Rep. Darin Chappell

Maddy summaryHB 3172, the "Responsibility Preservation Act," requires all state departments to use all available non-general revenue funds - such as federal grants or dedicated funds - before spending money from the general state budget. This directly affects state agencies responsible for managing budgets and spending. The key provision mandates that departments must first exhaust all other funding sources, with an exception for federal funds that legally require matching state funds. The bill aims to prioritize existing funding streams over general revenue allocations.

Maddy summaryHJR 155 proposes replacing Missouri's individual and corporate income taxes and current sales tax with a new 5.11% tax on retail sales of new tangible property and taxable services, effective for tax years beginning January 1, 2028. It would exempt business purchases for resale, operations (including agriculture), and investment property held exclusively for appreciation or income. The bill requires revenue neutrality adjustments if tax revenue falls short of lost income tax revenue, with local tax rates recalculated to maintain previous revenue levels. This constitutional amendment must be approved by Missouri voters in the 2026 general election.

Maddy summaryHB 2691 requires Missouri state agencies and local governments to obtain a sworn certification from electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers before purchasing EVs or components. This certification must confirm no forced labor or oppressive child labor was used in any stage of production, including material sourcing. The bill imposes penalties: manufacturers face $10,000 per false statement or half the contract value, while government entities and employees violating the requirement pay similar fines. It directly affects all Missouri public entities buying EVs and the manufacturers supplying them, mandating ethical supply chain verification as a condition of state contracts.

Maddy summaryHCR 25 is a symbolic resolution expressing Missouri's support for ending motorcycle profiling, where law enforcement stops riders based solely on their motorcycle or gear without legal cause. It directs Missouri law enforcement agencies to include statements condemning this practice in their written policies and training materials, and encourages collaboration between police and the motorcycle community. The resolution also urges increased public awareness about the issue, which surveys show affects many riders nationwide. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but formally supports existing efforts to address the problem.

Maddy summaryHJR 162 would require at least 20% of eligible voters to cast ballots in elections for new property tax bonds or renewals of existing property tax levies. For such measures to pass, they must also receive majority support from voters who participate. This directly affects local governments and school districts seeking to fund services like roads or schools through property tax levies. The bill sets these dual thresholds to ensure broader community engagement before tax-related measures can be approved.

Maddy summaryHB 2690 would replace Missouri's individual and corporate income taxes, estate tax, and related deductions with a 5.11% tax on all new retail purchases and services starting in 2028. It requires the state to adjust the tax rate if revenue changes and provides monthly sales tax rebates to qualifying families based on federal poverty guidelines. The bill directly affects all Missouri residents and businesses by shifting tax responsibility from income to consumption. It must be approved by voters in a 2026 referendum to take effect.

Maddy summaryHB 2689 requires Missouri state agencies to repeal at least two existing rules before implementing any new rule. This directly affects all state departments, agencies, commissions, and boards that create administrative regulations. The key mechanism is a mandatory "two-for-one" rule repeal requirement for new rule proposals. The bill aims to streamline regulation by reducing the overall number of rules, though it does not specify which rules must be repealed.

Maddy summaryHB 2692 changes Missouri's property tax assessment schedule by requiring new values for all real property - including residential homes - to be set every two years (on odd-numbered years) and applied for the following even-numbered year, replacing the previous annual reassessment. It also adjusts how airport leasehold properties are valued by allowing a deduction for costs paid by non-government parties for improvements made after 2008. Additionally, the bill mandates that assessors submit a two-year assessment maintenance plan to county and state tax authorities for approval. These changes affect all property owners and local tax assessors across Missouri.

Maddy summaryHB 2338 would allow courts to order fathers to pay child support retroactively for the pregnancy period, starting six weeks after conception (as determined by the mother's doctor), if the mother petitions within two years of the child's birth. It applies only after paternity is established for the biological father or a putative father (alleged father) formally claims paternity. The court would set payment amounts considering the mother and child's best interests, and a putative father who pays support can seek reimbursement from the actual biological father if paternity is later confirmed to belong to someone else. This bill directly affects fathers whose paternity is legally established and mothers seeking support for prenatal care and expenses.

Maddy summaryHJR 169 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring voter approval before Missouri state or local districts can increase taxes, debt, or annual spending above certain thresholds. It directly affects state and local governments (excluding government-owned enterprises) by mandating public votes for new revenue measures and creating a refund process for illegally collected revenue. Key mechanisms include requiring districts to provide detailed spending data to voters before tax/debt votes, refunding illegally collected revenue with 10% annual interest, and suspending certain spending limits only during declared emergencies. The amendment takes effect January 1, 2027, and would override conflicting existing laws.