitive health data - including pregnancy status, birth control usage, or gender transition care details. It prohibits government entities from demanding this data for most investigations, except limited criminal cases unrelated to abortion, pregnancy outcomes, or gender transition care. The bill directly affects health apps, their users, and state/local law enforcement agencies. Key provisions mandate affirmative consent for each data use instance and restrict government access to protect privacy around reproductive and sexual health information.

Maddy summaryHJR 158 proposes a constitutional amendment in Missouri that would guarantee the right to bear arms for self-defense in one's home, family, or property, stating this right is unalienable and any restrictions would require strong justification. It allows cities and counties (including St. Louis and Kansas City) to create local firearm regulations via ordinances, such as requiring permits with cost-based fees (capped at 5 years), background checks, and exemptions for law enforcement, judges, and security personnel. The amendment explicitly permits restrictions only for convicted violent felons or individuals deemed a danger to self/others by a court, while requiring local rules to comply with federal law and Supreme Court precedent. This would directly affect all Missouri residents, particularly regarding local gun ownership rules and enforcement of firearm-related ordinances.