Rep. Mike Steinmeyer

Maddy summaryHB 2566 removes the expiration date (sunset provision) from Missouri's Line of Duty Compensation Act, making the death benefit permanent. The law provides $100,000 in compensation to survivors of public safety officers (including firefighters, law enforcement, EMTs, and air ambulance crew) who die "in the line of duty" due to work-related injuries, illness, or violence. Previously, this benefit would have expired after a set period without legislative renewal. The bill ensures survivors of qualifying officers will continue to receive this payment without needing future legislative action to extend it.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the "Child Protection Through Nonprofit Integrity Act," prohibits individuals required to register as sex offenders for crimes against minors from working with or volunteering for child-serving organizations (like schools, camps, youth programs, or childcare centers). It requires these organizations to annually certify, under penalty of perjury, that they have checked the Missouri sex offender registry for all staff and volunteers and confirm no disqualified individuals are involved. Organizations that fail to comply face denied registration, civil penalties up to $50,000 per violation, and a five-year loss of state funding eligibility. Violations by disqualified offenders carry felony penalties (class D for first offense, class C for repeat), while organization leaders knowingly allowing such individuals face felony charges and a 10-year ban from similar roles.

Maddy summaryHB 1992 makes it illegal to install, conceal, or place an electronic tracking device on a motor vehicle without the consent of all owners, specifically to monitor occupants. This law directly affects individuals who track vehicles without permission, such as partners, stalkers, or unauthorized third parties. Key exceptions include law enforcement during investigations, parents monitoring minor children in their vehicle, tracking stolen vehicles, and certain insurance or rental company uses. Violations are punishable as a class A misdemeanor for a first offense or a class E felony for repeat offenses, excluding manufacturer-installed tracking systems.

Maddy summaryHB 1947 creates the Missouri Gaming Bureau within the Department of Public Safety to handle criminal and regulatory investigations for the state's gaming and lottery industries. The bureau, led by a Missouri State Highway Patrol officer appointed by the patrol superintendent, will investigate violations at casinos (under sections 313.800-313.850) and video lottery operations. It grants bureau members full peace officer authority to enforce gaming rules and investigate violations on casino premises. The bureau will be funded using administrative revenues from the state lottery and gaming license fees, directly affecting casinos, video lottery operators, and the Missouri Gaming/Lottery Commissions.

Maddy summaryHB 1996 replaces Missouri's current rules for driver's license suspensions and revocations with new provisions. It allows courts or the director of revenue to grant limited driving privileges for essential activities like work, school, medical care, or shopping at grocery stores and pharmacies if an undue hardship would occur without driving. To qualify, applicants must submit a written request, provide proof of insurance, and sometimes install an ignition interlock device in their vehicle. After a license suspension ends, the license is returned immediately upon meeting requirements; after revocation, a new license must be applied for.

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 2693 replaces Missouri's existing port authority rules with new provisions. It authorizes cities or counties near navigable waterways to form port authorities (recognized as state political subdivisions) after approval by the state highways and transportation commission. The commission must consider factors like population, economic feasibility, river traffic potential, and whether the proposed area overlaps with existing port authorities. Cities with 300,000+ residents bordering Kansas automatically qualify for approval, and new port authorities cannot overlap with existing ones.

Maddy summaryHB 3068 revises Missouri's criminal history record system by replacing outdated sections with new provisions governing data collection and submission. It requires law enforcement agencies to submit fingerprints, photographs, and biometric data (like facial recognition) for certain arrests - including juveniles under 17 - to the state highway patrol's central repository, with specific rules for juvenile records. The bill also updates definitions for terms like "unique biometric identification" and mandates standardized data formats for reporting to ensure accurate statewide criminal history records. These changes primarily affect police departments, courts, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which manages the central repository for criminal justice data. The bill does not alter sex offender registration terms but updates the underlying system that supports registry administration.

Maddy summaryHB 2740 creates a governance board at the University of Missouri to oversee and report on research using radioisotopes for diagnosing and treating rare pediatric diseases (affecting fewer than 200,000 children under 18 in the U.S.). The board, including university medical representatives, legislative appointees, a patient advocate, and an industry partner, must submit annual public reports to Missouri lawmakers by December 31 each year detailing completed research projects, outcomes, funding used, and legislative recommendations. This bill directly affects the University of Missouri system, patient advocates, and the Missouri legislature through its reporting requirements. The board’s duties expire on June 30, 2030.

Maddy summaryHB 2178 changes how property taxes are calculated in Missouri. It sets new assessment rates: 19% for most residential property, 12% for certain commercial land, and 32% for others, while reducing rates for specific items like solar panels (5%) and historic vehicles (5%). The bill also adds rules for assessing property near airports (deducting costs paid by non-government parties for improvements) and requires counties to submit two-year assessment plans for approval. These changes directly affect all property owners, counties, and cities in Missouri, particularly those with airport-adjacent land or solar installations meeting the 2022 deadline.