Rep. Rudy Veit

Maddy summaryHB 667 repeals old Missouri jail statutes and creates a new framework allowing two or more contiguous counties to form regional jail districts. These districts would be governed by a commission of county sheriffs and commissioners, with member counties agreeing on cost-sharing formulas, the types of prisoners they can house (limited to those transferable under state law), and facility financing. The bill requires detailed written agreements outlining each county's responsibilities, budget procedures, and powers like land acquisition for jail facilities, while permitting counties to contract with regional districts for prisoner housing.

Maddy summaryHB 1590 allows retailers operating entertainment venues (like movie theaters, music venues, or mixed-use arenas) to retain the full state sales tax collected on specific transactions during a two-year period (August 2025-June 2027). This applies only to sales of movie tickets, music venue admissions, and on-site concessions at the retailer’s own venue. Retailers must document retained taxes using department of revenue forms submitted with regular tax filings, and the law does not affect local sales taxes. The bill directly impacts venue operators by providing temporary cash flow relief on these specific revenue streams.

Maddy summaryHB 128 standardizes how Missouri courts handle legal requests (subpoenas) from other states for depositions or document production in civil cases. It requires parties to submit out-of-state subpoenas to a Missouri court clerk, who then issues a local subpoena mirroring the original request. The bill ensures these Missouri-issued subpoenas follow state service rules and court procedures, while preserving the original terms of the foreign subpoena. This directly affects lawyers, courts, and parties involved in cross-state civil litigation by creating uniform handling procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 1508 requires businesses that manufacture, distribute, or sell certain rechargeable batteries (like those in phones and laptops, excluding medical devices, lead-acid, or vehicle batteries) to join a state-approved recycling program. The program, managed by a representative organization, must set annual collection goals based on past battery sales, establish approved drop-off sites, and cover all recycling costs without charging consumers. Batteries must be disposed of only at these approved locations, not in regular trash, and businesses must participate to legally sell batteries in the state. Annual reports on collection rates, costs, and performance will be required starting in 2027.

Maddy summaryHB 1589 requires Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services to annually gather input from genetic screening research organizations (like SeqFirst, GUARDIAN Study, and Early Check) and prepare a report for the legislature by December 31 each year. The report must summarize findings and recommend updates to the state's newborn screening program for pediatric rare diseases - defined as rare childhood-onset genetic conditions affecting fewer than 200,000 people in the U.S. This process ensures screening practices align with current medical research and best practices. The bill directly affects the department's operations and future screening protocols for infants with rare genetic conditions.

Maddy summaryHB 130 makes intentionally removing, altering, damaging, or disabling electronic monitoring equipment (like ankle bracelets) a criminal offense. It classifies this as a class D felony for most tampering, a class E felony for failing to charge/disable the device (unless the original offense was a misdemeanor, then it's a class A misdemeanor). The law specifically excludes owners or their agents performing routine maintenance or repairs. This bill directly affects individuals under court-ordered electronic monitoring, such as probationers or parolees, by imposing new criminal penalties for interfering with their monitoring devices.

Maddy summaryHB 176 creates the "Missouri Electronic Wills and Electronic Estate Planning Documents Act," establishing legal rules for electronic wills in Missouri. It defines key terms like "electronic will" (a will executed digitally in compliance with the law) and "electronic presence" (real-time video communication for witnessing). The bill requires electronic wills to be readable text at signing, signed by the testator (or someone acting under their direction in their presence), and witnessed by two people either physically present or via live video. It makes electronic wills legally equivalent to paper wills for all purposes in Missouri and allows remote online notarization to create self-proved wills. This directly affects Missouri residents creating wills, as well as witnesses, executors, and beneficiaries relying on electronic estate documents.

Maddy summaryHB 122 exempts corporations contracted by the state to provide dental care in correctional centers from needing a separate license to practice dentistry as a corporation. This removes a licensing requirement that previously applied to such entities, allowing them to operate under the existing licenses of individual dental professionals providing services within their scope. The exemption specifically applies to dental care delivered in correctional facilities and does not alter licensing rules for individual dentists or for corporations providing dental services outside correctional settings. The bill maintains that dental professionals must still hold valid licenses to practice.

Maddy summaryHB 126 prohibits Missouri public pension systems from using system funds to support or oppose ballot measures or candidates. It establishes new rules for political parties to designate "challengers" at polling places and "watchers" at ballot counting locations, requiring them to be registered voters and limiting their role to reporting suspected election law violations. The bill standardizes election dates, requiring most elections (including general elections) to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, with presidential primaries on the first Tuesday in March, while exempting disaster-related bond votes and school tax elections. These changes directly affect pension systems, political parties, election officials, and voters by altering election observation procedures and scheduling.

Maddy summaryHB 83 changes fees for vital records like birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates in Missouri. It sets new fees ($14 for first copies, $11 for additional copies of death records; $15 for birth/marriage/divorce records) and directs where the money goes, including $5 to the Children's Trust Fund and $3 to the Public Health Services Fund for system improvements. The bill exempts homeless youth and children under 21 in juvenile court cases from paying these fees, and requires free certified copies for certain legal claims. These changes apply to residents requesting vital records, local health agencies collecting fees, and state funds managing the revenue.