Rep. Nick Kimble

Maddy summaryHCR 29 is a Missouri legislative resolution urging the U.S. Congress to reinstate mandatory country-of-origin labeling for meat products. It specifically calls for requiring labels to show whether beef or pork was born, raised, and slaughtered in the U.S., reversing a 2015 repeal of a similar 2008 law. The resolution states this labeling would help consumers identify truly American-made meat and support U.S. farmers and ranchers by distinguishing domestic products from imported ones processed in the U.S. It does not create new law but formally expresses Missouri's support for this policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 2061 requires Missouri public schools and colleges to prohibit antisemitic harassment and discrimination as rigorously as racial discrimination. It defines antisemitism using the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's 2016 definition and mandates that schools integrate this into their student, faculty, and employee codes of conduct. The bill explicitly states that criticism of Israel is not antisemitic and clarifies that the law does not infringe on First Amendment rights or conflict with existing federal/state discrimination laws. This directly affects all public educational institutions in Missouri, requiring them to address antisemitic conduct that creates fear or impedes access to campus activities.

Maddy summaryHJR 115 proposes a constitutional amendment to create a property tax exemption for Missouri disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. It defines a "disabled veteran" as a Missouri resident honorably separated from military service with a 100% VA-certified service-connected disability, and a "homestead" as their primary residence (not exceeding 2.5 acres). The exemption would apply to real property used as a primary home, excluding portions rented for more than six months annually. This amendment requires voter approval in the 2026 general election and would replace the current property tax exemption provisions in Missouri's constitution.

Maddy summaryHB 3093 would allow licensed wine manufacturers (including wineries, distilleries, and breweries) to ship wine directly to Missouri residents. It permits up to two cases (18 liters total) of wine per month to consumers aged 21+ for personal use, with specific limits: nine liters of distilled alcohol and eighteen liters of undistilled alcohol (wine) monthly. The bill requires license applications, proper labeling ("CONTAINS ALCOHOL: SIGNATURE OF PERSON AGE 21+ REQUIRED"), age verification during delivery, and out-of-state shippers to pay Missouri excise taxes. It applies directly to wine producers seeking direct shipping licenses and Missouri residents purchasing wine online.

Maddy summaryHB 3094 allows limited liability companies (LLCs) to legally relocate their primary state of incorporation to another state using a streamlined "domestication" process, provided both states permit such moves. This would eliminate the need for LLCs to dissolve in their original state and re-form as a new entity in the destination state. The bill establishes specific filing procedures and fees for this transfer, directly affecting any LLC seeking to change its legal home for operational or tax reasons. It applies only when the new state’s laws also allow domestication of LLCs.

Maddy summaryHB 3306 modifies collective bargaining rules for public employees in Missouri, directly affecting public labor organizations and government employers (like cities, schools, or state agencies). It requires both sides to bargain in good faith for 180 days before mediation begins, with strict timelines: 14 days to agree on a mediator, 90 days for mediation, and automatic interest arbitration if unresolved. The bill prohibits public employers from unilaterally changing wages or benefits during negotiations, treating such actions as bad faith bargaining. If disputes reach arbitration, the arbitrator’s binding decision must be reached within 45 days, with costs split equally between parties.

Maddy summaryHB 2889 changes the legal definition of "delivery of a controlled substance causing death" to make it a class A felony. It applies when someone delivers or distributes a Schedule I or II controlled substance (like opioids or stimulants) and a death results, regardless of whether the user contributed to their own death or consented to the substance. The bill removes the defense that the user's actions caused their death, holding distributors fully accountable. This directly affects drug distributors who cause fatal overdoses through their actions.

Maddy summaryHB 1452 creates a legal process for limited liability companies (LLCs) to relocate their state of incorporation without dissolving and reforming. It allows an LLC to "domesticate" (transfer its legal home state) when both the current and target states permit this process. The bill establishes specific filing requirements and fees for LLCs seeking to change states, replacing the need to dissolve in one state and reorganize in another. This directly affects LLCs operating across state lines that wish to simplify their legal structure while maintaining business continuity.

Maddy summaryHB 1507 establishes a licensing system allowing wine manufacturers (and potentially other licensed producers) to ship alcoholic beverages directly to Missouri residents for personal use. It permits licensed producers to ship up to two cases (18 liters) of wine or malt beverages monthly per consumer, with separate limits of nine liters for distilled alcohol. The bill requires direct shippers to obtain a specific license, label packages with age restrictions, verify recipient age, and comply with tax reporting for out-of-state shippers. It directly affects wineries/breweries seeking to sell directly and Missouri residents purchasing alcohol online. The law prohibits resale and requires carriers to verify age and obtain signatures upon delivery.

Maddy summaryHJR 6 proposes a constitutional amendment to expand property tax exemptions in Missouri, primarily affecting disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. The amendment would exempt the primary home (homestead) of disabled veterans - defined as those certified by the VA for 100% service-connected disability - and their surviving spouses (if they continue living in the home) from property taxes. It also maintains existing exemptions for business inventories (e.g., manufacturers' raw materials and retailers' stock) and properties used by religious, charitable, or educational organizations. The amendment requires voter approval in Missouri’s 2026 general election.