Rep. Adrian Plank

Maddy summaryHB 1866 modifies Missouri laws regarding firearms, trespassing, and the use of force to clarify when individuals can legally use physical or deadly force for self-defense. The bill updates rules on property ownership by limiting liability for landowners toward trespassers while maintaining protections for children and consistent intruders. It also expands the circumstances under which a person may use force without a duty to retreat, including situations involving unborn children and specific types of private property. Additionally, the legislation revises restrictions on carrying concealed weapons and discharging firearms in sensitive locations such as schools, churches, and government buildings. These changes aim to provide clearer guidelines for lawful conduct involving firearms and personal safety across various scenarios.

Maddy summaryHB 2186 modifies Missouri laws regarding marijuana by clarifying definitions for public places and smoking, while explicitly prohibiting marijuana use in K-12 schools and licensed child care facilities. The bill also directs the Department of Health and Senior Services to issue marijuana licenses to any qualified applicant who meets minimum standards, effectively removing previous numerical limits on the number of licenses available. Additionally, the legislation allows individuals currently serving sentences for marijuana-related offenses to petition for immediate release and prohibits employers from discriminating against employees who use legal marijuana off the job premises.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a tax incentive for Missouri employers to buy state-owned vehicles for employees who are currently on probation or parole. To qualify, the employee must have completed a state-approved vocational training program and work full-time for the employer for at least twelve consecutive months starting in 2025. If an employer purchases a state vehicle for these specific workers, they can receive a $1,000 tax credit per vehicle, with a maximum of five credits allowed per employer per year and a total state cap of $75,000 annually. The program includes strict verification requirements to ensure the vehicles are used for commuting and will automatically expire six years after it begins unless renewed by lawmakers.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a tax incentive for Missouri employers to buy state-owned vehicles specifically to transport employees who are on probation or parole to and from their workplaces. To qualify for the credit, an employer must hire a full-time employee who has completed a vocational training program approved by the Department of Corrections and keep them employed for at least twelve consecutive months. Each eligible vehicle purchase allows the employer to claim up to $1,000 in tax credits, but a single company can receive no more than five credits per year, and the total amount available to all businesses statewide is capped at $75,000 annually. Employers must provide proof of the vehicle purchase, mileage logs showing transportation of eligible workers, and documentation of the employee's certification to claim the benefit. The program is set to automatically expire six years after it begins unless the legislature passes a law to extend it.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to protect the right to own and carry firearms for self-defense, while allowing local governments like counties and major cities to create their own firearm regulations. The amendment explicitly states that these rights are unalienable and must be upheld by the state, but it also permits localities to issue permits, charge fees, and set penalties for violations as long as they follow specific limits. Additionally, the text clarifies that individuals convicted of violent felonies or deemed a danger due to mental health issues remain prohibited from possessing firearms. Local ordinances must recognize permits from other jurisdictions and cannot impose fines or jail time exceeding one year or a $1,000 fine.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a state tax credit for employers who hire full-time employees who are on probation or parole and have earned a vocational trade certificate through a state-approved program. To qualify, the employer must hire the individual to a full-time position on or after January 1, 2025, and the employee must work for at least twelve consecutive months or forty-six weeks during the tax year. Each eligible hire allows the employer to claim a $1,000 credit against their state income tax liability, with a limit of five credits per employer per year and a total annual cap of $250,000 for all employers combined. The program includes requirements for employers to submit proof of the employee's certification and is set to automatically expire six years after it begins unless reauthorized by the legislature.