Rep. Mike Steinmeyer

Maddy summaryHB 1991 replaces Missouri's existing laws on foreign ownership of real property with new provisions. It prohibits non-U.S. citizens or residents (referred to as "aliens") and foreign-owned businesses from acquiring or owning agricultural land (defined as over 5 acres used for farming or livestock), with an exception for agricultural land bordering Oklahoma owned by such entities before January 1, 1995. The bill establishes clear definitions for terms like "agricultural land," "alien," and "foreign business" to determine eligibility. It includes penalty provisions for violations but does not specify the penalties in the provided text. The law directly affects foreign individuals, foreign corporations, and businesses with foreign ownership interests seeking to purchase or hold agricultural property in Missouri.

Maddy summaryHB 1653 amends Missouri's food safety laws by redefining "meat" to exclude cell-cultured meat products, which are produced by growing animal cells in a lab without slaughtering animals. This change means companies making lab-grown meat cannot label their products as "meat" and must use alternative descriptors, affecting how these products are marketed and regulated. The bill also updates related terms like "labeling" and "adulterated" to clarify food safety standards for all products. These provisions directly impact food manufacturers of cell-cultured meat and retailers selling such items, requiring compliance with new labeling rules.

Maddy summaryHB 1656 would have revised Missouri's laws governing port authorities, primarily affecting cities and counties near navigable waterways seeking to establish or expand port districts. It would have established a new approval process for port authorities through the state highways and transportation commission, requiring consideration of factors like population size (300,000+ for certain areas), economic feasibility, and avoiding boundary overlaps with existing authorities. Key provisions included granting port authorities power to levy local sales/use taxes or real property taxes within designated port districts for infrastructure projects, and defining how port district boundaries could be adjusted. The bill was prefaced in December 2025 but withdrawn the same month and never became law.

Maddy summaryHB 826 changes how Missouri allocates state funds to regional planning commissions. It requires a 50% state-to-50% local funding match for all commissions and sets specific annual caps: $130,000 for East-West Gateway and Mid-America Regional Council, and $50,000 for each of 17 other commissions (including South Central Ozark, Ozark Foothills, and Southeast Missouri). Starting July 1, 2026, these caps will automatically adjust each year using the consumer price index. The bill directly affects all 19 regional planning commissions receiving state funds under this program.

Maddy summaryHB 687 allows cities in Missouri's largest charter counties to impose a 5-7% tax on hotel, motel, bed-and-breakfast, and campground stays for tourism promotion and community center operations - but only after voters approve it in an election. The tax must be listed separately on guest bills and collected either by the city or the Missouri state revenue office. It applies specifically to transient guest accommodations and cannot replace existing business license taxes on these businesses. The bill requires a clear voter ballot question and mandates that the tax take effect only after majority approval in an election.

Maddy summaryHCR 4 designates the last full week in April each year as "Infertility Awareness Week" in Missouri. This symbolic resolution aims to raise public understanding of infertility, reduce stigma, and highlight the emotional, financial, and medical challenges faced by individuals and couples affected by infertility - impacting millions of Missourians. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change healthcare access; instead, it formally recognizes the week to support awareness efforts led by local and national organizations. The resolution was introduced by Representative Murray and sent to the governor for approval.

Maddy summaryHB 1346 revises Missouri's laws governing port authorities by replacing 12 existing sections with 13 new sections. It requires the state highways and transportation commission to approve new port authorities based on specific criteria, including population size (minimum 300,000 for bordering Kansas), avoiding geographic overlap with existing authorities, and assessing economic feasibility and potential regional impact. This bill directly affects cities and counties near navigable waterways seeking to establish or expand port authorities as political subdivisions. The key change streamlines approval processes while adding explicit requirements for population, economic analysis, and boundary coordination.

Maddy summaryHB 593 clarifies that products containing intoxicating cannabinoids (like THC) are legally classified as marijuana, not hemp, and must follow all existing marijuana regulations in Missouri. This directly affects businesses selling such products, requiring them to operate under the same licensing, testing, and sales rules as medical or recreational marijuana. The bill defines "intoxicating cannabinoid" as any compound causing intoxication (including THC and its precursors), excluding non-intoxicating CBD. It also prohibits unlicensed businesses from using "dispensary" in their names and mandates enforcement collaboration between health and public safety agencies.

Maddy summaryHB 1397, titled "Implements a 1-year motor fuel tax reduction," actually establishes a phased tax increase on various fuels rather than a reduction. The bill sets specific tax rates per gallon or equivalent (e.g., 5-17 cents for gasoline, propane, and natural gas) with scheduled increases over time, including temporary rates for compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), and propane through 2025. It applies to all motor fuel consumers in the state, including those using alternative fuels, and requires tax collection through existing state motor fuel tax mechanisms. The bill was introduced in February 2025 but withdrawn the same month and never advanced.

Maddy summaryHB 686 modifies Missouri's public employee retirement system. It requires the retirement board to correct benefit errors within ten years (or immediately for fraud) and recover overpayments through repayment options. The bill stops payments to survivors charged with the intentional killing of a member until legal resolution, resuming payments if not convicted. It also allows members with deferred annuities to elect a lump sum payment (until January 1, 2026) in exchange for forfeiting future benefits, and prohibits retirement systems from using funds for political advocacy.