Rep. Ray Reed

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring former U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill. The Missouri House of Representatives resolves to induct her into the Hall of Famous Missourians, recognizing her career in public service. It cites her roles as Missouri State Auditor, first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Missouri, and advocacy for veterans, veterans' benefits, and anti-domestic violence efforts. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely commemorates her legacy through a formal induction. (Bill is pending referral; no further action taken yet.)

Maddy summaryThis bill (HB 1200) creates a new "intermediate driver's license" for 16-17 year olds, directly affecting minors seeking to drive. Key provisions require applicants to: hold a temporary permit for 6+ months, complete 40+ hours of supervised driving (with parental/guardian or instructor consent), pass a written test, and pay a $5 fee. Restrictions include nighttime driving curfews (1 a.m.-5 a.m. without supervision), limits on teen passengers (max 1 non-family under 19 for first 6 months), and mandatory seatbelt use. The license transitions to full driving privileges at age 18 if the teen has no alcohol-related offenses or traffic violations in the prior year. The bill’s title referencing "age of marriage" appears inconsistent with its actual focus on driver licensing rules.

Maddy summaryHB 1117 sets new safety rules for railroad operations, primarily affecting railroad carriers and their freight trains. It limits train length to 8,500 feet on main tracks and branch lines, requires at least two qualified crew members for most freight operations (with exceptions for helper services, hostler services, and slow-moving loading/unloading), and establishes fines for violations (up to $1,000 for repeat offenses). The bill also mandates redacting crew members' personally identifying information from public incident reports involving motor vehicles, while allowing access to employers, courts, and specific officials when necessary. These changes aim to standardize safety practices and protect crew privacy in incident documentation.

Maddy summaryHCR 8 is a non-binding concurrent resolution urging Missouri’s legislature to advance a Green New Deal agenda. It outlines aspirational goals like achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2040, creating renewable energy job training programs, incentivizing farmers to adopt clean energy systems, and investing in climate-resilient infrastructure. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding but commits the legislature to supporting these objectives through policy advocacy and annual reporting. It directly affects Missouri’s energy sector, farmers, rural communities, and environmental programs by framing them as priorities for future legislative action.

Maddy summaryHB 280 modifies Missouri's divorce and legal separation laws by removing pregnancy as a barrier to court decisions. The bill requires courts to enter dissolution (divorce) or legal separation judgments if all other legal requirements are met, regardless of a party's pregnancy status. Key provisions include updated court procedures for handling child custody, support, and property division, while mandating that court records include the last four digits of Social Security numbers for all parties and children. This directly affects individuals seeking divorce or legal separation in Missouri who are pregnant, ensuring pregnancy cannot delay or prevent these proceedings.