Rep. Adrian Plank

Maddy summaryHB 298 repeals the specific provision that allowed charter schools to operate in Boone County, Missouri. This bill removes Boone County from the list of eligible areas where charter schools could be established under existing law. The change directly affects Boone County school districts and families seeking charter school options there, as it eliminates the legal basis for new charter schools in that county. The bill does not alter charter school rules for other Missouri districts but specifically targets the authorization for Boone County.

Maddy summaryHB 1282 removes restrictions on the number of marijuana facility licenses Missouri can issue. It requires the Department of Health to grant licenses to any applicant meeting minimum constitutional standards for cultivation, dispensary, or manufacturing facilities, directly affecting businesses seeking to operate in these sectors. The bill allows the department to deny a license only to comply with a constitutional 10% cap on a single entity owning multiple licenses. This eliminates prior regulatory limits on license numbers while maintaining the ownership cap, aiming to increase supply to meet market demand.

Maddy summaryHB 1279 would allow individuals currently incarcerated for marijuana-related offenses to petition their sentencing court to end their sentence and be released immediately. This applies specifically to people serving time *only* for marijuana crimes, with the Department of Corrections required to release them without delay upon the court's order. The bill creates a straightforward process where eligible inmates can request early release through the court system. The bill is currently pending in the Emerging Issues committee (referred May 15, 2025) and has not yet been voted on.

Maddy summaryHB 191 designates the first full week in May as "Missouri Compost Awareness Week" to encourage citizens to participate in events promoting composting food scraps and yard waste. The bill does not create new regulations or funding but aims to raise public awareness about composting's role in improving soil health. It directly affects Missouri residents by highlighting community opportunities to engage with sustainable waste practices. This is a symbolic, awareness-focused measure with no direct policy changes or financial obligations.

Maddy summaryHB 193 redefines what qualifies as "renewable energy resources" under state law, expanding the list to include methane from landfills, agricultural operations, wastewater treatment, clean wood (like pallets), and small-scale hydropower (under 10MW). It specifically adds these sources to the existing definition, which already covered wind, solar, and biomass, while clarifying that pumped storage hydropower is excluded. This change directly affects utilities and renewable energy developers who must report renewable energy generation under current programs. The bill does not create new requirements but updates the legal definition to include these additional sources, with future renewable sources requiring certification by the Department of Economic Development.

Maddy summaryHB 725 restricts foreign ownership of Missouri's agricultural land by limiting total foreign ownership to under 1% of the state's total farmland. It prohibits any foreign business from acquiring new agricultural land after August 28, 2025, and bans transfers of existing foreign-owned land to other foreign entities after that date. All proposed transfers of agricultural land by foreign businesses must be submitted to the Missouri Department of Agriculture for review to ensure compliance with the 1% ownership cap. The bill directly affects foreign businesses owning or seeking to purchase farmland in Missouri, with the new rules taking effect in 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 550 repeals 21 existing Missouri firearm laws and replaces them with six new sections. It promotes responsible gun ownership (including parental supervision and reporting stolen firearms) and condemns unlawful firearm transfers. The bill modifies property owners' liability to trespassers, particularly adding specific protections for children harmed by dangerous conditions on land. It also clarifies when individuals may use force in self-defense, stating force is permissible when reasonably believed necessary to prevent unlawful force. The changes directly affect property owners, gun owners, and individuals involved in self-defense scenarios.

Maddy summaryHJR 6 proposes a constitutional amendment to expand property tax exemptions in Missouri, primarily affecting disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. The amendment would exempt the primary home (homestead) of disabled veterans - defined as those certified by the VA for 100% service-connected disability - and their surviving spouses (if they continue living in the home) from property taxes. It also maintains existing exemptions for business inventories (e.g., manufacturers' raw materials and retailers' stock) and properties used by religious, charitable, or educational organizations. The amendment requires voter approval in Missouri’s 2026 general election.

Maddy summaryHB 1026 converts Missouri's temporary pilot program for agricultural education in elementary schools into a statewide requirement. Starting in the 2026-27 school year, all public elementary schools must implement their own agricultural education programs, which they must fully fund themselves. The bill mandates that schools design grade-appropriate curricula including classroom instruction, hands-on activities, and leadership development, but does not provide new state funding for these programs. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will oversee implementation and evaluate the program after three years.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the state's Uniform Parentage Act to clarify legal parentage for children conceived through assisted reproduction using donated genetic material. It establishes that a spouse or intended parent who consents in writing to the procedure is legally recognized as the natural parent, while sperm, egg, and embryo donors are generally not considered parents unless they explicitly agree otherwise in a written contract. The law also allows courts to recognize oral agreements regarding parentage if there is clear and convincing evidence that the parties intended to share parenting responsibilities. Additionally, the bill requires written consent from all original genetic contributors when their material is used by intended parents who are not their spouses or partners. These changes aim to provide a consistent legal framework for families formed through modern reproductive technologies.