Rep. Mike Steinmeyer

Maddy summaryHB 1827 expands who can certify eligibility for Missouri disabled license plates and placards by adding licensed occupational therapists to the list of "other authorized health care practitioners" under Section 301.142. This change directly affects individuals seeking disabled placards (who now have more healthcare providers able to issue the required certification) and licensed occupational therapists (who gain authority to provide these certifications). The bill modifies the definition to include occupational therapists licensed under Chapter 324, allowing them to issue physician's statements for conditions they are legally authorized to diagnose and treat, while maintaining existing requirements for the certification format and content.

Maddy summaryHB 2857 requires all public schools in the state (funded partially or fully by public money) to display the U.S. flag prominently during school hours and to display the original Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence in framed, unaltered form in accessible locations. It mandates that students recite the Pledge of Allegiance at least once daily in a scheduled class, but explicitly prohibits requiring any student to participate. The bill directly affects every public school and its students by establishing these specific display and recitation requirements. Key provisions include mandatory flag display locations, optional pledge recitation with no coercion, and the precise formatting of founding documents as printed originals.

Maddy summaryHB 2168 creates a Missouri motion picture rebate program to incentivize film and television production within the state. It offers rebates of up to 30% of qualifying expenses for productions meeting specific criteria, including a Missouri credit statement in credits, minimum expense thresholds ($50,000 for short projects, $100,000 for longer ones), and exclusion of categories like news, political ads, or sports events. An additional 5% rebate is available if at least 75% of cast/crew are Missouri residents or filming occurs outside Kansas City/St. Louis metro areas. The state will appropriate up to $35 million annually for rebates, with a single project capped at 25% of that annual limit. The Department of Economic Development administers the program, requiring certified cost reports and annual reporting on approved projects and employment.

Maddy summaryHB 2173 is titled "Modifies provisions relating to income tax on tips," but the bill text actually adjusts how Missouri calculates taxable income by modifying adjustments to federal adjusted gross income (AGI). It adds back certain federal tax refunds (like pandemic-related payments excluded from Missouri tax) and specific deductions, while subtracting items like interest from federal bonds. The bill directly affects Missouri taxpayers by changing their state tax liability based on federal tax calculations, particularly for refunds and deductions related to federal tax law changes. This is a procedural tax code adjustment, not a new policy, and does not involve income tax on tips as the title suggests.

Maddy summaryHB 2236 establishes Missouri's "Infertility Access Program" through the Department of Health and Senior Services to improve fertility treatment access. The program provides travel assistance, lodging stipends, or telehealth subsidies for individuals in rural or medically underserved areas seeking care at certified fertility clinics. It also creates an "Infertility Access Fund" for program administration, requires health carriers to publish clear fertility coverage summaries, and mandates annual reports on treatment utilization, geographic barriers, and demographic data. The bill directly affects patients in underserved regions, certified fertility clinics, and health insurance providers offering fertility coverage.

Maddy summaryHB 1658 requires most health insurance plans in the state to cover orthotic and prosthetic devices (like braces, supports, or artificial limbs) prescribed by a doctor. It mandates that coverage must match the benefit levels, copayments, and deductibles applied to basic health care services, with no separate annual or lifetime limits unless the plan has none for basic care. This applies to standard health plans but excludes supplemental policies like Medicare supplements, short-term plans, or accident-only coverage. The bill directly affects patients needing these devices and insurers offering health coverage in the state.

Maddy summaryHB 1657 protects the primary homes of eligible seniors and veterans from being seized to pay debts. It applies to residents aged 62+ receiving Social Security or SSI benefits, or honorably discharged veterans receiving VA disability benefits, if they use those protected income sources for mortgage, tax, or maintenance payments on their home. The law blocks creditors from seizing the home through legal actions like liens or forced sales, even if protected funds are mixed with other money, as long as the homeowner provides proof of income usage. This exemption does not cover property taxes, voluntary mortgages, or child support debts, and creditors violating it face $2,500 penalties per violation plus legal fees. The bill is currently pending in the legislature with no votes taken yet.

Maddy summaryHB 1654 declares Missouri law as supreme within the state and prohibits courts, agencies, or local governments from enforcing any foreign government, international body, or religious law if it conflicts with the U.S. Constitution, Missouri Constitution, or state public policy. It specifically bans coercion to impose foreign or religious law on individuals or groups within Missouri, making such actions subject to criminal penalties under Missouri law (e.g., chapters 565 and 574). The bill protects existing religious freedom rights under Missouri’s Constitution and the First Amendment, while clarifying it does not override federal obligations or treaties. It directly affects all residents, organizations, and entities operating in Missouri by establishing legal boundaries for law enforcement and religious practice. The attorney general may investigate and prosecute violations of the coercion prohibition.

Maddy summaryHB 1685 would eliminate Missouri's observance of Daylight Saving Time (DST), requiring the state to remain on Central Standard Time year-round instead of switching clocks in spring and fall. This directly affects Missouri residents, businesses, and local government operations by removing the need to adjust clocks twice annually. The bill specifies that Missouri rejects federal daylight saving time requirements, though it maintains compliance with federal time rules for interstate commerce and U.S. government operations. Key provisions include adopting Central Standard Time as the permanent standard and clarifying that federal laws governing transportation and federal agencies remain unaffected. The bill is currently in early legislative stages with no votes taken yet.

Maddy summaryHB 2565 requires schools and colleges to restrict athletic competition to students competing in the category matching their biological sex as recorded on their official birth certificate (or another government record if the birth certificate is unavailable). It directly affects K-12 and postsecondary students, schools, and athletic programs by prohibiting participation in sports designated for the opposite biological sex, except when no comparable competition exists for the student's sex. The bill includes penalties for non-compliance (loss of state aid) and allows affected students or parents to seek legal remedies. It expires on August 28, 2027, and defines "sex" based on reproductive biology and genome at birth.