Rep. Yolonda Fountain-Henderson

Maddy summaryHB 1029 modifies Missouri's local sales tax rules to allow certain counties to impose a 1% sales tax for recreation projects. It targets counties meeting specific population thresholds (e.g., 9,900-11,000 residents for third-class counties) and requires voter approval via a ballot measure before the tax takes effect. The bill creates a separate "County Recreation Sales Tax Trust Fund" to hold collected revenue, ensuring funds aren't commingled with state money and are distributed monthly to participating counties. This change replaces outdated sections of Missouri law with new provisions governing how counties can finance recreational facilities through voter-approved local taxes.

Maddy summaryHB 1027 sets specific size and marking requirements for traffic-calming devices like speed humps, tables, cushions, and pillows installed on public roads in Missouri after August 28, 2025. It mandates these devices must be exactly 14 feet long, 3.5 inches tall, with a gradual two-foot slope on each side to smooth the transition for vehicles. The bill also requires all such devices to have visible markings to alert drivers. These rules apply directly to local governments and municipalities installing traffic control devices on public roadways.

Maddy summaryThis bill sets specific design standards for speed humps installed on public roads after August 28, 2024, to ensure they are built with consistent dimensions. It requires that these traffic calming devices be fourteen feet long and three and a half inches tall, with a gradual slope rising two feet on each side. Additionally, the law mandates that all new humps be clearly marked so drivers can see them easily. These rules apply to any government entity or agency responsible for installing such safety features on public roadways.

Maddy summaryHB 2655 creates a new criminal charge called "failing to supervise a child" for parents, guardians, or anyone legally responsible for a child under fifteen years old. The law defines this offense as occurring when the child commits an act that brings them under juvenile court jurisdiction, violates a curfew, or skips required school. It explicitly excludes child-placing agencies and foster parents from this charge and allows parents to avoid penalties if they report the child's behavior to authorities or take reasonable steps to control it. A first-time violation is treated as a minor infraction handled by juvenile court, which may order the parent to complete up to 250 hours of community service.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits landlords in Missouri from evicting tenants who are veterans unless illegal conduct occurs on the rental property. It defines a veteran as a state resident who served honorably for at least six months or completed six years in the reserves, with specific exceptions for those released due to service-connected disabilities or government reductions in force. The law creates a special protection for these tenants by making eviction illegal under normal circumstances, effectively requiring proof of criminal activity before a landlord can proceed with removal. This measure directly affects both property owners and military veterans living in Missouri by adding an extra layer of security to their tenancy.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to protect the right to keep and bear arms for defense and civil duty, while allowing local governments in specific counties and cities to regulate firearms through their own ordinances. The amendment states that restrictions on gun rights must meet a high legal standard called strict scrutiny, but it also permits laws that ban guns for convicted violent felons or individuals deemed a danger due to mental health issues. Local jurisdictions would be able to set rules on carrying, possessing, or transferring guns, including charging fees for permits that only cover administrative costs and issuing permits valid for up to five years. The proposed local regulations must exempt law enforcement officers, judges, and licensed security guards, and penalties for violating these local rules are capped at a $1,000 fine or one year in jail.