Rep. Emily Weber

Maddy summaryHB 2089 creates a property tax exemption for Missouri veterans with service-connected disabilities, directly affecting qualifying veterans and their surviving spouses. The bill grants annual exemptions of $2,500 for veterans with 30-49% disability (certified by the VA) and $5,000 for those with 50-69% disability, applied to their primary residence valued under $250,000. Surviving spouses may qualify if the veteran died in service, was eligible but died before applying, or if the spouse receives VA dependency compensation. The exemption applies to tax years beginning January 1, 2027, and requires the veteran to own and reside in the property as their principal home.

Maddy summaryHB 2490 requires licensed child care facilities (not public schools) to stock epinephrine auto-injectors and establish allergy response protocols. Facilities must train staff to recognize severe allergic reactions, store devices properly, and follow specific administration procedures, including obtaining parental consent when possible. The bill also provides liability protection for staff acting in good faith under these protocols and mandates written allergy management policies by July 2028. These changes directly affect child care providers and their staff, aiming to improve emergency response for severe allergies in childcare settings.

Maddy summaryHB 583 establishes a state program to regulate livestock grazing for clearing vegetation on land. The Missouri Department of Agriculture must set specific standards, including limiting grazing to once per year on any plot, capping it at 30 consecutive days annually, defining authorized livestock, and requiring permits with fees. Landowners or contractors needing to use grazing for vegetation clearing must obtain a permit and follow rules on livestock care, noise, neighbor notifications, and temporary fencing exemptions. The program includes a dedicated fund for administration, financed by permit fees, with funds retained biennially rather than reverting to general revenue.

Maddy summaryHB 577 modifies Missouri's senior housing subsidy program to require owners of eligible senior rental housing projects to submit plans demonstrating how they will maintain affordability for specific tenant groups. The bill mandates that owners seeking additional subsidies must create plans showing how they will keep 40% of units affordable for low-income seniors and 60% for moderate-income seniors, with rent limits tied to income thresholds. It establishes new requirements for property owners to secure state incentives like tax credits or grants to support these affordability measures. The law aims to preserve long-term affordability by restricting rent increases and requiring maintenance funding for subsidized housing units.

Maddy summaryHB 582 requires manufacturers to provide independent repair shops with access to repair manuals, service parts, and documentation for consumer products (excluding motor vehicles) on fair and reasonable terms. The law defines "fair and reasonable terms" as pricing based on the manufacturer's actual cost for parts and comparable market prices, excluding research and development costs. This directly affects manufacturers who sell consumer products and independent repair businesses, enabling them to fix products without relying solely on manufacturer-authorized services. The bill does not apply to motor vehicles.

Maddy summaryHB 590 requires landlords to provide new renters and realtors to provide new homebuyers with voter registration packets at the time of lease signing or home closing. The packets must include a voter registration form, instructions for completing it, and a notice that already-registered voters in the county need to update their address. This applies to all residential leases and real estate sales in Missouri, directly affecting new residents who receive the packets. The bill mandates this through new sections 441.325 (landlords) and 442.620 (realtors) in Missouri law.

Maddy summaryHB 586 establishes minimum operational standards for animal micro shelters in Missouri, directly affecting shelters, boarding kennels, commercial breeders, and animal welfare organizations. The bill defines "adequate food" (provided every 12 hours max), "adequate water" (every 8 hours max), and "adequate housing" (sanitary, weather-protected space per USDA guidelines). It repeals outdated sections and creates the "Animal Care Facilities Act" to standardize these requirements across facilities housing animals for research, breeding, or adoption. The law focuses on concrete daily care metrics rather than broader welfare policies.

Maddy summaryHB 581 repeals Missouri's current abortion law and replaces it with a new law that protects the right to terminate a pregnancy before fetal viability or when necessary to protect a person's life or health, as determined by a licensed physician. The bill defines key terms like "abortion," "viability," and "medical emergency" to clarify the scope of these protections. It also prohibits criminal prosecution for abortions performed under these conditions, directly affecting abortion providers, patients, and state enforcement of abortion regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 585 replaces outdated definitions in Missouri's soil and water conservation law with new terms focused on "healthy soils practices." The bill defines these practices as specific farming methods - like cover cropping, no-till farming, and managed grazing - that improve soil health by increasing organic matter, water retention, and biodiversity. It also clarifies roles such as "land representative" (a farm owner's authorized agent) and describes the state's soil and water conservation cost-share program as a funding incentive to protect soil and water resources. This bill directly affects Missouri farmers, soil and water conservation districts, and state agricultural policy by establishing clear standards for conservation practices.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment in Missouri that guarantees the right to bear arms for self-defense, home protection, and lawful duties, stating these rights are "unalienable" and any restrictions must undergo strict scrutiny. It allows counties and cities (including St. Louis and Kansas City) to create local firearm regulations through ordinances, such as requiring permits with cost-based fees (maxing $500), background checks, and penalties up to $1,000 fines or 1 year in jail for violations. The amendment explicitly exempts active/passive law enforcement, judges, security guards, and military personnel from local rules, while permitting restrictions only for convicted violent felons or those deemed a danger due to mental health issues. The measure aims to align with the federal Second Amendment but would override other state laws on local firearm ordinances.