Rep. Darin Chappell

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the legal classification for delivering controlled substances, primarily affecting individuals who distribute drugs or allow minors to access them. It establishes that delivering small amounts of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids remains a class E felony, while increasing penalties to a class C felony if the recipient is a minor at least two years younger than the seller. The legislation also elevates offenses to class B or A felonies when drugs are delivered to minors or when the substance is marketed to look like food or candy, aiming to address specific risks associated with youth access and product tampering.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the rules for the radioactive waste investigation fund, allowing local governments to request state-led investigations into potential radioactive contamination in their areas. Under the new provisions, a local governing body can submit a written request with supporting details to trigger an investigation using sound scientific methods, which may include collecting dust samples inside homes only with homeowner permission. The state Department of Natural Resources will prioritize these requests based on arrival time or proximity to known federal contamination sites and must publish the final results on its website within forty-five days. Additionally, the bill sets a spending limit of $150,000 per fiscal year for the fund and requires the department to seek reimbursement from federal agencies for cleanup expenses.

Maddy summaryHB 1402 permits members of the general assembly and other elected officials to hang state and national flags outside their office doors. This change authorizes the capitol building to manage the display of these flags beyond the interior of the offices. The bill applies specifically to elected officials and does not alter other flag-related policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to expand voting rights in Missouri to include individuals aged eighteen and older who reside in veterans' homes and sailors' homes. The measure would allow these residents to vote if they are registered within the legal timeframe or have lived in their local political subdivision for at least thirty days before the election. However, the amendment explicitly excludes people with court-appointed guardians due to mental incapacity, those involuntarily confined in mental institutions, and individuals convicted of felonies or crimes related to voting. Currently, the bill is in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been voted on by the Missouri General Assembly.

Maddy summaryHB 2779 modifies the requirements for registering motor vehicles in Missouri by updating the information that vehicle owners must provide to the state. The bill specifically changes how odometer readings are recorded for newer vehicles, requiring the state to retain this data for ten years under certain conditions. It also clarifies the process for registering reconstructed, salvage, or specially constructed vehicles, mandating that owners surrender old titles and submit detailed documentation like invoices and photos. Additionally, the legislation allows vehicle registrants to voluntarily make optional donations to support blindness education, organ donor programs, and Medal of Honor recipients.

Maddy summaryHB 1955 updates Missouri state laws regarding how the state manages its financial assets and how residents calculate their state income taxes. The bill requires the state treasurer to keep at least one percent of state funds in local banks as cash or interest-bearing deposits, provided these funds are not needed for current expenses. It also modifies the state income tax code by adding specific federal tax refunds and interest amounts to a taxpayer's income while allowing certain deductions to be subtracted. These tax adjustments are designed to align Missouri's tax calculations with changes in federal tax laws, such as rules on business interest and property tax deductions.