Rep. Sherri Gallick

Maddy summaryHB 738 protects volunteers who provide unpaid emergency care at accident scenes or other emergencies from civil liability, unless their actions involved gross negligence or intentional misconduct. The law shields these individuals from lawsuits for ordinary mistakes or omissions while rendering aid, covering situations like first aid or CPR during emergencies. This exemption does not apply to care provided under existing sections 334.930 or 537.037, which remain governed by their specific rules. The bill directly affects community members, bystanders, and first responders offering spontaneous emergency assistance without compensation.

Maddy summaryHB 1561 prevents the Department of Health and Senior Services from denying a hospital trauma center status (levels I, II, or III) solely based on its distance from another trauma center. This directly affects hospitals seeking or maintaining trauma center certification, particularly those in rural or remote areas where proximity to other centers might have previously been a barrier. The bill requires the department to base designations only on meeting clinical standards and evidence-based guidelines, not geographic factors. It maintains existing requirements for site reviews and compliance but removes distance as a disqualifying factor for trauma centers.

Maddy summaryHB 224 establishes a committee to develop mandatory human trafficking training for Missouri prosecutors and related professionals. The committee, including representatives from law enforcement, child advocacy, and victim services, will create annual training guidelines and distribute digital training materials. Prosecutors must complete 20 hours of annual training (including one hour on trafficking) to qualify for a $2,000 salary incentive. The requirements take effect January 1, 2026, and expire December 31, 2030.

Maddy summaryThe bill title claims to address child endangerment, but the provided text contains definitions related to computer terminology (e.g., "computer," "access," "computer network") and lists dangerous felonies - including murder, assault, and robbery - but does not include "endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree" in the dangerous felony list. The text appears to be from a different bill (likely a cybercrime or computer-related measure), not a child welfare bill. Without actual provisions modifying child endangerment offenses, a factual summary matching the title cannot be generated from this context. The discrepancy suggests a possible error in the bill title or text provided.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a formal resolution from the Missouri House of Representatives that congratulates the Kansas City Chiefs on their victory in Super Bowl LVIII. It specifically highlights key moments from the game, such as the team's comeback win, the record-breaking field goal by Harrison Butker, and the contributions of players like Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. The resolution instructs the Chief Clerk to create a copy of this document to be given to the Chiefs organization. As a commemorative measure, it does not change any laws or policies but serves to officially recognize the team's achievement.

Maddy summaryHB 1429 changes how counties handle interest charges on personal property taxes when taxpayers make installment payments. Under the new rules, counties would only charge interest on the specific unpaid balance due, rather than on the entire tax liability, even if some payments have already been made. This provision aims to prevent penalties on money that taxpayers have already paid toward their bill. The bill applies to counties that choose to offer installment plans for personal property taxes, while excluding certain financial institutions that manage tax payments through escrow accounts.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits individuals supervising drivers with temporary instruction permits or intermediate licenses from being under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or marijuana while instructing. It directly affects licensed drivers who accompany permit holders to provide behind-the-wheel training and ensures they remain sober during these sessions. The legislation reinforces existing requirements by explicitly stating that supervisors must not be impaired while occupying the seat beside the driver for instruction purposes. This measure aims to enhance safety by preventing intoxicated supervision during the learning process for new drivers.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Missouri state legislators to work as substitute teachers without losing their seats or salary. Currently, the law prohibits lawmakers from accepting employment within the state, but this change specifically exempts substitute teaching from that restriction. The amendment also clarifies that the rule against taking new state jobs does not apply to members of the militia, school boards, or notaries public. If passed by voters, it would directly affect members of the General Assembly by permitting them to take on temporary teaching roles during their terms.

Maddy summaryHB 2418 modifies the rules for calculating Missouri income tax deductions for farmers by adjusting how certain federal tax benefits are treated. The bill requires taxpayers to add specific amounts to their federal adjusted gross income, such as refunds from prior years and interest on certain government bonds, while simultaneously allowing them to subtract other federal deductions like interest on U.S. government obligations. These changes aim to align Missouri tax calculations with federal adjustments, particularly regarding items that were previously excluded or deducted differently under federal law. The legislation applies to taxpayers claiming deductions related to farm property and income, ensuring that state tax liabilities reflect specific federal tax code provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 1690 modifies how Missouri assessors calculate tax values for various types of real and personal property. The bill establishes specific assessment percentages for different categories, such as taxing historic vehicles and older aircraft at five percent and farm machinery at twelve percent. It also sets distinct valuation rates for real property subclasses, including nineteen percent for residential land and thirty-two percent for commercial interests near airports. Additionally, the law clarifies procedures for computer-assisted valuations by placing the burden of proof on the assessor to demonstrate that a property was evaluated using automated methods.