Rep. Brian Seitz

Maddy summaryHB 1670 corrects a misleading title; it does not address income tax on tips but modifies Missouri's tax calculation rules for adjusted gross income. The bill repeals existing tax provisions and adds new rules to adjust federal tax items when calculating Missouri income tax, including: adding back certain federal tax refunds (excluding pandemic-related credits), including interest on specific government bonds, and adjusting deductions for property purchases and net operating losses. These changes affect all Missouri taxpayers who file state income tax returns, as they alter how federal tax items are treated for state tax purposes. The bill focuses on aligning Missouri's tax code with federal adjustments rather than creating new tax rates or exemptions.

Maddy summaryHB 1669 would repeal a tax requiring suppliers to pay 0.2 cents for each bingo card sold in Missouri. This tax is currently collected by the state and contributes to the bingo proceeds for education fund. The bill would eliminate this tax obligation for bingo card suppliers, removing a cost they currently bear. As a result, suppliers would no longer pay this tax, and the state would stop collecting it.

Maddy summaryHB 1673 would prohibit foreign-owned utility companies from operating in Missouri. Specifically, it bans electrical corporations (as defined in state law) owned by foreign governments or entities from providing utility services within the state. The bill amends Missouri law to establish this prohibition, directly affecting foreign-owned utility providers currently operating or seeking to enter the Missouri market. This policy change would require such companies to divest ownership or cease operations in Missouri.

Maddy summaryHB 1660 requires motorcycle manufacturers to provide independent repair shops and motorcycle owners with necessary documentation, parts, and tools for repairs on "fair and reasonable terms." This means manufacturers must offer these materials at prices equivalent to what they charge authorized repair shops, without requiring internet access for tools or charging for digital documentation. The law specifically protects trade secrets and does not override existing warranty agreements, while ensuring security features (like anti-theft systems) remain intact when disabled during repairs. It directly affects motorcycle owners and independent repair businesses seeking affordable, accessible repair options.

Maddy summaryHB 1661 defines unborn children as having legal rights to life, health, and well-being from conception, requiring state laws to interpret and apply all rights available to other persons to them at every stage of development. It directly affects unborn children (defined as human offspring from conception until birth) and their parents, granting them legal protections equivalent to other residents under state law. The bill specifies that courts must interpret statutes to recognize these rights, while explicitly stating it does not allow lawsuits against women for failing to follow prenatal care programs. This legislation aims to establish constitutional and statutory recognition of fetal personhood, subject to U.S. Supreme Court interpretations and existing state law exceptions.

Maddy summaryHB 1676 prohibits the state from implementing or enforcing any laws requiring digital identification, such as digital ID systems or mandates for using digital IDs to access government services, benefits, or private facilities. It directly affects individuals who might otherwise be required to provide digital ID for transactions, including accessing public services or private entities that rely on state-verified identification. Key provisions ban state-sponsored digital ID systems, requirements for digital ID use, the use of biometrics for identification, and sharing digital ID data without explicit consent. This bill prevents the state from enforcing any requirement for digital identification in any context, focusing on individual privacy protections.

Maddy summaryHB 1679 prohibits healthcare providers from denying medical care to minor children based on whether the child has received vaccinations. The bill directly affects children seeking healthcare services and the providers who treat them, ensuring vaccination status cannot be used to withhold care. It adds a new provision requiring providers to offer all necessary health services to minors regardless of their vaccination history. This is a concrete policy change that would legally prevent discrimination in pediatric healthcare access. The bill is currently in early legislative stages, having been prefaced and read for the first time in 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 1678 requires hotels, motels, vacation rentals (including those listed on platforms like Airbnb), and similar lodging establishments with five or more guest rooms to provide human trafficking awareness training to all employees. The training must cover identifying trafficking signs, distinguishing labor/sex trafficking in hospitality settings, reporting procedures to the national hotline or local law enforcement, and contact information for support. Operators must provide initial training within 180 days of hire or listing, conduct annual refresher training by December 31st, and maintain training records for one year after employment ends. This bill directly affects all lodging businesses and short-term rental operators in the state, aiming to equip staff to recognize and report potential trafficking incidents. The bill is currently pending (prefiled and read first/second time in 2026).

Maddy summaryHB 1662 requires all public schools to provide every enrolled student with one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day they attend classes. This applies to all students attending public schools as defined by state law, directly affecting every child in participating schools. The bill mandates daily meal provision without requiring families to qualify for reduced-price programs. It creates a new requirement for school districts to cover the cost of these meals for all students. The legislation is still in early stages, having been prefaced and read for the first time.

Maddy summaryHB 1722 changes Missouri school board election rules, affecting all public school districts. It sets biennial elections for school board members on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years, starting in 2028. The bill limits total service to eight years (counting pre-2028 terms) and requires school board elections to be partisan, with candidates declaring party affiliation or running as independents. These changes replace existing election cycles and term limits for school board members statewide.