Rep. Emily Weber

Maddy summaryHB 1205 creates a voluntary system allowing Missouri residents to restrict their own firearm purchases by adding their name to either a temporary (up to 6 months) or indefinite restricted list through their local circuit court. To join, individuals submit a form with basic personal details (name, address, DOB) to the court, which then adds their name to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. This restriction automatically suspends any existing concealed carry permit while on the list, reinstating it upon removal. The bill explicitly states this is a voluntary process for individuals who choose to limit their own firearm access, with no requirement for law enforcement involvement in the initial listing.

Maddy summaryHB 1468 modifies Missouri's urban farm tax credit to include small-scale specialty crop farms in rural food deserts and adds a new tax credit for these farms. It provides a 50% tax credit on eligible farm improvement costs (up to $10,000 annually after 2025), limited to farms under 30 acres growing at least three specialty crops (like fruits/vegetables) on half their land in designated food deserts. The credit has annual caps ($200,000 pre-2026, $1.5 million each for urban/specialty farms post-2026) and expires in 2028 unless renewed. It directly affects qualifying farmers in food deserts, not grocery stores, with specific definitions for "food desert" and "specialty crop" in the bill.

Maddy summaryHB 584 creates a "Meat Production Justice Grant Program" administered by Missouri's Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority. It provides grants to eligible beef producers (who maintain Beef Quality Assurance Certification) and pork producers (who maintain Pork Quality Assurance Plus Certification) to fund facility improvements needed to meet quality standards. Grantees must maintain their certifications for five years, and the program includes mechanisms for quarterly verification, corrective action plans for non-compliance, and repayment of funds if standards are not met. The bill establishes a dedicated state fund for these grants, with interest earnings credited back to the fund, and requires the authority to post application procedures online.

Maddy summaryHB 587 prohibits Missouri employers from paying employees differently based on gender for work requiring equal skill, effort, and responsibility under similar working conditions. It specifically bans wage discrimination for "equal work" while allowing pay differences based on seniority, productivity, bona fide factors (like regional costs), or merit systems. The bill also protects employees from retaliation for discussing wages, opposing discrimination, or participating in related investigations. This directly affects all Missouri employers and employees covered by state labor laws.

Maddy summaryHB 741 changes Missouri's higher education tuition rules to allow students who graduated from a Missouri high school (public, private, or home school) to be treated as in-state residents for tuition purposes, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. Non-citizen students must provide a written statement agreeing to regularize their immigration status when eligible. The bill prohibits public colleges and universities from denying admission based solely on immigration status and requires confidentiality for any information collected under this policy.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires firearm owners in Missouri to report lost or stolen guns to local law enforcement within 72 hours of discovering the loss. The law mandates that law enforcement agencies enter the firearm's make, model, and serial number into the state's uniform law enforcement system to track these incidents. Owners who fail to comply face escalating penalties, starting with a fine of up to $100 for a first violation and increasing to a misdemeanor charge with a fine up to $500 for third or subsequent violations. The measure directly affects all firearm owners in the state and law enforcement agencies responsible for recording and tracking lost or stolen weapons.

Maddy summaryHB 588 extends the duration of unemployment benefits in Missouri based on the state's average unemployment rate. It replaces previous provisions with a new section setting benefit limits: 20 weeks if the rate is 9% or higher, down to 13 weeks if below 6%. This directly affects unemployed workers in Missouri who qualify for state unemployment benefits. The bill adjusts benefit length annually using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, without creating new eligibility or changing benefit amounts.

Maddy summaryHB 578 requires state-funded organizations providing pregnancy-related services (like family planning, abortion care, prenatal care, or postpartum support) to share medically accurate and unbiased information about all reproductive health options, including birth control, pregnancy, adoption, and labor. "Medically accurate" is defined as information verified by scientific research, recognized by major medical groups (like the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists or CDC), or aligned with national medical guidelines. Organizations must provide this unbiased information to receive state funding, covering all relevant options without favoring specific choices. The bill applies broadly to any entity receiving state funds for pregnancy-related care or counseling.

Maddy summaryHB 579 requires sellers to disclose the actual sales price in real estate deeds when transferring property. This directly affects real estate sellers and their attorneys who file deeds, as failing to include the price triggers a 5% civil penalty based on the sale amount. The Attorney General or county prosecutors can enforce this by suing for penalties, but the rule does not apply to transactions involving only mineral rights in land. The bill aims to increase transparency in property sales by making price information publicly available in official records.

Maddy summaryHB 1333 clarifies that birthing centers - establishments primarily for childbirth without overnight stays (max 23 hours) - are explicitly excluded from regulations applying to ambulatory surgical centers. This directly affects birthing centers by exempting them from licensing requirements like physician staffing rules and hospital transfer agreements that apply to other surgical facilities. The bill defines birthing centers separately in statute to ensure they are not mistakenly classified under stricter surgical center rules. It focuses on regulatory clarity rather than changing services offered at birthing centers.