Rep. Ann Kelley

Maddy summaryHB 337 modifies state labor rules to allow state agencies to implement four-day, ten-hour work weeks for employees. It specifically ensures that state employees on such schedules do not have to use annual leave when a holiday falls on their regular ten-hour workday (since holidays provide eight hours of paid time off). This change directly affects state employees working under approved alternative work schedules. The bill clarifies that agencies may adopt these schedules without violating labor laws, and employees avoid making up the two-hour difference between holiday pay and their longer workday.

Maddy summaryHB 332 modifies Missouri school discipline policies by requiring annual staff training on discipline procedures, confidentiality, handling student violence, and supporting students with disabilities. It mandates schools to report specific violent crimes (like assault, sexual offenses, or weapon possession) committed on school property to law enforcement and to share student discipline policies with parents and staff. The bill also requires schools to restrict suspended students from being within 1,000 feet of school property during suspension, unless under direct adult supervision or meeting specific exceptions. These changes directly affect school districts, administrators, teachers, and students, aiming to improve safety protocols and transparency.

Maddy summaryHB 35 bans health care providers from performing gender transition surgeries or prescribing hormone treatments and puberty blockers for gender transition to individuals under 18, with an exception for those already receiving such care before August 28, 2023. Violations could result in license revocation for providers. The bill also creates a new legal pathway allowing affected minors to sue providers for up to 15 years after turning 21, with specific damage awards and a rebuttable presumption of harm if infertility occurs. Exceptions apply for medically verified conditions like disorders of sex development.

Maddy summaryHB 626 requires health insurance companies in Missouri to provide enrollees (health insurance members) with specific cost information upon request. It mandates that insurers disclose: (1) the exact out-of-pocket costs (like deductibles and copays) for a specific service from an in-network provider, and (2) the dollar amounts they will pay for that service if delivered by an in-network or out-of-network provider. This information must be accessible online and through alternative methods for those without internet access. The bill does not apply to supplemental insurance policies like Medicare supplements or short-term health plans.

Maddy summaryHB 1123 (not related to assessments, as its title incorrectly states) establishes new rules for Missouri's scholarship programs administered by educational assistance organizations. It requires these organizations to verify tax-exempt status, distribute funds in a specific priority order (favoring prior recipients, students with disabilities/IEPs, low-income students, and military dependents), and limit administrative costs to strict percentages of revenue. The bill mandates that at least 90% of contributions go directly to scholarship accounts, with payments made quarterly or as a lump sum based on state funding targets. This directly affects scholarship organizations, eligible students (including those with disabilities, military ties, or low-income status), and their families.

Maddy summaryHB 338 requires court-appointed guardians ad litem (GALs) to prioritize a child's best interests during specific family court cases. It applies to GALs in proceedings involving child protection (sections 210.110-210.165), juvenile matters (sections 211.442-211.487), custody/visitation/support (sections 452.375-452.410), and adoption/foster care (sections 453.005-453.170). The bill clarifies that GALs must maintain an ethical duty to the child throughout these proceedings, ensuring their advocacy focuses solely on the child's welfare.

Maddy summaryHB 334 replaces multiple Missouri statutes governing motor vehicle registration and safety inspections with 18 new sections. It requires vehicle owners to submit specific details (like vehicle identification numbers, odometer readings, and weight) when registering annually, with special rules for newer vehicles under 10 years old and 150,000 miles. The bill modifies requirements for business-use vehicles, commercial trucks, reconstructed vehicles, and salvage vehicles, including new documentation standards for rebuilt vehicles and adjusted safety inspection rules. These changes directly affect all Missouri vehicle owners and dealers who must comply with updated registration and title procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 333 requires election officials to verify signatures on absentee ballot envelopes against voters' registration records. If a signature doesn't match or is missing, the ballot is rejected. This directly affects absentee voters and election authorities handling mail-in ballots. The bill mandates that officials compare signatures, reject non-compliant ballots, and securely store all envelopes until processing. It establishes a specific verification procedure to ensure ballot integrity for mail-in voting.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows state agencies to implement a four-day, ten-hour work week schedule for their employees. Under the new rules, if a state holiday occurs on an employee's regular ten-hour workday, they do not need to use their own annual leave to cover the extra two hours beyond the standard eight-hour holiday credit. The change applies specifically to state workers and requires approval from the appropriate agency director to establish these alternative schedules.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the rules for public access to records regarding complaints against licensed child care facilities. It ensures that while the details of substantiated complaints and findings remain available to the public, the names of the individuals who reported these issues will be kept confidential. The change directly affects families seeking information about facility safety and the reporters who wish to remain anonymous when filing concerns. By updating the existing section of the law, the legislation clarifies that public requests for complaint records will not include identifying information about the complainants.