Rep. Del Taylor

Maddy summaryHB 3048 requires courts issuing domestic violence protection orders to prohibit respondents (abusers) from possessing firearms. Courts must inform respondents orally and in writing about this ban and automatically notify Missouri law enforcement to update the federal background check system (NICS). This applies directly to individuals subject to active protection orders in domestic violence cases, preventing them from legally owning or purchasing guns during the order's validity. The law aims to enhance safety for petitioners by removing firearm access for those found to pose domestic violence risks.

Maddy summaryHB 2830 proposes increasing a user fee collected by Missouri recorders of deeds from $3 to $9 per recorded property document. This fee change directly affects property owners and real estate professionals who must pay the fee when recording deeds, mortgages, or other land-related documents. The additional $6 per transaction (making the total $9) would be sent to the Missouri Housing Trust Fund, specifically designated for housing-related programs under Section 215.034. The bill does not alter other fee components, such as the $2 retained by recorders for office operations or the $1 allocated to land survey and local records funds.

Maddy summaryHB 3371 creates a new process for customers to request detachment from a public water supply district under specific conditions. It allows detachment if there are no outstanding debts over $25,000 for infrastructure or water purchases, or with creditor consent for certain bonds. Customers must submit a petition signed by a majority of voters/landowners (5+ if over 10 people, 50% if fewer) or landowners if no residents exist, followed by a court hearing to determine if detachment benefits the district and affected property owners. The bill also includes a separate process for "specific demand customers" with unique water requirements that exceed typical district capacity.

Maddy summaryHB 1047 adds the Metropolitan Sewer District to the list of utilities exempt from Missouri's Sunshine Law, allowing it to close meetings and keep records confidential under the same exemptions that apply to other utilities. This directly affects the Metropolitan Sewer District by granting it the ability to use existing legal exemptions - such as for legal actions, real estate transactions, and personnel decisions - without public disclosure. The bill amends the law to include the District in the category of exempt utilities, meaning all current Sunshine Law exemptions now apply to its operations. As a result, the public would have reduced access to the District's decision-making processes, as its meetings and records would be subject to the same closure rules as other exempt utilities.

Maddy summaryHB 685 modifies Missouri's Waterways and Ports Trust Fund to govern how funds can be used for port infrastructure projects. The fund, which can receive state appropriations and other contributions, may only provide financing for specific capital improvements to river commerce facilities owned or managed by Missouri port authorities. Projects must meet strict criteria: they must be located on port-owned land, funded at least 20% by other sources (limiting fund use to 80% of project costs), approved by the state highways commission, and completed within two years. The fund will expire on December 31, 2033, with remaining balances transferred to the general revenue fund. This bill directly affects Missouri port authorities seeking state funding for river transportation infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Missouri's laws regarding firearm possession for individuals subject to domestic violence protection orders by repealing and replacing several existing statutes. It directly affects people who have been issued full or ex parte orders of protection due to domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault. The key provision prohibits these individuals from possessing firearms while the protection order is in effect, with the order also allowing courts to include additional safety terms like no-contact rules and restrictions on entering shared living spaces. The legislation also expands what courts can order in protection cases, including child custody, visitation, support payments, counseling requirements, and reimbursement for shelter services.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the rules for Missouri's Waterways and Ports Trust Fund to allow it to accept gifts and grants from various sources while keeping its money separate from the state's general revenue. It establishes strict criteria for using fund money, requiring that projects improve river commerce, be located within specific port areas, and be funded at least 20% by sources other than the trust itself. The bill also states that any money taken from the fund can help local projects qualify for additional outside grants, but the fund will automatically end and its remaining balance will go to the state's general revenue by December 31, 2033.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to protect firearm ownership rights for Missouri residents, allowing individuals to possess and carry weapons for self-defense and civil duties without restriction on typical accessories. While affirming these rights are unalienable and require strict scrutiny for any limitations, the amendment explicitly excludes convicted violent felons and individuals deemed dangerous due to mental health issues. Local governments, including counties and the cities of St. Louis and Kansas City, are granted specific authority to regulate firearm possession, carrying, and transfer within their boundaries through local ordinances. These local regulations must adhere to federal laws, limit permit fees to actual costs, ensure permits expire within five years, and restrict penalties to fines of up to $1,000 or jail terms of no more than one year.