Rep. Doug Clemens

Maddy summaryHB 2292 expands mandatory abuse and neglect reporting requirements to include suspected companion animal abuse. It directly affects professionals who already report adult or child abuse, such as healthcare workers, social workers, animal control officers, and long-term care staff. The bill requires these individuals to complete 1.5 hours of training within 60 days of hire, covering how to identify animal abuse, report it, and understand its connection to adult abuse cases. This training must be provided during work hours and includes specific guidance on reporting under sections 273.410 and 273.415.

Maddy summaryHB 3299 requires that all newly elected members of the general assembly receive a calculator accompanied by an instruction booklet upon taking office. The bill directly affects new legislators by mandating this specific tool for their official duties. This procedural bill contains no substantive policy changes, merely establishing a standard administrative provision for new members. It is a straightforward requirement with no broader legislative impact.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Missouri's charter school laws by restricting where charter schools can operate and expanding who can sponsor them. It limits charter schools to specific districts (e.g., unaccredited districts, districts with high populations, or those with three years of provisional accreditation) and prohibits districts with over 1,550 students from allowing more than 35% of enrollment in charter schools. New sponsors include public/private colleges, community colleges, and nonprofits, while banning sponsors from charging fees for charter applications. The bill also clarifies accreditation transitions for districts and ensures charter schools can continue operating under existing sponsorships when districts improve their accreditation status.

Maddy summaryHJR 182 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would add a new section to Missouri's Constitution prohibiting state and local governments from discriminating based on sex. If approved by voters, it would require the Missouri General Assembly to pass laws enforcing this ban. The amendment does not take effect immediately - it must be approved by voters in a future election (likely November 2026 or a special election called by the governor), and it would directly affect all state agencies, programs, and policies subject to Missouri law. This is a procedural constitutional change, not an existing law.

Maddy summaryHJR 198 proposes a constitutional amendment in Missouri that would prevent the state legislature (General Assembly) from amending or repealing any initiative measure approved by voters through a simple majority vote. This would require any change to such voter-approved initiatives to be put to another statewide referendum vote. The amendment would apply specifically to initiatives passed directly by voters, not to other legislative acts. It does not change current rules for how initiatives are created or how referendums work for other laws.

Maddy summaryHJR 184 proposes a constitutional amendment to Missouri's Article I, prohibiting state and local government agencies from discriminating against individuals based on race. This amendment would require voter approval in a future election (no later than November 2026) before taking effect. If adopted, it would give the Missouri legislature the authority to create laws enforcing this anti-discrimination provision. The bill directly affects all state agencies, programs, and policies subject to constitutional review, ensuring racial discrimination is barred in government actions.

Maddy summaryThis Missouri House bill (HR 3879) authorizes a committee selected by the Speaker to introduce articles of impeachment against Secretary of State Denny Hoskins. It alleges he violated Missouri's constitution by unlawfully refusing to verify signatures on a referendum petition challenging a gerrymandered congressional map and by directing election officials to implement the new districts despite a constitutional requirement for voter approval. The bill cites his actions as misconduct, willful neglect of duty, and oppression in office under Article VII, Section 1 of the Missouri Constitution. The impeachment process would begin only if a committee finds "good cause" after investigation.

Maddy summaryHB 2282, the "Seventh Amendment Preservation Act," would invalidate Missouri state laws that restrict civil trial outcomes, including caps on settlement amounts, jury awards, or access to courts. It declares that the Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Missouri's Article I, Section 22(a) preempt any state laws infringing on the right to a jury trial in civil cases. The bill states that existing Missouri statutes limiting these rights would be "null and void," requiring the state to protect this right and making entities liable for violating it. This directly affects Missouri residents involved in civil litigation by removing current legal restrictions on damages and trial procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 2283 allows patients to take certain medications in multidose containers home with them at hospital discharge, if ordered by a healthcare provider. This directly affects patients leaving hospitals and healthcare providers who must follow specific labeling rules. The bill requires medications like inhalers, creams, insulin pens, and eye drops to be labeled with the patient's name, medication details, and usage instructions by a pharmacist or nurse. It specifically prohibits sending controlled substances home, except for connected wearable delivery systems during transport under documented conditions. The law does not impose new licensing requirements on hospital pharmacies.

Maddy summaryHB 2284 prohibits fire protection districts and counties from requiring fire sprinkler systems or imposing fire safety regulations on agricultural buildings used for livestock or animal farming, such as barns and stables. The bill explicitly blocks ordinances that would mandate permits, inspections, or specific fire safety measures for these farm structures. This directly affects farmers and ranchers operating livestock facilities by removing a potential regulatory requirement. The law replaces an existing statute to ensure agricultural buildings are exempt from fire safety rules that would otherwise apply to non-farm properties.