Rep. Aaron McMullen

Maddy summaryThis bill is a non-binding resolution that urges the Governor of Missouri to deploy National Guard members to Texas to assist with border security. It does not authorize the deployment itself or allocate any state funds, but rather asks the governor to consider sending troops to support Texas officials in preventing unauthorized immigration. The text notes that other states have already sent guards to the border and suggests Missouri could provide operational and surveillance support. Because it is a recommendation rather than a law, it has no immediate legal effect on the state or its residents.

Maddy summaryHB 1833 creates a new "Office of Election Crimes and Security" within the secretary of state's office to handle complaints and investigate alleged election law violations. The office will employ a director and investigators who have the power to subpoena records and enter polling places to gather evidence, while also overseeing a voter fraud hotline. If an investigation reveals a potential crime, the findings are sent to the attorney general and local prosecutors for further action. The bill also requires the office to submit annual reports to state leaders detailing the number of complaints received, investigations conducted, and their outcomes. Additionally, it clarifies that the attorney general has concurrent authority with local prosecutors to investigate election-related offenses statewide.

Maddy summaryHB 2366 creates the Missouri Parent Empowerment Act, which allows state taxpayers to claim a refundable tax credit for eligible education expenses incurred for their children attending private, parochial, or home schools. The bill defines eligible expenses to include tuition, textbooks, tutoring, and specialized educational services, while explicitly excluding costs like basic school supplies and fees for activities sponsored by public schools. To qualify, the student must be a state resident enrolled in a private or home school, and the taxpayer cannot simultaneously use the state's existing Empowerment Scholarship Accounts program for the same child. The credit is capped at the lesser of the total qualified expenses or a specific state funding target and requires taxpayers to submit detailed receipts and documentation with their state tax returns.

Maddy summaryHB 1828 updates the legal definitions and requirements for the minimum school term in public schools, directly affecting school districts and students. The bill establishes a minimum of 1,044 hours of actual pupil attendance per year, replacing previous mandates for a specific number of school days, while still requiring 168 days for districts in certain urban or charter areas unless they adopt a four-day week. It also clarifies terms like "school day" and "school year," allows for reduced attendance due to weather or facility damage for up to two years, and sets specific attendance hour requirements for kindergarten students.

Maddy summaryHB 2592 modifies the rules for solar energy systems, specifically updating the definitions and requirements for "net metering" in Missouri. The bill clarifies who qualifies as a customer-generator and sets new limits on how much solar capacity utilities must allow, raising the cap from five percent to fifteen percent of a utility's peak load. It also changes how credits are applied for excess electricity generated by solar panels, allowing them to be used at any time within a twelve-month period rather than just the next billing cycle. Additionally, the legislation updates the safety standards that solar installations must meet and outlines how customers and utilities share the costs of necessary metering equipment.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the legal definition and penalties for sexual abuse in the second degree to specifically address situations involving foster parents and their foster children. It establishes that any sexual contact between a foster parent and a foster child is automatically considered a class A felony, regardless of whether the child consented. Additionally, the bill clarifies that a foster child's consent cannot be used as a legal defense in cases where a foster parent engages in sexual contact with them. These changes aim to strengthen protections for minors in foster care by ensuring severe consequences for foster parents who violate these boundaries.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges the federal government to continue allowing civilians to purchase surplus ammunition produced at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Missouri. It argues that stopping these sales would harm national security by reducing military preparedness and eliminate up to 700 jobs at the facility. The measure also emphasizes that the plant's operation supports the constitutional right to keep and bear arms and serves a critical national security role. This document is a non-binding expression of support rather than a law that directly changes federal policy.

Maddy summaryHB 1830 creates a legal framework allowing adults aged 21 and older to use psilocybin for therapeutic purposes if they have specific conditions like PTSD, depression, substance use disorders, or require end-of-life care. To qualify, individuals must enroll in a clinical trial or be declined due to lack of space, obtain a physician's certification, and have their psilocybin tested by a state-licensed laboratory before use. The bill also provides immunity from civil and criminal penalties for patients, assistants, and licensed laboratories involved in the process, while prohibiting state agencies from sharing participant data with the federal government. Additionally, the legislation allocates two million dollars in grants for research and requires the Department of Health and Senior Services to submit annual reports on the program's implementation and outcomes.

Maddy summaryHB 1955 updates Missouri state laws regarding how the state manages its financial assets and how residents calculate their state income taxes. The bill requires the state treasurer to keep at least one percent of state funds in local banks as cash or interest-bearing deposits, provided these funds are not needed for current expenses. It also modifies the state income tax code by adding specific federal tax refunds and interest amounts to a taxpayer's income while allowing certain deductions to be subtracted. These tax adjustments are designed to align Missouri's tax calculations with changes in federal tax laws, such as rules on business interest and property tax deductions.