Rep. Jim Schulte

Maddy summaryHB 3029 regulates who can charge for helping veterans navigate benefits claims. It prohibits most paid advisors from receiving compensation for assisting with veterans' benefits matters (except under federal law), requiring written agreements that comply with federal fee guidelines (38 CFR 14.636). The bill mandates clear disclosures to veterans stating the service isn't affiliated with the VA or Missouri Veterans' Commission and that free help may be available elsewhere. It bans guarantees of specific benefits, excessive fees, and access to veterans' personal medical or financial information. This directly affects paid consultants, lawyers, and third parties offering veterans' benefits assistance services.

Maddy summaryHB 2559 requires state agencies to obtain legislative approval before implementing new administrative rules that would cost over $250,000 annually for government, businesses, or individuals. Agencies must notify the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and the full legislature, which must pass a concurrent resolution approving the rule before it takes effect. Rules not approved this way become invalid, with exceptions for federal compliance or funding requirements. This directly affects state agencies creating significant-cost rules and shifts authority to the legislature for final approval.

Maddy summaryHB 3160 modifies Missouri's rules for appealing preliminary injunctions. It allows any party enjoined by a circuit or associate circuit judge (such as a business or individual) to appeal the injunction, expanding appeal rights beyond the current system. The bill also clarifies that the state attorney general can appeal preliminary injunctions against the state or statewide officials, including those issued before August 28, 2025. These changes directly affect state officials, legal parties in court cases, and the process for challenging court orders that stop laws or regulations from taking effect. The bill replaces existing provisions in Missouri law regarding injunction appeals.

Maddy summaryHB 3144 allows Missouri's Attorney General to appeal preliminary injunctions that prevent the state or statewide officials from implementing, enforcing, or carrying out Missouri laws, regulations, or the state constitution. This bill directly affects state agencies, officials, and the Attorney General's office by changing the legal process for challenging such court orders. The key provision requires courts to notify the Attorney General when a preliminary injunction is issued against state actions, giving them the right to appeal those rulings. It does not create new laws but modifies the appeals process for existing state litigation.

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 419 establishes new rules to provide in-state tuition rates at Missouri public colleges and universities for military personnel and their families. It directly affects active-duty military members stationed in Missouri, their spouses, and unmarried children under 24 who enroll in eligible institutions. The bill deems military personnel serving in the Missouri National Guard or federal reserves as domiciled in Missouri for tuition purposes, requiring them to demonstrate physical presence in the state. It also specifies that this tuition benefit applies only after other federal or state aid is applied, ensuring no student receives more than the actual cost of attendance.

Maddy summaryHB 223 would allow Missouri employers to deduct up to 100% of wages paid to employees during jury duty (minus any jury compensation the employee received) from their state income tax. This applies to all tax years beginning January 1, 2026, and affects employers who maintain regular employment schedules for staff. The deduction is void if an employer violates laws protecting employees' jury duty rights. The program would automatically expire six years after implementation unless reauthorized by the legislature.

Maddy summaryHB 1307 designates Veterans Day (November 11) as a public holiday for all employees of the University of Missouri System. If November 11 falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday becomes the official holiday. This bill directly affects University of Missouri System employees by requiring the institution to observe Veterans Day as a paid holiday.

Maddy summaryHB 921, the "Disabled Veteran Property Tax Relief Act," would provide Missouri property tax exemptions for disabled veterans based on their U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs disability rating. Eligible veterans (Missouri residents owning their primary residence with a VA-certified disability rating) would receive tax reductions proportional to their rating - e.g., a 50% disability rating would reduce taxes by 50%. Veterans must apply annually by April 1 with VA documentation and proof of primary residence ownership. Surviving spouses retain the exemption if they live in the home and don’t remarry, and the exemption expires automatically six years after implementation unless reauthorized.

Maddy summaryHB 1296, the "Missouri Shield Act," allows current or former law enforcement officers and judges to request privacy for their home addresses and phone numbers in publicly recorded county documents. Eligible individuals can file an affidavit with specific property details, and a judge must approve the request if it reduces safety risks to the person or others. Approved requests shield the address and phone number for five years, requiring renewal before expiration. The law permits limited access by law enforcement on duty, title insurers, licensed attorneys, and others with legal authority, but prohibits public electronic access to these details in county records.