Rep. Emily Weber

Maddy summaryThis bill requires firearm owners in Missouri to report lost or stolen guns to local law enforcement within 72 hours. The law mandates that police enter the firearm's make, model, and serial number into a state database to track the weapon. Owners who fail to comply face escalating penalties, starting with a fine of up to $100 for a first offense and potentially rising to a misdemeanor charge for repeated violations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires manufacturers to provide repair information and service parts to independent repair shops and product owners on fair and reasonable terms. It mandates that these groups receive the same diagnostic data, firmware updates, and technical documentation that authorized repair providers get, including access to specialized diagnostic tools. The law explicitly excludes motor vehicles from these requirements and allows manufacturers to protect trade secrets while ensuring security-related functions can still be reset. Additionally, the bill permits independent providers to request standardized formats for repair information if the manufacturer offers them to others in that same format.

Maddy summaryHB 2037 updates Missouri's existing laws to prohibit employers from discriminating against employees based on gender, specifically by ensuring equal pay for work requiring equal skill, effort, and responsibility. The bill expands the definition of wages to include various forms of compensation such as bonuses, stock options, and tips, while allowing pay differences only for legitimate reasons like seniority, merit, or production quantity. It also strengthens protections against retaliation by making it illegal for employers to punish workers who discuss their own or others' wages or who file complaints about pay discrimination. Employees who believe they have been subjected to gender-based pay discrimination or retaliation can file claims with the state labor commission or pursue civil action to recover unpaid wages, lost benefits, and potential damages.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a grant program in Missouri to help beef and pork producers improve their facilities and operations. To qualify, producers must already hold specific quality assurance certifications and agree to maintain them for five years while adhering to sustainable practices. The program prioritizes producers with the greatest financial need and requires regular compliance checks, with funds only available if the state legislature approves them.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires anyone recording a real estate sales contract to include the specific sales price of the property in their official documents. If a contract is recorded without this price information, the buyer must pay a fine equal to five percent of the property's sales price. The state's attorney general or the local county prosecutor can file a lawsuit to collect these penalties. However, the rule does not apply to contracts that transfer only mineral rights rather than the land itself.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to Missouri that would protect the right to own firearms for defense and civil service, while allowing local governments in specific counties to regulate gun possession. The amendment mandates that any restrictions on these rights must undergo strict scrutiny and prohibits the state from refusing to protect them, except for convicted violent felons or individuals deemed dangerous due to mental health issues. It explicitly permits counties, the city of St. Louis, and the city of Kansas City to enact their own ordinances regarding permits, fees, and penalties, provided those penalties do not exceed a $1,000 fine or one year in jail. Additionally, the text requires that any local permit fees be limited to covering only the actual cost of issuing the permit and must be valid for no more than five years.