Rep. Tricia Byrnes

Co-sponsor HB 1495

Signed into law · Missouri House · Co-sponsor

Tasks the Missouri veterans commission with expanding its efforts to prevent veteran suicide

Maddy summaryHB 1495 directs the Missouri Veterans Commission to review existing federal laws and regulations related to veteran mental health care. The commission must then work with the Department of Mental Health to develop and implement new procedures, programs, and treatment options aimed at preventing veteran suicide. Additionally, the commission is required to submit annual reports to the Department of Public Safety and the General Assembly by July 1st each year detailing the progress and effectiveness of these efforts.

Signed into law Jul 12, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary HB 1714

In committee · Missouri House · Lead sponsor

Enacts provisions providing protections for parents in school district interactions

Maddy summaryHB 1714 strengthens protections for parents of children with disabilities by requiring school districts to obtain written consent before making significant changes to a student's special education plan or reducing services. The bill mandates that schools provide a standardized consent form in the parent's native language, offering clear options to agree, disagree, or partially agree to proposed actions. It also grants parents the right to visit proposed classrooms or programs before consenting to changes and establishes specific procedures for resolving disagreements between families and school officials. Additionally, the legislation expands conflict-of-interest disclosure requirements for school board members and employees, ensuring transparency regarding financial ties between district officials and outside businesses.

In committee May 17, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HCR 30

Passed · Missouri House · Co-sponsor

Expresses support for Israel and recognition of its special relationship with the United States

Passed May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 2634

Signed into law · Missouri House · Co-sponsor

Modifies provisions relating to public funding of abortion facilities and affiliates and provisions relating to MO HealthNet providers

Signed into law May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 2896

Passed · Missouri House · Co-sponsor

Establishes an alternative remedy to remove persons who are unlawfully occupying a residential dwelling and establishes the offense of criminal mischief

Passed May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 1906

Passed · Missouri House · Co-sponsor

Modifies provisions relating to the assessed valuation of real property

Passed May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 2612

In committee · Missouri House · Lead sponsor

Establishes an educational technology impact advisory council to review the use of technology in schools

In committee May 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1715

Passed · Missouri House · Lead sponsor

Establishes antibullying requirements for school districts

Passed Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1716

In committee · Missouri House · Lead sponsor

Modifies provisions relating to missing persons

In committee Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 2362

In committee · Missouri House · Co-sponsor

Requires the flag to be flown at half-staff after the death of a first responder in the line of duty

In committee Apr 30, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track