Rep. Philip Oehlerking

Maddy summaryHB 3513 establishes specific fees for Missouri motor vehicle services, including $9 for annual vehicle registration and $9 for nondriver licenses or instruction permits. It requires competitive bidding for fee office contracts, prioritizing nonprofits that reinvest 75% of net proceeds into charitable causes and prohibiting contracts with entities affiliated with current or former revenue department employees. The bill exempts homeless youth (as defined in state law) from paying these fees, requiring verification by school officials, homeless services agencies, or licensed attorneys. This directly affects motor vehicle service providers, license applicants, and homeless youth who qualify for the fee exemption.

Maddy summaryHB 2305 requires Missouri local governments (like counties and cities) to allow contractors to submit bids electronically for publicly funded construction projects (e.g., roads, bridges, public buildings). It mandates that political subdivisions use secure online platforms for bid submissions, publish notices on public websites or e-procurement systems, and implement security measures like digital signatures and encryption to protect bid confidentiality. The bill also requires electronic receipts for bidders showing submission time and ensures public access to bids at opening. These changes apply to all local governments handling qualifying construction projects, effective after the Office of Administration issues implementation guidelines within one year.

Maddy summaryHB 2424 modifies how regulated public utilities pay for oversight by the Public Service Commission. It requires utilities (including electricity, gas, water, sewer, and telecom companies) to pay annual fees based on their state-based revenue, with caps of 0.45% for most utilities and 0.25% for telecommunications providers. The bill establishes a special fund to cover the Commission’s regulatory costs, ensuring payments are reinvested into oversight rather than general state funds. Utilities must report annual revenue to the Commission by March 31, with penalties for late filings. This directly affects all public utilities under the Commission’s jurisdiction, changing how regulatory costs are allocated and paid.

Maddy summaryHB 2742 increases penalties for drivers who fail to stop for a school bus by adding 5 points to their license for this violation. It also allows school districts to install cameras on school buses to detect such failures, but only when the bus is actively loading or unloading students (stop arm extended and lights activated). School districts must approve camera use through a board vote, and footage can only be used as evidence for the violation - unrelated footage cannot be retained. The bill does not require districts to install cameras, only offers this option as a safety tool.

Maddy summaryHB 2304 requires schools to obtain written or electronic parental consent before making specific changes to a child's Individualized Education Program (IEP), including initial placements, placement changes, removal of services, or service minute changes exceeding 25%. It directly affects parents of students with disabilities and local school districts (LEAs), mandating they use a standardized consent form that includes options for full consent, refusal, or partial consent. The bill also requires schools to document consent dates and provide dispute resolution options if parents and schools disagree on IEP changes. Schools must allow parents to visit proposed programs before consenting and notify parents of conduct-related IEP changes per federal rules. The law takes effect July 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryHB 2423 creates a new "Division of Finance Fund" to manage fees collected from banks and trust companies for regulatory oversight. It replaces old funding rules by requiring these institutions to pay assessments based on their size and regulatory costs into this dedicated fund, rather than general state revenue. The bill ensures leftover funds in the account at year-end are used to reduce future fees for banks and trust companies, rather than being returned to general revenue. This directly affects Missouri banks and trust companies that pay these licensing fees to cover the Division of Finance's regulatory expenses.

Maddy summaryHB 2302 requires the state Department of Corrections to provide specific services to inmates before their release from state custody. It mandates the department to provide documentation for post-release employment (including vocational records, work history, and a resume) and coordinate with the Department of Revenue to issue state-issued identification cards to inmates without current IDs. The bill applies to most inmates released within the state, with exceptions for those aged 65+ or in medical parole. Identification cards issued under this law are valid for four years, non-renewable, and funded through department resources or inmate trust funds.

Maddy summaryHCR 28 designates the last full week in April each year as "Infertility Awareness Week" to increase public understanding of infertility. The resolution directly affects individuals and couples experiencing infertility, which impacts roughly 1 in 6 U.S. couples, by reducing stigma and promoting awareness. It does not create new programs or change funding but formally recognizes this week annually to encourage support and highlight access to care.

Maddy summaryHB 3107 protects Missouri financial institutions (like banks, credit unions, and lenders) from state civil lawsuits when they follow written guidance from regulatory agencies (such as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau or Missouri Division of Finance), as long as they acted in good faith. It explicitly states that institutions cannot be held liable for complying with such guidance, even if the guidance later changes or is invalidated, but does not shield them from liability for fraud, intentional misconduct, or gross negligence. The law applies to guidance covering mandatory disclosures (like mortgage terms under Truth in Lending Act) and accessibility requirements (like ADA compliance). It clarifies that federal law or enforcement actions remain unaffected.

Maddy summaryHB 2908 modifies Missouri's Securities Act by adjusting registration fees for securities professionals. It reduces fees for agent applications, renewals, and changes from $50 to $45, while lowering investment adviser representative fees to $45 and setting $200/$100 initial/renewal fees for advisers. The bill establishes limits on future fee increases (max $25 over 8 years) and creates two funds: an Investor Education Fund to combat fraud and a Securities Division Fund to cover operational costs. These changes directly affect broker-dealers, investment advisers, and their representatives who must register in Missouri.