Rep. Cameron Parker

Maddy summaryHB 3246 updates Missouri's rules for cemetery "endowed care trusts" (funds set aside to maintain burial sections where plots were sold). It requires these trusts to be managed by Missouri-based financial institutions, keeps all records physically or electronically accessible in Missouri, and limits trustee powers - such as banning changes to trust terms or unitrust rates exceeding 5% annually. Cemetery operators must use all income solely for maintaining the designated cemetery section, not other purposes, and principal funds must remain intact. The bill directly affects cemetery operators, trustees, and Missouri's legal framework for managing these long-term care funds.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows a spouse to transfer a utility account without extra fees or deposits when the current account holder dies or is incarcerated for over 60 days, provided the account was in good standing. Utilities may still require a deposit if the spouse has unpaid bills from the last five years, previously interfered with service, or fails to provide ID like a photo ID and Social Security number. If a deposit is required, utilities must permit installment payments unless the spouse has a history of service interference. Documentation such as a marriage certificate is needed to complete the transfer.

Maddy summaryHB 3391 modifies rules for nonresident students attending public schools in Iowa. It allows certain property owners (including agricultural landowners paying school taxes in multiple districts) and school employees (contractors or regular employees) to send their children to schools in districts where they pay taxes or work, without tuition fees. Key provisions require property owners to pay at least $1,500 annually in school taxes for four years and submit written notice to districts, while school employees must work 20+ hours weekly. The bill also specifies that nonresident students under these provisions count toward school district enrollment for state aid calculations, excluding certain aid categories. These changes apply to school years beginning July 1, 2023, or later.

Maddy summaryHB 2864 modifies Missouri's property exemption rules to protect certain assets from being seized by creditors when individuals face debt collection. It specifies limits on exempt items, including household goods (up to $3,000), wedding rings ($1,500), tools of trade ($3,000), vehicles ($3,000), and firearms ($1,500). The bill also updates rules for life insurance proceeds (up to $15,000 for funeral costs) and retirement benefits, while adding a new $1,500 cap on firearms. These changes directly affect debtors in Missouri facing creditor claims, ensuring basic necessities and essential assets remain protected.

Maddy summaryHB 3039 modifies rules for physician assistants' prescribing authority and scope of practice. It requires physician assistants to work under written collaborative agreements with physicians for prescribing drugs, including limiting Schedule II controlled substances (like hydrocodone and oxycodone) to a 120-hour supply without refill. The bill explicitly prohibits physician assistants from prescribing abortions or using titles like "doctor," and mandates they identify themselves as PAs. Additionally, it requires new applicants after 2008 to hold a master's degree in physician assistant studies.

Maddy summaryHB 2868 requires certain individuals - including those convicted of specific felonies (like burglary or offenses under Chapters 565-566), sex offenders, and sexually violent predators - to provide DNA samples at defined legal milestones, such as jail booking, entry into correctional facilities, or sex offender registration. The law mandates collection without refusal at designated sites, with no additional samples needed if already in the state DNA database. It strictly prohibits unauthorized use of DNA records, requiring confidentiality for all stored data and outlining clear procedures for expungement if convictions are reversed or expunged. The bill applies to all Missouri law enforcement, correctional facilities, and agencies handling DNA collections under state and federal systems.

Maddy summaryHB 2927 establishes specific requirements for settlement offers in personal injury, bodily injury, or wrongful death cases involving insurance. To be considered valid, a "time-limited" settlement demand must be in writing, sent via certified mail, remain open for at least 90 days, and include eight key details like injury descriptions, policy limits, and release terms. Claimants must also attach medical/employment records with proper authorizations for insurers to access them. This bill directly affects claimants making settlement offers, insurers evaluating them, and courts reviewing whether offers were reasonable in lawsuits alleging extracontractual damages.

Maddy summaryHB 3143 allows counties to propose a local sales tax of up to 0.25% on everyday purchases, but only after voters approve it in an election. If approved, the tax revenue must be used exclusively for senior citizen services, such as meals, transportation, or wellness programs, and cannot fund other county expenses. The tax would be collected separately from other sales taxes, administered by the state revenue department, and deposited into a dedicated "Senior Services Sales Tax Trust Fund." Counties must submit the tax proposal to voters via a specific ballot question asking if they support the tax for senior services.

Maddy summaryHB 3142 creates a new program for nonprofit organizations to operate "adult high schools" in specific Missouri counties, targeting adults facing barriers like educational disadvantages or homelessness. These schools must offer high school diplomas, industry certifications, and childcare, with strict location requirements (e.g., one per designated county type) and partnerships with postsecondary institutions. The bill sets academic standards for diplomas (matching traditional rigor without differentiating marks), allows flexible pacing, and requires schools to address student barriers like homelessness or disabilities. It also repeals and replaces existing camp licensing provisions, though the core focus is on the adult education program.

Maddy summaryHB 3289 establishes a statewide court automation fund and committee to modernize Missouri's judicial record-keeping systems. It creates a fund financed by court surcharges, grants, and sales of electronic services, managed by a committee including judges, court staff, bar members, and legislative representatives. The bill requires all court records to be stored electronically with strict security standards (violations carry misdemeanor or felony penalties) and mandates annual progress reports to legislative committees. Municipal courts can join the system by adopting specific ordinances and agreements with the state, with costs covered by the fund.