Rep. Emily Weber

Maddy summaryHB 580 requires child care facilities (excluding public schools) to stock epinephrine auto-injectors and establish policies for allergy prevention and emergency response to severe allergic reactions. It mandates staff training on recognizing symptoms and using injectors, specifies storage and maintenance rules, and provides legal immunity for staff acting in good faith during emergencies. Facilities must notify emergency services when injectors are used and obtain parental consent for minors under 18, with exceptions for immediate danger. The bill also sets requirements for facility policies covering allergy management approaches, staff roles, confidentiality, and coordination with health authorities.

Maddy summaryHB 589 creates tax credits to improve food access in underserved areas by providing up to $20,000 per small specialty crop farm (max 30 acres growing 3+ specialty crops on half the land) and up to $5,000 per urban farm, based on 50% of eligible improvement expenses. It also establishes a separate tax credit for grocery stores in food deserts, defined as areas with high poverty or low income and limited grocery access. The total annual tax credits for all projects cannot exceed $3 million, and credits must be used for public food distribution, not personal consumption. The bill requires recapture of credits if farms exceed 50% personal use and prohibits transferring or selling credits.

Maddy summaryHB 2045 requires organizations that offer pregnancy-related services, such as family planning, abortion care, and prenatal care, to provide medically accurate and unbiased information about all reproductive health options to qualify for state funding. The bill defines this information as content supported by major medical research and recognized by leading health organizations like the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, the law mandates that these organizations include details on birth control, pregnancy, adoption, labor, and postpartum care in their communications. This measure directly impacts healthcare providers and counseling centers that receive government money by setting specific standards for the information they must share with patients.

Maddy summaryHB 2527 creates a new category called "micro shelter" for small animal rescue organizations that house ten or fewer animals at any given time. These small shelters are exempt from the state's standard licensure and inspection requirements, though they must still register annually with the state director at no cost. The bill also clarifies definitions for various animal-related terms and exempts hobby breeders from licensing rules while requiring them to register for free. Additionally, the legislation establishes specific standards for what constitutes adequate food, water, and housing for animals in regulated facilities.

Maddy summaryHB 2039 updates the rules for senior and multifamily rental housing projects in Missouri that receive federal subsidies, allowing owners to apply for additional state financial assistance. To qualify for this extra funding, property owners must submit a detailed plan to the Missouri Housing Development Commission outlining how they will keep rents affordable for low-, moderate-, and middle-income seniors. The bill defines specific income levels for different tenant groups and requires owners to commit to maintaining affordable rents and proper building maintenance for extended periods, often up to twenty years. If approved, the state may provide incentives such as tax credits, property tax abatements, or grants to help owners manage the costs of keeping these units affordable.

Maddy summaryHB 2046 modifies the laws governing Missouri's soil and water conservation districts to create a new state commission that oversees these local agencies. This commission will consist of four government officials and six farmers, with specific rules ensuring geographic balance across the state and requiring at least half of the farmer members to have expertise in healthy soil practices. The bill also updates legal definitions to clarify terms like "healthy soils practices" and "soil health," emphasizing methods such as cover cropping and reduced tillage to improve land quality. Ultimately, the legislation aims to strengthen the administrative structure for programs that help farmers protect soil and water resources.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires real estate agents and landlords in Missouri to give new residents a packet containing voter registration forms and instructions when they move. The packet must also explain that adults who are already registered in their old county need to update their address. Additionally, the law mandates that anyone who helps collect more than ten voter registration applications must register with the state as a voter registration solicitor. These rules aim to make it easier for people moving to the state to participate in elections while ensuring that those assisting with registration are properly identified.

Maddy summaryHB 2049 extends the duration of unemployment benefits in Missouri by adjusting the number of weeks available based on the state's average unemployment rate, with a specific provision to increase the limit to twenty weeks if the rate reaches nine percent or higher. The bill also updates how partial unemployment benefits are calculated, introduces options for handling severance pay in benefit determinations, and authorizes the state to implement electronic funds transfers for direct deposit of benefits. Additionally, it mandates stricter verification procedures for unemployment claims, including regular cross-checks with Social Security and driver's license databases to prevent fraud. These changes directly affect eligible workers in Missouri who file for unemployment insurance and the state agencies responsible for administering those benefits.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the "Respect People's Abortion Decisions Act," aims to protect an individual's right to terminate a pregnancy before the fetus reaches viability or when necessary to safeguard the person's life or health. It defines key medical terms such as "abortion," "viability," and "medical emergency" to establish clear standards for when procedures are permitted. The legislation explicitly prohibits criminal prosecution for acts authorized under these provisions and includes a severability clause to ensure the remaining parts of the law stay in effect if any section is found invalid.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution urges the Missouri state government to stop funding contracts with Choose Life Marketing, a company that uses digital tools to direct pregnant individuals toward anti-abortion centers. The bill argues that taxpayer money should instead be redirected to expand confidential, evidence-based, and non-directive sexual and reproductive health care services. It specifically criticizes the marketing firm for allegedly misleading people and operating outside standard medical privacy protections. Ultimately, the measure calls for policy changes to cease these specific expenditures and prioritize direct access to comprehensive health care for Missourians.