Rep. Jim Schulte

Maddy summaryHB 2619 creates two new special license plates for Missouri veterans: one for those who served in both Afghanistan and Iraq (requiring both campaign medals) and another for veterans who served only in Afghanistan (requiring the Afghanistan Campaign medal). Eligible veterans must be honorably discharged or currently serving and pay a $15 fee in addition to standard registration costs. The plates replace "SHOW-ME STATE" with "AFGHANISTAN & IRAQ VETERAN" or "AFGHANISTAN VETERAN" and display the respective campaign medals on the left side. They are non-transferable (except to co-owners after the veteran's death) and cannot be used on commercial vehicles over 24,000 pounds gross weight.

Maddy summaryHB 3105, titled the "Second Amendment Preservation Act," protects Missouri residents' right to possess firearms by declaring federal gun regulations within the state invalid if they exceed constitutional limits. It grants the state attorney general or county prosecutors authority to sue federal officials for infringing on these rights and requires disciplinary action for law enforcement officers who knowingly violate them. The bill also affirms Missouri's exclusive authority to regulate firearms, including maintaining the existing federal excise tax on firearms, which it states does not restrict lawful ownership.

Maddy summaryHB 2928 modifies requirements for firearms safety instructors who issue certificates needed for Missouri concealed carry permits. It specifies that training must cover 10 safety topics (including marksmanship, safe storage, and firearm laws) and require at least 8 hours of instruction, including live-fire tests where applicants must hit targets with 15+ rounds. The bill requires instructors to maintain student records for four years, verify competency during live-fire exercises, and submit to a statewide database managed by the Missouri sheriff methamphetamine relief taskforce for annual $10 registration. This directly affects applicants seeking carry permits and qualified firearms safety instructors who must meet new standards to issue valid training certificates.

Maddy summaryHB 2365 requires licensed child care facilities to stock epinephrine auto-injectors, train staff to recognize and respond to severe allergic reactions, and adopt written allergy management policies by July 2028. Facilities must store devices accessibly, provide staff training on use, and notify emergency services when devices are administered. The bill provides liability protection for staff acting in good faith during emergencies and explicitly excludes public schools from coverage. It directly affects child care facilities by standardizing emergency response protocols for life-threatening allergies.

Maddy summaryHB 2641 is a definitional bill that adds specific terms to existing cannabis laws, such as "acute pain," "addict," and "drug paraphernalia." It does not create new cannabis policies or affect current regulations; instead, it provides standardized definitions for enforcement and legal clarity. The bill directly affects law enforcement, healthcare providers, and courts by clarifying terminology in drug-related cases. This is a procedural update to legal terminology, not a substantive policy change regarding cannabis access or use. The bill passed committee with no opposition but contains no new provisions beyond these definitions.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 27th each year as "Ulysses S. Grant Day" in Missouri. It encourages Missouri citizens to observe the day through events celebrating Ulysses S. Grant, who lived in St. Louis after graduating from West Point and before the Civil War. The bill creates no new legal requirements or funding, only establishing an annual commemorative observance. It directly affects Missouri residents by designating a specific date for honoring Grant's historical connection to the state.

Maddy summaryHJR 115 proposes a constitutional amendment to create a property tax exemption for Missouri disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. It defines a "disabled veteran" as a Missouri resident honorably separated from military service with a 100% VA-certified service-connected disability, and a "homestead" as their primary residence (not exceeding 2.5 acres). The exemption would apply to real property used as a primary home, excluding portions rented for more than six months annually. This amendment requires voter approval in the 2026 general election and would replace the current property tax exemption provisions in Missouri's constitution.

Maddy summaryHB 2169 restricts utility companies from using eminent domain to take land from other utility providers (like municipalities or cooperatives) unless the company seeks only a nonexclusive right-of-way that won’t disrupt existing services or future expansion. It specifically prevents condemnation for wind/solar energy facilities themselves but allows utilities to acquire rights for transmission lines connecting renewable energy sources to the grid. This bill directly affects utility companies, rural cooperatives, and other providers of public utility services seeking to expand infrastructure.

Maddy summaryHB 2266 replaces Missouri's current law on unlawful use of weapons with specific prohibitions. It bans carrying concealed weapons in restricted areas (like schools, churches, and government buildings), discharging firearms near occupied buildings, and possessing weapons while intoxicated. The bill exempts law enforcement officers, prison staff, and military personnel acting in official duties, even when carrying weapons in restricted locations. This clarifies what constitutes a violation but does not change existing penalty levels for the offense.

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.