Rep. Yolonda Fountain-Henderson

Maddy summaryHB 2576 designates the bridge on State Highway CC crossing Interstate 44 in Webster County as the "Dr Tommy Macdonnell Memorial Bridge." The bill requires the Missouri Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signs naming the bridge, with costs covered by the department. This is a ceremonial designation honoring Dr. Tommy Macdonnell, recognizing his Silver Star Award, and does not alter transportation policies or funding mechanisms. The bill directly affects the bridge's official name and signage.

Maddy summaryHB 3459, known as "Preston's Law," requires law enforcement officers to interact with families of homicide victims using respect, empathy, and trauma-informed communication during investigations. The bill mandates that officers avoid victim-blaming or judgmental remarks, protect family privacy, and provide specific information within set timeframes - such as family verification within 24 hours, autopsy reports within 9-12 months, and victim resources within 48 hours. It also establishes annual training for officers on cultural sensitivity and family engagement, and creates a complaint process with the POST commission for violations, which may result in retraining or disciplinary action. The law directly affects law enforcement personnel conducting homicides and the families of homicide victims.

Maddy summaryHB 3047 prevents landlords from evicting veteran tenants unless illegal activity occurs on the property. It defines a "veteran" as someone with an honorable military discharge after six months of active duty (or six years in reserves/National Guard), or who served in a campaign with a medal. Landlords cannot evict these tenants for standard lease violations like nonpayment of rent. The law would require eviction cases to prove illegal conduct as the sole justification, changing current eviction rules for this group.

Maddy summaryHB 3046 makes it a minor violation (infraction) for parents or caregivers of children under 15 to fail to supervise them when the child: (1) commits an act bringing them before juvenile court, (2) violates a curfew, or (3) skips school without a valid reason. It specifically excludes foster parents and child-placing agencies from this requirement. For first offenses, the law requires up to 250 hours of community service instead of criminal penalties, and allows defenses if the caregiver was a victim of the child’s act or reported it to authorities. The bill focuses on holding caregivers accountable for supervision failures while providing limited legal defenses and avoiding criminal charges.

Maddy summaryHB 3075 designates March 6 each year as "Kit Bond Day" in Missouri to honor Christopher "Kit" Bond, a former Missouri state auditor, governor, and U.S. Senator. The bill encourages citizens to participate in events celebrating his public service career, which spanned from 1971 to 2011. This is a ceremonial observance with no policy changes or direct impact on laws or regulations. It does not impose requirements on government entities or affect any specific group of people. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.

Maddy summaryHB 1756 designates the first week of June each year as "June's Week" in Missouri to honor June, a Missouri child with a rare pediatric cancer (ATRT-B), and to raise public awareness about rare pediatric diseases. The bill encourages Missourians to participate in events that promote early symptom recognition and support families affected by these conditions. It is a symbolic observance with no new funding or regulatory changes, solely focused on commemoration and awareness. This is a procedural resolution, not a substantive policy bill.

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 3277 authorizes cities meeting specific population and county size criteria (e.g., certain population ranges within defined counties) to impose a 0.5% sales tax for public safety, including funding police, fire, and emergency medical services. Before implementation, the city must seek voter approval through a referendum. All tax revenue must be deposited into a special fund and used exclusively for public safety purposes, with remaining funds after tax termination also dedicated to public safety. The bill applies to multiple qualifying cities across the state, not exclusively to one city like Northwoods.

Maddy summaryThis bill ceremonially designates the city of Belle, Missouri as the "Cowbell Capital of Missouri" for official state recognition. It directly affects the city of Belle by granting it this symbolic title under state law. The bill contains no financial provisions, regulatory changes, or policy impacts - only a formal naming designation. As a procedural resolution, it has no practical effect beyond the ceremonial title.

Maddy summaryHB 3408 creates a special designation called "Missouri Rock Island Trail Communities" for municipalities along the Rock Island Trail corridor. It specifically names the cities of Bland and Belle as the initial designated communities, with future municipalities along the trail potentially receiving the title through legislative action. The bill establishes this designation to support outdoor recreation, heritage tourism, and economic development in those areas. Crucially, it explicitly states no state funds will be required for this designation.