Rep. Philip Oehlerking

Maddy summaryHB 882 modifies Missouri's sexual offender registry requirements, directly affecting individuals required to register under state law. The bill mandates that registered offenders notify law enforcement within three business days of changes to residence, employment, email addresses, vehicle details, or temporary lodging. Tier I offenders must report annually in person, while Tier II offenders must report semiannually, both verifying their registration details during these visits. These changes aim to update notification procedures and ensure timely updates to the registry system.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Missouri's sheriff election rules, requiring candidates for most county sheriff positions to hold a valid peace officer license (with an exception for the sheriff of St. Louis City, which is not within a county). It also sets a $50,000 minimum annual salary for sheriff's deputies, with the sheriff able to set higher pay but not exceeding the rate set by St. Louis City's board of aldermen. The bill affects candidates running for sheriff in most Missouri counties and the St. Louis City sheriff's office, while maintaining existing requirements like residency and felony conviction disqualifications.

Maddy summaryHB 755 establishes the "Missouri Advanced Manufacturing Recruitment Program" by defining key terms for a new tax credit program. It directly affects advanced manufacturing companies in Missouri that create new jobs, requiring them to calculate "new jobs" as total new full-time Missouri employees minus their pre-project "base employment." The bill creates a framework where companies submit a "Notice of Intent" to the Missouri Department of Economic Development to qualify for tax credits based on new job creation and capital investment at their project facility. The bill is pending further legislative action after passing committee votes in February-March 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1022 creates a new "Division of Maternal and Child Resources" within Missouri's Department of Social Services and establishes the "Save MO Babies Act" to support adoption services. The division will directly assist expectant mothers considering adoption by connecting them with prospective adoptive parents who have passed background checks and home studies, while maintaining confidential records for both parties. Key provisions include coordinating adoption services, facilitating resource referrals to other state agencies, and conducting investigations to ensure prospective adoptive parents are "fit and proper." The bill also outlines administrative details for the division’s structure, including county offices and director qualifications.

Maddy summaryHJR 1 proposes a constitutional amendment to establish strict spending limits for Missouri's state government. It requires that annual spending not exceed a baseline amount (based on prior year appropriations) adjusted by the state's population growth rate (e.g., 100% of prior spending for population decline, 101% for small growth). It creates a "Tax Reform Fund" within the state treasury to cover budget shortfalls only when spending limits are triggered, using revenues from specific tax changes. The amendment also mandates a two-thirds legislative vote to temporarily exceed the spending limit, with the exception lasting no more than 12 months. This directly affects state budgeting decisions and future tax policy implementation.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a pathway for out-of-state professionals to obtain a one-time, two-year temporary license in Missouri if they have at least three years of work experience in their field but lack a specific Missouri license. To qualify, applicants must be U.S. citizens, pass the standard profession-specific exam, and may also need to pass a state law exam if required by their regulatory board. The temporary license is restricted to practice within Missouri only and cannot be renewed, used to join interstate compacts, or serve as a stepping stone to reciprocity agreements in other states. Additionally, the law excludes certain occupations, such as those covered by existing interstate compacts, electrical contractors, and assistant physicians, from this new temporary licensing option.

Maddy summaryHB 2845 amends state laws to explicitly acknowledge the right to perform and receive in vitro fertilization procedures and services within the state. This bill directly affects medical providers and individuals seeking fertility treatments by clarifying that existing state laws must be interpreted to support these reproductive services. The key provision is a declarative statement ensuring that legal interpretations do not hinder access to or the delivery of IVF care.