Rep. Rudy Veit

Maddy summaryHB 3234 modifies Missouri law to allow the state or county to recover public assistance costs paid for a deceased person's healthcare or support (after January 1, 1978) from their estate. It requires the Department of Social Services to file a claim within six months of probate notice, treating the debt as a priority claim in probate court. The bill prohibits recovery if collection costs exceed the debt or if it harms a surviving spouse or dependents' reasonable care and support. It also specifies that federal Medicaid rules (MO HealthNet) must be followed, with federal shares paid first if applicable.

Maddy summaryHB 3073 requires owners of utility-scale solar projects (those generating 2+ megawatts) to submit a detailed decommissioning plan and financial assurance to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) before starting energy production. The plan must outline equipment removal, recycling (including PV modules and batteries), site restoration to pre-construction conditions, and cost estimates, while financial assurance (like bonds or insurance) ensures funds are available even if the owner becomes insolvent. This directly affects solar project developers and owners, mandating proactive planning for end-of-life site cleanup and cost coverage. The bill aims to prevent abandoned solar facilities by requiring these measures upfront, rather than after operations cease.

Maddy summaryHB 2127 requires healthcare providers to perform a p53 test on all abnormal uterine tissue samples (endometrial samples) collected for diagnosis. This test, which detects protein abnormalities linked to cancer severity, must be done alongside any other existing diagnostic tests. The bill directly affects patients diagnosed with abnormal uterine tissue and their healthcare providers, mandating this specific test to improve diagnosis and treatment planning for uterine cancer. It does not change existing testing requirements but adds the p53 test as a standard step for these cases.

Maddy summaryHB 1709 updates Missouri's workers' compensation rules for permanent total disability claims. It establishes specific weekly payment formulas based on injury dates (1983-2038), capping benefits at 70-105% of the state average weekly wage. The bill clarifies that death benefits for permanent disability terminate with the employee, with no payments to dependents or estates. For toxic exposure claims (including mesothelioma), it creates tiered benefits: 200% of average wages for 100 weeks (non-mesothelioma) and 300% for 212 weeks (mesothelioma), with employer election options for liability.

Maddy summaryHB 1710 exempts corporations contracted by the state to provide dental care in correctional facilities from needing a separate corporate license to practice dentistry. This specifically applies to entities delivering dental services within state prisons, removing a licensing requirement that would otherwise apply to such corporations. The bill adds these correctional center dental service providers to an existing list of exempt entities, such as hospitals and federally qualified health centers. This change streamlines the process for state-contracted dental providers in prisons without altering individual practitioner licensing rules. The policy directly affects private corporations providing dental services in Missouri's correctional facilities.

Maddy summaryHB 2479 authorizes Missouri's governor to sell or transfer specific state-owned properties in Harrisonville (Cass County), Kirksville (Adair County), and Springfield (Greene County) to private parties. The bill directs the commissioner of administration to set sale terms like appraisal requirements and timing, while the attorney general must approve the final transfer documents. This procedural bill enables the state to convey these parcels without requiring separate legislation for each property sale.

Maddy summaryHB 1708 modifies Missouri's rules for disability license plates and windshield placards. It clarifies who qualifies as "physically disabled" (e.g., inability to walk 50+ feet without rest, needing assistive devices, or specific medical conditions like severe respiratory or cardiac issues), explicitly stating age alone does not qualify. The bill allows certain healthcare providers (like nurses, physical therapists, and doctors) to issue physician's statements verifying disability, which must include diagnosis details, license numbers, and expiration dates for temporary placards (max 180 days). It also requires providers to maintain documentation for licensing board review and specifies that permanent placards require permanent disability certification. The bill does not change fees for these plates but updates application requirements for eligible residents.

Maddy summaryHB 2611, the "Battery Recycling and Safety Act," requires battery manufacturers, distributors, and sellers in the state to join or create a representative organization that establishes a mandatory recycling program for medium-format rechargeable batteries (300-2,000 watt-hours), excluding medical devices, lead-acid batteries, and vehicle batteries. The program must set annual collection targets based on past sales, cover all recycling costs without charging consumers, and use only approved collection sites - batteries cannot be discarded in regular trash. Organizations must submit detailed five-year plans to the Department of Natural Resources, including funding strategies, collection goals, and public outreach, and file annual reports with financial and collection data starting in 2028. This bill directly affects battery businesses and aims to create a statewide recycling infrastructure for portable batteries, with enforcement through department oversight and civil penalties for noncompliance.

Maddy summaryHB 3105, titled the "Second Amendment Preservation Act," protects Missouri residents' right to possess firearms by declaring federal gun regulations within the state invalid if they exceed constitutional limits. It grants the state attorney general or county prosecutors authority to sue federal officials for infringing on these rights and requires disciplinary action for law enforcement officers who knowingly violate them. The bill also affirms Missouri's exclusive authority to regulate firearms, including maintaining the existing federal excise tax on firearms, which it states does not restrict lawful ownership.

Maddy summaryHB 1712 makes it a crime for individuals under electronic monitoring (such as probation or parole) to intentionally remove, alter, damage, or disable their monitoring device. It classifies most tampering as a class D felony, while failing to charge or disable the device is a class E felony (or a misdemeanor if the original offense was a misdemeanor). The bill explicitly excludes owners or agents performing routine maintenance from these penalties. This law directly affects people on electronic monitoring supervision, imposing new criminal consequences for interfering with their monitoring equipment.