Rep. Jim Schulte

Maddy summaryHB 1438 allows Missouri taxpayers who serve in the National Guard or reserve components of the U.S. Armed Forces to deduct a growing percentage of their military income from their state taxable income. The deduction starts at 20% for 2020 tax years and increases annually to 100% by 2024, covering income from training, annual drills, and bonuses for joining/re-enlisting (effective 2025). It also adds a 100% deduction for state-funded National Guard duties (SAD/SED) starting in 2026. The bill excludes deductions for civilian federal service, such as uniformed civil positions. This directly benefits Missouri military members and their families by reducing their state tax burden.

Maddy summaryHB 664 requires Missouri state agencies to obtain legislative approval before new administrative rules take effect. Specifically, agencies must submit proposed rules to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, which can hold hearings and suspend rules costing over $250,000 until the full General Assembly votes on them. Rules cannot become effective until the legislature approves them via a concurrent resolution, with a 30-day waiting period after committee review. This change ensures all significant agency rules undergo direct legislative scrutiny before implementation.

Maddy summaryHB 87 updates Missouri's driving while intoxicated (DWI) penalties by creating a tiered system that increases charges based on prior offenses and incident severity. For example, a first-time DWI is a class B misdemeanor, but becomes a class A misdemeanor if a minor under 17 is in the vehicle or the driver has prior convictions; causing death with a blood alcohol level of 15-hundredths or more triggers a class A felony. The bill also requires first-time offenders to serve at least two years of probation instead of receiving a suspended sentence, unless they enroll in a court-approved treatment program in their jurisdiction. This replaces the existing DWI statute to clarify penalties and sentencing conditions.

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 829 legalizes psilocybin-assisted therapy for specific veterans in Missouri under strict conditions. It directly affects Missouri veterans aged 21+ with PTSD, major depression, substance use disorders, or end-of-life care needs who enroll in approved research studies. Key provisions require physician documentation, use of trained facilitators (like licensed therapists or nurses), lab testing of psilocybin, and limits of 150mg per year. The bill also provides legal protections for providers and researchers, mandates annual reports to the legislature, and prohibits disclosure of participant information to federal authorities.

Maddy summaryHB 222 requires child care facilities (excluding public schools) to adopt allergy prevention and response policies by July 2027, focusing on managing severe food allergies. Facilities must stock epinephrine auto-injectors under physician prescriptions, store them accessibly, and train staff to recognize anaphylaxis and administer the device. The bill mandates staff training through approved organizations, requires coordination with health authorities, and provides liability protection for facilities and trained staff following the guidelines. It also specifies that parental consent is needed for epinephrine use in children under 18, unless immediate danger exists.

Maddy summaryHB 328 updates regulations for public mass transportation systems, including light rail and buses operated by the bi-state development agency. It prohibits carrying weapons (including firearms) on transit facilities and conveyances, with limited exceptions for law enforcement officers or unloaded rifles/shotguns in a closed container. The bill also bans alcohol consumption, smoking, littering, and obstructive behavior on transit, requiring fare payment and compliance with agency directives. These rules apply directly to all passengers and employees using public transportation services.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HB 1200) creates a new "intermediate driver's license" for 16-17 year olds, directly affecting minors seeking to drive. Key provisions require applicants to: hold a temporary permit for 6+ months, complete 40+ hours of supervised driving (with parental/guardian or instructor consent), pass a written test, and pay a $5 fee. Restrictions include nighttime driving curfews (1 a.m.-5 a.m. without supervision), limits on teen passengers (max 1 non-family under 19 for first 6 months), and mandatory seatbelt use. The license transitions to full driving privileges at age 18 if the teen has no alcohol-related offenses or traffic violations in the prior year. The bill’s title referencing "age of marriage" appears inconsistent with its actual focus on driver licensing rules.

Maddy summaryHB 839 would allow Missouri's Attorney General to appeal preliminary court injunctions that block the state from enforcing Missouri laws. Specifically, it enables the Attorney General to challenge injunctions preventing implementation of the state Constitution, statutes, or regulations. This change gives the state a new procedural step to contest such court orders before they take effect. The bill directly affects how state agencies respond to judicial rulings that halt enforcement of Missouri's legal framework.

Maddy summaryHB 714 creates a three-point bonus preference for veteran-owned businesses when state agencies and local governments award contracts in Missouri. It defines "honorably discharged veteran-owned enterprises" (including sole proprietorships, partnerships, or corporations where veterans own at least 51% and control operations) and "service-disabled veteran businesses" similarly. The bill requires state entities to give this bonus preference to qualifying Missouri-based veteran businesses bidding on contracts, with a goal of awarding 3% of such contracts to these businesses. If no qualified veteran-owned businesses bid on a contract, the preference requirement does not apply.