Rep. Sean Pouche

Maddy summaryHB 3321 modifies budgeting and financial management rules for urban public library districts. It changes the deadline for approving annual budgets (from a fixed June 30 date to one set by the library board) and specifies how different funds must be handled - requiring separate accounts for operating costs, building projects, and state/federal grants. The bill also clarifies that the library treasurer must follow strict procedures for spending, including board authorization and proper fund allocation, and must provide regular financial reports to the board. These changes directly affect the day-to-day financial operations of urban library districts.

Maddy summaryHB 2756 would revise Missouri's property tax assessment rates by lowering the percentage used to calculate taxes for certain real property classes. Specifically, it reduces the assessment rate for subclass (1) property from 19% to 10%, maintains subclass (2) at 8%, and lowers subclass (3) from 32% to 20%. These changes directly affect property owners and businesses paying real property taxes under these classifications. The bill also includes a specific provision for airport-related property assessments but primarily focuses on adjusting these core tax rates.

Maddy summaryBased on the provided bill text, the title "Authorizes an income tax deduction for certain employee compensation on the first $25,000 received as bonus pay" appears inconsistent with the actual content. This bill (HB 2811) instead modifies Missouri's tax code to adjust federal adjusted gross income (AGI) for state tax calculations. It specifies items to be added back to federal AGI (like certain federal tax refunds, interest on specific government bonds, and net operating loss deductions) and items to be subtracted (such as state tax refunds or income from military service in combat zones). These adjustments affect how Missouri calculates taxable income for residents and nonresidents filing state returns. The bill focuses on aligning Missouri's tax computation with federal rules, not on creating a bonus pay deduction.

Maddy summaryHB 2757 expands pharmacists' scope of practice in Missouri by allowing licensed pharmacists with special certification to develop medication therapy management plans under written protocols from physicians. It permits pharmacists to administer certain vaccines (excluding cholera, monkeypox, and others) and provide HIV post-exposure prophylaxis, all while requiring adherence to CDC guidelines and physician protocols. This directly affects pharmacists (who must complete additional training), physicians collaborating with them, and patients receiving these expanded services. The bill explicitly prohibits pharmacists from independently diagnosing or prescribing, except for emergency insulin supplies under existing law. It also establishes joint rules for vaccine administration and medication therapy protocols between pharmacy and medical boards.

Maddy summaryThis bill regulates fees for professionals assisting veterans with benefits claims. It prohibits charging referral fees, setting upfront fees, or guaranteeing specific benefits. It requires written agreements that limit compensation to five times any monthly benefit increase (paid only if benefits improve) and mandates clear disclosure that the service isn't affiliated with the VA or Missouri Veterans' Commission. The bill also bans using medical professionals with employment ties for exams and restricts handling veterans' personal data through international call centers.

Maddy summaryHB 3105, titled the "Second Amendment Preservation Act," protects Missouri residents' right to possess firearms by declaring federal gun regulations within the state invalid if they exceed constitutional limits. It grants the state attorney general or county prosecutors authority to sue federal officials for infringing on these rights and requires disciplinary action for law enforcement officers who knowingly violate them. The bill also affirms Missouri's exclusive authority to regulate firearms, including maintaining the existing federal excise tax on firearms, which it states does not restrict lawful ownership.

Maddy summaryHB 2742 increases penalties for drivers who fail to stop for a school bus by adding 5 points to their license for this violation. It also allows school districts to install cameras on school buses to detect such failures, but only when the bus is actively loading or unloading students (stop arm extended and lights activated). School districts must approve camera use through a board vote, and footage can only be used as evidence for the violation - unrelated footage cannot be retained. The bill does not require districts to install cameras, only offers this option as a safety tool.

Maddy summaryHJR 153 proposes a constitutional amendment to change how judges are selected in Missouri courts. It would replace current election-based selection with a system where the governor appoints judges (with Senate approval) from a list of nominees recommended by a nonpartisan judicial commission. The amendment also establishes a new seven-year term for all judges, including circuit and associate circuit judges, instead of varying terms under current law. Voters in certain counties could later choose through a ballot measure whether to maintain this appointment system or revert to elections. This change would affect all judges serving in Missouri's circuit courts, associate circuit courts, and higher courts, with the proposal requiring voter approval in the 2026 election.

Maddy summaryHB 2195 requires Missouri public high schools (grades 9-12) to offer a state-approved driver education program as a graduation requirement starting in the 2027-28 school year. The program teaches safe driving knowledge - covering graduated licensing rules, distracted driving risks, proper traffic stop procedures, and current safety data - without requiring students to operate vehicles. Schools may integrate this content into existing courses, and districts must use vetted sample lessons from the state. This directly affects all Missouri public high school students seeking graduation, focusing on practical safety education rather than hands-on driving practice.

Maddy summaryHJR 119 proposes a constitutional amendment to change how judges are selected in Missouri. It would require the governor to appoint judges from three nominees provided by a nonpartisan judicial commission for vacancies in the supreme court, court of appeals, and St. Louis city/Jackson County circuit courts. For other judicial circuits, voters would decide at elections whether to adopt this appointment method (instead of the current system) or maintain the existing process, with changes allowed only once every four years. The amendment must be approved by voters in 2026.