Rep. Richard West

Maddy summaryHB 2107 authorizes the state legislature to hire armed security officers for Capitol buildings during legislative sessions. These officers must be licensed under state law enforcement standards and have full powers to arrest people and maintain security. The bill directly affects Capitol staff and visitors by creating a new security role focused on preventing threats. It is designated as an emergency measure to ensure immediate public safety during sessions.

Maddy summaryHJR 154 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring work requirements for Missouri's MO HealthNet program (state Medicaid) for certain adults. It would affect individuals aged 19-65 who qualify under federal Medicaid rules (income at or below 133% of the federal poverty level), are not pregnant, disabled, or enrolled in other federal health programs. The bill mandates documentary proof of work compliance at application and monthly to maintain coverage, prohibits self-attestation, and requires state plan changes to implement this by 2027. It does not change income eligibility thresholds but adds a new administrative requirement for this specific group.

Maddy summaryHB 1667, the "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act," requires healthcare providers at abortion facilities to provide immediate medical care to any child born alive during or after an abortion, treating them as they would any other newborn. Providers must use standard medical care to preserve the child's life and arrange hospital admission, with failure to report violations carrying criminal penalties (up to 5 years in prison or $10,000 fines). The bill also establishes civil liability for providers who fail to provide care, for actions causing death of a born-alive child, or for performing unlawful abortions, allowing lawsuits for injury or death with damages including loss of companionship. It explicitly states that consent to an abortion cannot be used as a defense in such cases.

Maddy summaryHB 2329 reduces the tax assessment rate for tangible personal property (such as business equipment, vehicles, and movable assets) owned by businesses and individuals in Missouri. It phases down the current 33.33% assessment rate over three years: to 28.22% in 2027, 23.11% in 2028, and permanently to 18% starting in 2029. The bill repeals the existing assessment rate language in Missouri law (section 137.115) and replaces it with this new phased reduction schedule. This directly lowers property tax bills for owners of tangible personal property beginning in 2027.

Maddy summaryHB 2559 requires state agencies to obtain legislative approval before implementing new administrative rules that would cost over $250,000 annually for government, businesses, or individuals. Agencies must notify the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and the full legislature, which must pass a concurrent resolution approving the rule before it takes effect. Rules not approved this way become invalid, with exceptions for federal compliance or funding requirements. This directly affects state agencies creating significant-cost rules and shifts authority to the legislature for final approval.

Maddy summaryHB 2330 modifies Missouri's annexation laws by replacing sections 71.012, 71.014, and 71.015 with new provisions. It clarifies that cities, towns, or villages may annex adjacent unincorporated areas only if they are "contiguous and compact," excluding areas connected solely by narrow strips like railroads under 1/4 mile wide. The bill also allows certain cities to annex areas within two miles of their boundaries or nearby state correctional facilities under specific conditions, and requires petitions signed by all property owners or majority unit owners in common-interest communities before annexation hearings. These changes directly affect local governments seeking to expand their boundaries and property owners in unincorporated areas.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a grant program to fund FDA-approved clinical trials using ibogaine (a substance under review for treating opioid use disorder and mental health conditions). It requires state-based medical entities with specific research expertise, matching non-state funds, and partnerships with other states to apply for grants. The bill establishes two dedicated funds: one for grant disbursements and another to manage revenue from intellectual property rights generated by successful trials, with funds directed toward veterans and at-risk populations. It mandates quarterly reporting on trial progress and financials to the health department, while requiring physician supervision for ibogaine administration during trials.

Maddy summaryHB 2837 changes the process for appointing members to the bi-state development agency. It specifies that two members are chosen from a panel of three nominees submitted by St. Louis City’s mayor, two from a panel submitted by St. Louis County’s county executive, and the fifth alternates between the mayor and county executive for each appointment. The bill establishes a repeating pattern where the mayor and county executive take turns submitting candidates for the fifth position. This directly affects how the governor selects agency members, with no changes to the agency’s duties or policies.

Maddy summaryHB 2962 repeals a 1983 restriction that prohibited state funding for the Missouri-St. Louis Metropolitan Airport Authority. This bill directly affects the airport authority by allowing the state to appropriate funds for its operations and development. The key mechanism is removing the existing legal barrier to state financial support, enabling the authority to receive state moneys for airport-related projects and services in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Maddy summaryHB 1803 requires Missouri's Air Conservation Commission to suspend all motor vehicle emissions inspections by January 1, 2028. This affects all Missouri vehicle owners currently required to undergo emissions testing under the state's existing program. The bill mandates the suspension of the program established under Missouri's Air Quality Attainment Act. The change takes effect automatically on the specified deadline without further legislative action.