Rep. Adrian Plank

Maddy summaryHB 1690 suspends fees paid by Missouri beef producers to the Missouri Beef Industry Council until the U.S. Congress passes a law requiring country-of-origin labeling on beef products. Specifically, it pauses fees collected under sections 275.300-275.370 until federal law mandates labels like "Product of the U.S.A." for beef born, raised, and slaughtered entirely in the U.S. The suspension automatically ends if Congress enacts such labeling, but reinstates if that federal law is later repealed. This bill directly affects Missouri beef producers who currently pay these fees, pending federal action on labeling requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 1697 pauses fees paid to the Missouri Beef Industry Council by beef producers until the U.S. Congress passes a law requiring "Product of the U.S.A." labels on beef exclusively born, raised, and slaughtered in the U.S. The bill directly affects the Council, which would temporarily stop receiving these fees, and impacts beef industry operators who would not pay them during the suspension. The key mechanism is linking the fee collection to federal legislation, with fees resuming only if Congress enacts the required labeling law. This policy change delays a state-level fee stream pending federal action on country-of-origin labeling.

Maddy summaryHB 1662 requires all public schools to provide every enrolled student with one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day they attend classes. This applies to all students attending public schools as defined by state law, directly affecting every child in participating schools. The bill mandates daily meal provision without requiring families to qualify for reduced-price programs. It creates a new requirement for school districts to cover the cost of these meals for all students. The legislation is still in early stages, having been prefaced and read for the first time.

Maddy summaryHB 1618 proposes a new "Missouri Clean Indoor Air Act" by redefining key terms that determine where smoking and vaping are prohibited. It clarifies that smoke-free rules apply to restaurants, health care facilities, government buildings, and most workplaces, while creating specific exemptions for certain cigar-tobacco bars that meet revenue thresholds (over 50% from tobacco sales). The bill defines terms like "electronic smoking device" (including e-cigarettes and vapes), "secondhand smoke," and "enclosed area" to establish clear boundaries for smoke-free zones. This proposed legislation would directly affect businesses (especially bars and food service venues), employees, and public health agencies by standardizing indoor air quality requirements. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (prefiled and read first/second time in 2026) and has not yet become law.

Maddy summaryHB 2334 prohibits individuals under 18 years old from carrying firearms in public areas within urban zones in Missouri. The bill directly affects minors in urban settings, restricting their ability to carry firearms in public spaces like parks, streets, or shopping areas. It replaces existing gun laws with new provisions defining key terms like "firearm" and "concealable firearm," while establishing penalties for violations. The law specifically targets carrying firearms (not possession) in designated urban public areas, with no exceptions mentioned in the text.

Maddy summaryHB 1896 allows individuals currently incarcerated for marijuana-related offenses to seek immediate release by petitioning their sentencing court. It specifically applies to people serving time *only* for marijuana offenses, requiring the Department of Corrections to release them without delay upon a court order. The bill amends Missouri law to override standard sentencing rules for these cases, enabling courts to vacate sentences and end incarceration. This creates a direct pathway for eligible individuals to be freed from custody and supervision under the department's control.

Maddy summaryHB 1895 updates Missouri's Uniform Parentage Act to clarify parental rights in assisted reproduction cases. It requires written consent from an intended parent (not the biological parent) when using donated sperm, eggs, or embryos from a non-spouse donor, treating that intended parent as the legal parent. Donors are not considered legal parents unless they signed a written agreement beforehand, though oral agreements may be considered if documented evidence exists. The bill directly affects intended parents, donors, and individuals using assisted reproduction services in Missouri.

Maddy summaryHB 1897 requires Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services to issue licenses to any applicant meeting minimum standards for marijuana cultivation, dispensary, or infused products facilities. It removes existing regulatory limits on the number of licenses while allowing denial if an applicant would exceed the 10% ownership cap for certain licenses under Missouri's constitution. The bill directly affects applicants seeking these licenses and the licensing department, mandating approval unless constitutional ownership limits are violated. It makes no changes to the constitutional requirements themselves but modifies how the department processes applications.

Maddy summaryHB 1898 requires Missouri's publicly funded state colleges and universities to permit students to use medical marijuana on campus, as authorized under existing state law. The bill directly affects all public institutions of higher education receiving state funding and students with valid medical marijuana authorizations. It mandates that campuses allow such use without disciplinary action and directs the Department of Higher Education to create implementing rules. This policy change would align campus regulations with Missouri's medical marijuana program, requiring institutions to accommodate authorized student use.

Maddy summaryHB 1902 updates Missouri's legal definition of "renewable energy resources" for regulatory purposes. It specifically lists eligible sources like wind, solar, small-scale hydropower (under 10 MW without new dams), waste-to-energy processes, and dedicated biomass crops, while explicitly excluding nuclear power and pumped-storage hydropower. This definition directly affects electric utilities, the Public Service Commission, and the Department of Economic Development when implementing renewable energy programs. The bill makes no new requirements but clarifies which energy sources qualify under existing law.