Maddy summaryHB 3165 designates May 10th each year as "Missouri River Runner Day" to recognize the role of passenger rail in connecting Missouri communities, supporting economic development, and promoting safe transportation. The bill encourages citizens to participate in events celebrating this rail service but does not create new laws, funding, or obligations for any specific group.
Maddy summaryThis Missouri House bill (HR 3879) authorizes a committee selected by the Speaker to introduce articles of impeachment against Secretary of State Denny Hoskins. It alleges he violated Missouri's constitution by unlawfully refusing to verify signatures on a referendum petition challenging a gerrymandered congressional map and by directing election officials to implement the new districts despite a constitutional requirement for voter approval. The bill cites his actions as misconduct, willful neglect of duty, and oppression in office under Article VII, Section 1 of the Missouri Constitution. The impeachment process would begin only if a committee finds "good cause" after investigation.
Maddy summaryHB 2988 ensures Missouri public employees (including state/local government workers, school staff, and county/municipal employees) who serve in the National Guard or military reserves can take leave for military duty without losing their job, seniority, pay, benefits, or performance ratings. It specifically guarantees leave for both federal service (up to 120 hours per federal fiscal year) and state service (called by the governor, with no time limit), requiring employees to submit military orders as proof. The bill also prohibits employers from discriminating against or firing employees for military service and exempts volunteer firefighters from pay-related protections. This protects over 100,000 public employees who serve in reserve units while maintaining their employment rights.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific segment of U.S. Highway 24 in Jackson County (from Davis Road east to Ferguson Spring Road) as the "WWII Robert Earl Sauls Memorial Highway." It requires the Missouri Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage for this memorial highway, with the department covering all associated costs. The bill directly affects the highway corridor in Jackson County and honors Robert Earl Sauls, a WWII veteran, through a permanent memorial designation. As a ceremonial bill, it does not create new policies or affect funding beyond the existing DOT budget.
Maddy summaryHB 2093 revises Missouri's legal definitions related to human remains disposal by adding new terms for modern methods. It defines "alkaline hydrolysis" (a water-based decomposition process) and "natural organic reduction" (composting human remains) as authorized disposal options. The bill replaces outdated statutes with these new definitions to clarify the legal framework for these methods. It directly affects funeral providers, mortuaries, and individuals choosing alternative disposition methods, without changing who can make disposition decisions or adding new requirements. The change primarily provides legal clarity for newer disposal practices already in use.
Maddy summaryHB 2090 requires most Missouri landlords to offer tenants the voluntary option to have their on-time rent payments reported to credit bureaus. Landlords must provide a written election form detailing the option, fees (capped at $10/month or actual cost), and the right to opt out for six months. The law applies to most residential landlords but excludes single-property owners of buildings with 15 or fewer units. Tenants must pay any required fee separately from rent, and failure to pay may temporarily halt reporting for six months. The requirement begins for new leases on or after February 1, 2027.
Maddy summaryHB 2091 allows retired classroom teachers and support staff to return to full-time work in Missouri public schools for up to four years without losing their retirement benefits, but only if the school district has a verified shortage of certified staff or noncertified support staff. School districts must first demonstrate they tried to hire non-retired staff (e.g., by posting vacancies for a month and showing insufficient applicants) and declare a critical shortage. The bill limits the number of returning retirees to either 1% of a district’s total staff or five people, whichever is greater. Districts hiring retirees must pay the employer’s retirement contribution rate and include these hires in the State Directory of New Hires for federal verification.
Maddy summaryMissouri's HB 2092 would require the state to permanently switch to standard time (no daylight saving time) starting November 1, 2026. After this date, Missouri would no longer observe the biannual clock changes for daylight saving time. The bill includes one exception: if the federal government adopts daylight saving time as the national standard, Missouri would align with that federal change. This law directly affects all Missouri residents and businesses by changing the state's official timekeeping practice.
Maddy summaryHB 2066 would repeal Missouri's current law prohibiting same-sex marriage, specifically targeting Section 451.022 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri. This section currently bans marriage licenses for same-sex couples, invalidates such marriages, and prevents recognition of same-sex marriages even if valid elsewhere. If enacted, the bill would remove these restrictions, allowing same-sex couples to legally marry and have their marriages recognized under Missouri law. The change would directly affect same-sex couples seeking marriage licenses and county recorders responsible for issuing them.
Maddy summaryHB 2540 requires ammunition retailers to verify a purchaser's age using government-issued photo ID that includes the date of birth. This applies to all individuals buying ammunition, ensuring they meet the minimum age set by federal law. The bill mandates that sellers confirm the purchaser's age through this ID check before completing a sale. It directly affects ammunition sellers and buyers at retail locations, creating a standardized verification process.
