Rep. Cathy Loy

Maddy summaryHB 1013 requires hospitals with emergency departments to have a physician physically present and on duty at all times the emergency department is open. This bill directly affects hospitals operating emergency services by mandating continuous physician staffing coverage. The key provision specifies that a physician must be on-site and responsible for the emergency department during all open hours, rather than relying on remote or on-call arrangements. The bill is currently pending in the Professional Registration and Licensing committee after its initial introduction and hearing.

Maddy summaryHJR 81 proposes a constitutional amendment in Missouri that would establish a fundamental parental right to direct their child's education without government interference. If passed, it would guarantee parents the right to home school without regulations, access public school curricula online, ensure schools avoid teaching specific concepts (like critical race theory or certain diversity programs as defined by law), and prevent schools from following statewide academic standards. The amendment directly affects all parents of school-age children in Missouri, public schools, and school districts by altering educational governance. It requires voter approval in a 2026 election to become part of Missouri's constitution.

Maddy summaryHJR 1 proposes a constitutional amendment to establish strict spending limits for Missouri's state government. It requires that annual spending not exceed a baseline amount (based on prior year appropriations) adjusted by the state's population growth rate (e.g., 100% of prior spending for population decline, 101% for small growth). It creates a "Tax Reform Fund" within the state treasury to cover budget shortfalls only when spending limits are triggered, using revenues from specific tax changes. The amendment also mandates a two-thirds legislative vote to temporarily exceed the spending limit, with the exception lasting no more than 12 months. This directly affects state budgeting decisions and future tax policy implementation.

Maddy summaryHB 100 temporarily lowers Missouri's top income tax rate to 4.95% for tax years 2023-2025, then sets a permanent 4% rate starting January 1, 2026. It allows for future rate reductions (down to 0.1% per year) if state revenue exceeds prior years by specific dollar thresholds. The bill affects all Missouri residents who pay state income tax by modifying how income is taxed across different brackets. The legislation is currently pending in committee after being postponed for further review in February 2025.