Rep. Bob Bromley

Maddy summaryHB 247 creates a new five-year motor vehicle registration option for vehicles with a model year of manufacture less than six years old. This change directly affects owners of relatively new passenger vehicles who would previously have been required to register annually or biennially. The bill repeals existing registration terms and establishes that eligible vehicles may be registered for a five-year period instead of the standard shorter terms. This is a concrete policy change to registration duration, not a fee adjustment or new requirement.

Maddy summaryHB 775 modifies Missouri's motor vehicle registration fees based on vehicle type and horsepower. It establishes new fee tiers (e.g., $18 for vehicles under 12 horsepower, $51 for over 72 horsepower) and sets a $10 annual fee for motorcycles, motortricycles, and autocycles. The bill also includes a specific transition rule allowing autocycles registered as motorcycles before August 2018 to retain that classification until their current registration expires. These changes directly affect all Missouri vehicle owners who pay registration fees, with the most immediate impact on motorcycle owners and owners of higher-horsepower vehicles.

Maddy summaryHB 923 modifies the process for dissolving public water supply districts in Missouri. It requires petitioners to gather signatures from at least one-fifth (or 50, whichever is less) of registered voters per subdistrict, provide proof of an alternative water supplier, and submit a detailed debt repayment plan. The bill reduces the voter approval threshold for dissolution from two-thirds to four-sevenths of votes cast in a district-wide vote. Crucially, it mandates that all district debts must be fully paid before dissolution can be finalized, with the court overseeing this process. This directly affects water districts, their residents, and potential alternative water providers.

Maddy summaryHB 644 allows retired certificated teachers (with teaching credentials) and retired noncertificated staff (like support workers) to return to full-time work in school districts with staffing shortages, without losing their retirement benefits. Retired teachers can teach up to four years if a district has a certified teacher shortage (capped at 1% of staff or five teachers), while retired noncertificated staff can work up to four years for noncertified shortages (capped at 10% of such staff or five employees). School districts must prove they tried hiring non-retirees first, posted vacancies for a month, and declared an active shortage before hiring. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, with districts covering retirement contributions and paying retirees based on standard salary schedules.

Maddy summaryHB 246 removes the requirement that Missouri vehicle owners must register biennially based on whether their vehicle was manufactured in an even- or odd-numbered model year. This change directly affects non-commercial vehicle owners who choose the biennial registration option, simplifying the process by eliminating the model year consideration. The bill replaces the previous rule with a straightforward system where owners can opt for biennial registration without regard to their vehicle's model year, while still requiring standard documentation like proof of insurance and safety inspections. The key provision is the deletion of the model year linkage in registration timing, streamlining the process for vehicle owners.

Maddy summaryHB 2782 outlines the legal process for dissolving a public water supply district in Missouri by updating the requirements for filing a petition. To initiate dissolution, a petition must be signed by at least one-fifth of the registered voters or fifty voters from each subdistrict within the district and must demonstrate that an alternative water supplier is available. The bill mandates that the district's debts be paid in full and requires a court hearing where voters must approve the dissolution by a specific supermajority threshold. If the court finds the dissolution is in the public interest and approved by voters, the district is officially dissolved; otherwise, the petition is dismissed.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates July 16 annually as "Atomic Veterans Day" in Missouri to honor specific groups of veterans. It directly affects individuals who were exposed to ionizing radiation during above-ground nuclear tests between 1945 and 1962, as well as those who served in occupation forces around Hiroshima and Nagasaki before 1946. The legislation encourages citizens to participate in events recognizing these veterans but does not create new legal requirements or funding. By establishing this date, the bill aims to provide a dedicated time for remembrance without altering existing laws or policies.