Rep. Renee Reuter

Maddy summaryHB 458 changes where school board candidates must file in Missouri. For school districts entirely within one county, candidates must now file with the county election authority where the school district is located and where the candidate resides. This replaces previous rules allowing candidates to file at multiple locations. The bill directly affects school board candidates in single-county districts across Missouri, streamlining the filing process to a single county office.

Maddy summaryThis bill's title ("Modifies provisions relating to marriage") is inconsistent with its actual content. The bill text describes **intermediate driver's licenses for minors**, not marriage law. It establishes requirements for drivers aged 16-17, including: - Mandatory supervised driving (40+ hours), passing a test, and no recent traffic violations. - Restrictions on nighttime driving (1 a.m.-5 a.m.), passenger limits (max 1 non-family under 19 for 6 months), and safety belt use. - A pathway to full license at 18 with no violations in the prior year. The bill directly affects **minors aged 16-17** seeking driver’s licenses, with provisions aimed at reducing youth driving risks. (Note: The title appears to be a mislabeling; the content is solely about driver licensing.)

Maddy summaryHB 350 modifies custody laws specifically for children conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) or born via surrogacy. It establishes a presumption that equal parenting time is in the child's best interest, which can be overridden only by evidence of domestic violence or parental agreement. Courts must consider factors like the child's relationship with both parents, domestic violence history, and the child's adjustment to home/school when determining custody. The bill directly affects cases involving in vitro human embryos and surrogacy arrangements, clarifying custody standards for these specific scenarios under Missouri law.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows law enforcement leaders in Missouri to ask for help from police agencies in other states when needed. It clarifies that officers making an arrest outside their own jurisdiction must hand the suspect over to local authorities in that area and assist with paperwork. The law ensures that officers remain employees of their home agency for liability and workers' compensation purposes while also protecting them with standard legal immunities. Additionally, it extends legal protections from Missouri law to out-of-state officers assisting under this request.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes state legislators and other elected officials to display the Missouri and United States flags outside their office doors. It grants the Capitol building the authority to allow these flags to be shown in this manner. The measure applies specifically to members of the General Assembly and similar officials within the state government.

Maddy summaryThis bill introduces a new type of marriage license in Missouri called a covenant marriage, which is available alongside the existing standard marriage license. To obtain a covenant marriage, couples must complete at least eight hours of premarital counseling with a religious leader or professional counselor and sign a declaration affirming their commitment to a lifelong union. The legislation also allows couples who are already married under a standard license to convert their status to a covenant marriage without needing additional counseling or a new ceremony.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes an amendment to the Missouri Constitution to change the rules for who can vote in the state. It would allow residents aged 18 and older living in state veterans' homes to vote if they meet registration requirements or have lived in their local area for 30 days. The amendment also clarifies that people with guardians due to mental incapacity, those involuntarily confined in mental institutions, and individuals convicted of felonies or crimes related to voting rights remain excluded from voting. This change directly affects the eligibility of veterans residing in state facilities and reaffirms existing restrictions on other specific groups.

Maddy summaryHB 1402 permits members of the general assembly and other elected officials to hang state and national flags outside their office doors. This change authorizes the capitol building to manage the display of these flags beyond the interior of the offices. The bill applies specifically to elected officials and does not alter other flag-related policies.

Maddy summaryHB 1858 allows public officials and candidates to use campaign funds to pay for childcare costs that are directly caused by their campaigning or official duties. The bill specifies that these funds can cover expenses for the well-being and protection of children, provided the care is not given to a member of the candidate's or officeholder's own household. This change aims to help elected officials manage personal childcare needs while they perform their public responsibilities without using personal money. The legislation also outlines other rules for how campaign funds can be spent, including restrictions on using them for legal fines or restitution.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a registration system for landowners who wish to hunt wildlife on their own property. To qualify for a free landowner hunting permit, an individual must own at least five acres of real property and register that land with the relevant commission. The law also allows landowners to request a free, two-day hunting permit for one nonresident immediate family member once per year. Additionally, the bill clarifies that any previous requirements for landowner property registration are no longer valid.