Rep. Jeff Myers

Maddy summaryHB 3068 revises Missouri's criminal history record system by replacing outdated sections with new provisions governing data collection and submission. It requires law enforcement agencies to submit fingerprints, photographs, and biometric data (like facial recognition) for certain arrests - including juveniles under 17 - to the state highway patrol's central repository, with specific rules for juvenile records. The bill also updates definitions for terms like "unique biometric identification" and mandates standardized data formats for reporting to ensure accurate statewide criminal history records. These changes primarily affect police departments, courts, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which manages the central repository for criminal justice data. The bill does not alter sex offender registration terms but updates the underlying system that supports registry administration.

Maddy summaryHB 2740 creates a governance board at the University of Missouri to oversee and report on research using radioisotopes for diagnosing and treating rare pediatric diseases (affecting fewer than 200,000 children under 18 in the U.S.). The board, including university medical representatives, legislative appointees, a patient advocate, and an industry partner, must submit annual public reports to Missouri lawmakers by December 31 each year detailing completed research projects, outcomes, funding used, and legislative recommendations. This bill directly affects the University of Missouri system, patient advocates, and the Missouri legislature through its reporting requirements. The board’s duties expire on June 30, 2030.

Maddy summaryHB 1756 designates the first week of June each year as "June's Week" in Missouri to honor June, a Missouri child with a rare pediatric cancer (ATRT-B), and to raise public awareness about rare pediatric diseases. The bill encourages Missourians to participate in events that promote early symptom recognition and support families affected by these conditions. It is a symbolic observance with no new funding or regulatory changes, solely focused on commemoration and awareness. This is a procedural resolution, not a substantive policy bill.

Maddy summaryHB 2278 would require Missouri's statewide interscholastic activities associations - nonprofits managing school sports and activities for secondary students - to be governed by a five-member board appointed by the Governor with Senate approval. This replaces their current governance structure. The board would consist of five members serving four-year terms (with initial terms staggered), appointed by the Governor after Senate consent. The change directly affects all public school districts that pay fees to these associations for activities like tournaments or memberships.

Maddy summaryHJR 119 proposes a constitutional amendment to change how judges are selected in Missouri. It would require the governor to appoint judges from three nominees provided by a nonpartisan judicial commission for vacancies in the supreme court, court of appeals, and St. Louis city/Jackson County circuit courts. For other judicial circuits, voters would decide at elections whether to adopt this appointment method (instead of the current system) or maintain the existing process, with changes allowed only once every four years. The amendment must be approved by voters in 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 2922 allows manufacturers to provide unapproved investigational drugs, biological products, or devices to patients with terminal, life-threatening, or severely debilitating conditions who have exhausted other FDA-approved treatments. It defines "eligible patients" as those meeting specific medical criteria and requiring physician recommendations and written consent. The bill does not require manufacturers to provide these treatments (they may charge costs), insurers to cover them, or state agencies to penalize doctors for recommending them. It also provides liability protection for providers who follow the law when administering such treatments.

Maddy summaryHJR 121 proposes a constitutional amendment to reduce Missouri's House of Representatives from 163 to 103 members after the 2030 census. It establishes new redistricting rules requiring districts to be nearly equal in population (within 3% deviation), comply with federal voting rights laws, and preserve communities by following county boundaries where possible. If approved by voters in 2026, this amendment would directly affect how legislative districts are drawn and the number of representatives elected in Missouri. The bill does not address term limits, as suggested by its title, but focuses solely on structural changes to the House size and redistricting process.

Maddy summaryHB 1946 replaces multiple existing Missouri laws with 42 new sections to strengthen anti-trafficking efforts. It creates a "Committee on Sex and Human Trafficking Training" composed of representatives from state agencies (like the attorney general and public safety), child advocacy groups, and victim services. The committee will develop annual training guidelines and produce a digital training platform for required anti-trafficking education, targeting professions such as law enforcement and child advocates. This initiative is scheduled to begin on January 1, 2027, and end on December 31, 2031.

Maddy summaryHB 225 allows Missouri police chiefs or their designees to request assistance from law enforcement agencies in other Missouri jurisdictions or within the U.S. (including out-of-state agencies). It specifies that officers making arrests outside their jurisdiction must deliver offenders to local officers and assist with paperwork, while clarifying that officers remain employees of their home agency for liability and workers' compensation during such requests. The bill also confirms that qualified immunity and state/federal court interpretations apply to these cross-jurisdictional actions. It does not change existing emergency vehicle privileges (covered under section 300.100) or limit mutual aid agreements under other statutes.

Maddy summaryHJR 13 is a constitutional amendment proposal that would formally establish the "Missouri Department of the Highway Patrol" within Missouri's state constitution. If approved by voters, it would replace the current reference to highway patrol functions under the Department of Public Safety with a dedicated department (Section 55), headed by a superintendent appointed by the governor with the senate's advice and consent. This amendment does not change current operations but would constitutionally recognize the highway patrol as a distinct department, requiring voter approval in 2026. It directly affects how Missouri's highway safety enforcement structure is defined in state law.