Rep. Greg Sharpe

Primary HB 242

Failed · Missouri House · Lead sponsor

Modifies provisions relating to domestic relations

Maddy summaryHB 242 modifies alimony (maintenance) rules in divorce cases by establishing three types of support: bridge (short-term, max 2 years), rehabilitative (max 4 years to gain skills), and durational (long-term, based on marriage length). It sets strict time limits: durational maintenance cannot exceed 50% of marriage length for short-term marriages (3-10 years), 60% for moderate-term (10-20 years), or 75% for long-term (20+ years). The bill also requires courts to consider new factors like retirement plans and self-sufficiency efforts, while allowing exceptions for "substantial hardship" cases. The bill passed committee but failed in the House on April 9, 2025 (20-120 vote), so it did not become law.

Failed Apr 9, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 409

In committee · Missouri House · Lead sponsor

Adds the definition of "access to children" as it relates to residential care facilities

Maddy summaryHB 409 adds a specific definition for "access to children" to Missouri's residential care facility laws. The definition describes direct contact with children during treatment, education, sports, or recreational activities on a continual, frequent, and meaningful basis. This clarification applies to facilities operating under sections 210.1250-210.1286. The bill does not change existing requirements but provides clearer terminology for enforcement and compliance.

In committee Apr 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 241

In committee · Missouri House · Lead sponsor

Changes the law regarding industrial development corporations by terminating provisions applicable to only Lewis County

Maddy summaryHB 241 ends a special rule that previously applied only to Lewis County for industrial development corporations (IDCs), replacing it with standard requirements used in other counties. The bill requires all IDC board members to be resident taxpayers for at least one year and follow a specific appointment process, rather than the county-specific rules Lewis County had under the old law. This change takes effect after August 28, 2025, when the current board members elected under the old rules complete their terms, aligning Lewis County's IDC governance with statewide standards.

In committee Mar 27, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2851

In committee · Missouri House · Lead sponsor

Modifies provisions relating to domestic relations

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the rules for spousal support in divorce cases by establishing specific time limits based on how long the marriage lasted. It creates three types of support: bridge maintenance for short-term marriages lasting less than seven years, which cannot last more than two years; rehabilitative maintenance for shorter marriages to help a spouse gain job skills, capped at four years; and durational maintenance for moderate to long-term marriages, limited to five, seven, or ten years depending on the marriage length. The legislation also requires courts to consider the payor's ability to retire and the likelihood that both spouses' living standards will decline as they age when setting these limits. Ultimately, the law aims to ensure that financial assistance following a divorce is temporary and encourages self-support, except in cases where strict limits would cause significant hardship.

In committee May 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2240

In committee · Missouri House · Lead sponsor

Creates an opportunity for entities to establish a workforce housing investment fund

In committee May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HCR 30

Passed · Missouri House · Co-sponsor

Expresses support for Israel and recognition of its special relationship with the United States

Passed May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 1460

In committee · Missouri House · Lead sponsor

Changes the law regarding industrial development corporations by terminating provisions applicable to only Lewis County

In committee May 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1459

In committee · Missouri House · Lead sponsor

Modifies provisions relating to disabled american veterans special license plates

In committee May 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 2079

In committee · Missouri House · Co-sponsor

Increase the prisoner reimbursement amount that the state is required to pay to counties

In committee May 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 2407

In committee · Missouri House · Lead sponsor

Establishes tax incentives in relation to workforce and disaster recovery housing

In committee Feb 12, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track