Rep. Stephanie Hein

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a pilot program within the Department of Mental Health to provide specialized therapy for young children under seven and their caregivers. The program targets families where either the child or caregiver is eligible for state health coverage or the child is in the custody of social services. It funds mental health professionals to screen children for behavioral issues and deliver joint treatment sessions aimed at improving family dynamics and addressing attachment disorders. The legislation also creates a dedicated state fund for these services and requires annual reports on the number of participants and potential cost savings to other agencies. Additionally, the program includes outreach efforts through schools and primary care doctors to increase awareness and is set to expire six years after its start unless reauthorized.

Maddy summaryHB 1894 establishes the "Firearm Violence Prevention Act," which creates a legal process for courts to issue temporary orders removing firearms from individuals deemed to pose a significant risk of harming themselves or others. Under this bill, law enforcement or other petitioners can request these orders without first notifying the person involved, allowing a judge to make an initial decision based on sworn affidavits within a single day. If the court finds probable cause of such a risk, it issues a temporary order requiring the individual to surrender all firearms and concealed carry permits immediately while a full hearing is scheduled within seven days. The law also defines specific relationships that qualify as family or household members and clarifies that these court orders take precedence over conflicting state agency rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a voluntary program to provide transitional child care subsidies to parents whose income is too high to qualify for full state benefits but still needs assistance. Under the new rules, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education would pay a portion of child care costs based on a sliding scale tied to the family's income, ranging from 80% for those just above the eligibility limit down to 20% for those near the program's maximum income cap. Parents would be responsible for paying the remaining balance directly to their child care providers, and the program would allow families to receive these transitional benefits without first qualifying for the full subsidy tier. The legislation also requires the department to seek federal waivers to implement the plan and mandates annual reporting on participant numbers, program costs, and the impact on employment and state tax revenue.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a schedule of minimum base salaries for public school teachers in Missouri, with amounts increasing annually from 2006 through 2028 before settling at a final figure for 2025 and beyond. It creates a dedicated state grant fund to help school districts afford these raises, allowing districts to apply for money specifically to reach the new salary floors. The law also mandates that salary data be made public and defines "salary" to exclude extra duty pay, while ensuring that part-time teachers receive a proportional share of the minimum rates. A key provision is that the funding mechanism and the grant program itself are set to expire on December 31, 2028.

Maddy summaryHB 1891 establishes a tax credit program for Missouri residents who purchase approved firearm safes or safety devices, such as trigger locks, to help offset the cost of these items. Beginning in the 2025 tax year, eligible taxpayers can claim up to $500 in credits against their state income tax liability for qualifying purchases made within that same year. The state will set specific rules for which products qualify, and the total amount of credits available to all taxpayers is capped at $500,000 annually, with credits awarded on a first-come, first-served basis if the limit is reached. The program is designed to expire automatically six years after it begins unless the legislature chooses to extend it.