Rep. Ashley Aune

Maddy summaryHB 3180 ensures that pregnancy cannot block a court from finalizing a divorce (dissolution of marriage) or legal separation. It directly affects individuals seeking divorce or legal separation who are pregnant, removing pregnancy as a barrier to court decisions. The bill requires courts to consider custody, support, and property division as usual but explicitly states that "pregnancy status shall not prevent the court from entering a judgment." This change clarifies that pregnancy does not delay or invalidate divorce proceedings.

Maddy summaryHB 3179 would allow Missouri counties or cities to seek voter approval for a new 0.25% (one-quarter cent) sales tax to fund children's services. If approved by voters, the tax revenue would be deposited into a dedicated "Community Children's Services Fund" managed by local boards. The funds must be used exclusively for services like counseling, family support, and temporary residential care for youth under 19, as outlined in existing law. The bill specifies the voter approval process (via local governing body motion or 8% voter petition), tax collection procedures, and strict rules to prevent commingling with state funds.

Maddy summaryHB 2830 proposes increasing a user fee collected by Missouri recorders of deeds from $3 to $9 per recorded property document. This fee change directly affects property owners and real estate professionals who must pay the fee when recording deeds, mortgages, or other land-related documents. The additional $6 per transaction (making the total $9) would be sent to the Missouri Housing Trust Fund, specifically designated for housing-related programs under Section 215.034. The bill does not alter other fee components, such as the $2 retained by recorders for office operations or the $1 allocated to land survey and local records funds.

Maddy summaryHJR 115 proposes a constitutional amendment to create a property tax exemption for Missouri disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. It defines a "disabled veteran" as a Missouri resident honorably separated from military service with a 100% VA-certified service-connected disability, and a "homestead" as their primary residence (not exceeding 2.5 acres). The exemption would apply to real property used as a primary home, excluding portions rented for more than six months annually. This amendment requires voter approval in the 2026 general election and would replace the current property tax exemption provisions in Missouri's constitution.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds numerous specific psychoactive substances - including fentanyl analogs (like acetyl fentanyl and 3-methylfentanyl), opium derivatives (such as heroin and desomorphine), and hallucinogens (like MDMA, psilocybin, and mescaline) - to the state's Schedule I list of strictly controlled substances. It directly affects individuals possessing or distributing these newly listed drugs, making such actions illegal under enhanced penalties. The bill modifies existing laws to treat possession and delivery of these substances as more severe offenses. It does not include exceptions for industrial hemp or medical use, as specified in the Schedule I criteria.

Maddy summaryHB 2 updates Missouri's congressional district boundaries based on the 2020 U.S. Census data. It establishes eight new districts for Missouri's representation in the U.S. Congress, effective starting with the 2022 election (118th Congress) and continuing through the 2024 election (120th Congress). The bill specifies exact voting areas and census blocks that make up each district, including those in St. Louis City and surrounding regions. This redistricting ensures Missouri's congressional map aligns with the latest population data for federal elections.

Maddy summaryHB 1530 authorizes counties and cities (outside counties) to levy a property tax of up to $0.25 per $100 of assessed value, but only after voter approval. The tax revenues must fund a dedicated "Community Children's Services Fund" for counseling, family support, and temporary residential services for children under 18. It requires a majority vote in a local election or petition process to implement the tax, and strictly prohibits using these funds for any purpose other than the specified children's services. The bill directly affects local governments that choose to seek voter approval, with the primary beneficiaries being minors in those communities.

Maddy summaryHB 1304 redefines key abortion-related terms in Missouri law, including defining "unborn child" as beginning at conception and expanding "medical emergency" to include risks of "substantial and irreversible physical impairment." It adds abortion facilities to reporting requirements for health care-associated infection data, mandating they submit patient and financial data to the Department of Health and Senior Services. The bill also establishes new definitions for terms like "Down Syndrome" and "gestational age," while modifying existing legal language around abortion procedures. These changes primarily affect abortion facilities, healthcare providers, and the Department of Health, shifting how abortion-related data is collected and defined under state law.

Maddy summaryHCR 4 designates the last full week in April each year as "Infertility Awareness Week" in Missouri. This symbolic resolution aims to raise public understanding of infertility, reduce stigma, and highlight the emotional, financial, and medical challenges faced by individuals and couples affected by infertility - impacting millions of Missourians. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change healthcare access; instead, it formally recognizes the week to support awareness efforts led by local and national organizations. The resolution was introduced by Representative Murray and sent to the governor for approval.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Missouri's human rights laws to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing, and public accommodations. It defines these protected categories to include an individual's gender-related identity, appearance, or mannerisms, regardless of their sex assigned at birth. The legislation applies to employers with six or more employees, as well as businesses and organizations that offer goods or services to the general public. By amending existing statutes, the bill ensures that unfair treatment due to these characteristics is considered illegal under state law.