Rep. Sherri Gallick

Maddy summaryHB 2913 provides legal immunity to teachers who intervene in school violence to protect themselves or students. Teachers gain immunity if they follow school procedures or act in good faith with a reasonable belief their actions are justified under self-defense law. Schools also receive immunity for teachers' actions when following this law, but immunity does not cover willful misconduct or gross negligence. The bill prohibits school districts from creating policies that prevent teachers from intervening in violent incidents.

Maddy summaryHB 3308 exempts certain business purchases from Missouri's sales tax, directly affecting manufacturers, defense contractors, and commercial laundries. It removes tax on materials, equipment, and utilities used in manufacturing, processing, mining, and producing goods, including specific exemptions for nuclear security enterprises (with a 2034 expiration) and large-scale commercial laundries processing over 500 pounds of textiles hourly. The bill also covers defense contractors fulfilling U.S. government contracts and projects under certain state development laws. These exemptions apply to tangible personal property, utilities, and services used in qualifying operations, reducing operational costs for eligible businesses.

Maddy summaryHB 2195 requires Missouri public high schools (grades 9-12) to offer a state-approved driver education program as a graduation requirement starting in the 2027-28 school year. The program teaches safe driving knowledge - covering graduated licensing rules, distracted driving risks, proper traffic stop procedures, and current safety data - without requiring students to operate vehicles. Schools may integrate this content into existing courses, and districts must use vetted sample lessons from the state. This directly affects all Missouri public high school students seeking graduation, focusing on practical safety education rather than hands-on driving practice.

Maddy summaryHB 2748 requires all elementary school students (including those in alternative programs and with disabilities, as appropriate under disability laws) to participate in at least 60 minutes daily of supervised moderate physical activity starting in the 2026-27 school year. It also mandates a minimum 20-minute daily recess in elementary schools and allows middle school students to meet activity requirements through 225 minutes weekly of physical activity. The bill establishes a state recognition program for schools showing fitness improvements and permits districts to meet requirements through recess, physical education, or approved activities. These changes directly affect public school districts, students, and physical education staff across the state.

Maddy summaryHB 1844 creates the "Athletic Trainer Compact" to allow licensed athletic trainers to practice across participating states without obtaining separate licenses. It directly affects licensed athletic trainers seeking interstate mobility and patients who gain easier access to these professionals. The key mechanism is mutual recognition of licenses between member states, reducing administrative burdens while preserving each state's regulatory authority over scope of practice. The compact also supports telehealth access, shares disciplinary information, and includes provisions for military members and their families.

Maddy summaryHB 3210, the "Safe Neighborhoods Act," allows property owners in cities with over 100,000 residents to seek compensation from their city if the city fails to enforce laws against public camping, loitering, public intoxication, or other activities that create a public nuisance. Property owners can claim either documented costs spent to address these issues or the reduced property value caused by the city’s inaction, but compensation cannot exceed their prior year’s primary property taxes. Cities must respond to claims within 30 days; if rejected, owners can sue in court, with cities bearing the burden of proving their actions were lawful. This law creates a new legal remedy for property owners but does not replace existing legal options or apply to case-by-case prosecutorial decisions.

Maddy summaryHB 3142 creates a new program for nonprofit organizations to operate "adult high schools" in specific Missouri counties, targeting adults facing barriers like educational disadvantages or homelessness. These schools must offer high school diplomas, industry certifications, and childcare, with strict location requirements (e.g., one per designated county type) and partnerships with postsecondary institutions. The bill sets academic standards for diplomas (matching traditional rigor without differentiating marks), allows flexible pacing, and requires schools to address student barriers like homelessness or disabilities. It also repeals and replaces existing camp licensing provisions, though the core focus is on the adult education program.

Maddy summaryHB 3317 allows drivers facing license revocation for accumulating points (specifically when at least 40% of points come from speeding offenses) to instead install a certified intelligent speed assistance device in their vehicle. This device must be maintained for at least 12 months after reinstatement, avoiding the need for license revocation. The bill directly affects drivers whose license would otherwise be revoked under point accumulation rules, offering a technological alternative to traditional suspension. It does not change point accumulation rules but provides a new reinstatement pathway through device installation. The device must be certified and functional, with failure to maintain it leading to continued license restrictions.

Maddy summaryHB 2353 reorganizes professional licensing by creating a "Division of Professional Registration" under the Department of Commerce and Insurance. It establishes the division to handle administrative tasks like processing license renewals, collecting fees, and maintaining records for design professionals (e.g., architects, engineers) and other licensed occupations. Key provisions include setting fixed license renewal periods (1-3 years), requiring fees to cover the full period without mid-cycle increases, and protecting applicant records as confidential (except for limited disclosures). The bill also creates a dedicated "Professional Registration Fees Fund" to manage financial transactions between licensing boards and the division.

Maddy summaryHB 2099 creates a streamlined court process for property owners to remove unlawful occupants from residential properties without a tenant relationship. It allows owners (or agents) to file a verified petition, triggering an immediate court order for removal if they prove the occupant has no legal right to be there (e.g., not a tenant, guest, or family member). The court must issue the order within 48 hours of filing, and sheriffs enforce removal. This directly affects property owners of noncommercial residential properties and occupants without legal occupancy rights, bypassing standard eviction procedures. The bill also permits courts to issue additional restraining orders against occupants for safety.