Rep. Dave Hinman

Maddy summaryHB 2640 modifies how Missouri's Department of Revenue contracts with local fee offices to handle vehicle registrations, titles, and related services. It authorizes these offices (like nonprofits or businesses) to collect specific fees - such as $9 for annual vehicle registration or $45 for permanent trailer registration - instead of the state collecting them directly. The bill requires competitive bidding for contracts, prioritizing tax-exempt organizations that reinvest at least 75% of net fees into Missouri charities or local governments. It also bans contracts with entities linked to current or recent department employees and ensures all collected fees stay with the fee office, while state-collected fees remain state revenue.

Maddy summaryHB 2639 creates a state tax credit for individuals and businesses that donate to certified local law enforcement foundations. Taxpayers can claim credits of up to $5,000 (single filers) or $10,000 (married/joint filers) annually for contributions used to fund officer training, salary supplements, equipment, or joint emergency response teams with behavioral health specialists. Foundations must be certified by the state, limit annual contributions to $3 million, and cannot accept more than $3 million per year from this program. The total tax credits available are capped at $75 million annually, with unused credits carried forward for up to five years.

Maddy summaryHB 1989 modifies Missouri law to expand prescribing authority for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). It allows APRNs with a certificate from the Missouri Board of Nursing to prescribe medications in Schedules III, IV, and V of controlled substances, and limited Schedule II drugs (like hydrocodone for hospice patients) in 120-hour supplies without refills. APRNs must either work under a collaborative practice agreement with a physician or qualify for an exemption from that requirement. This directly affects APRNs providing patient care in Missouri, particularly in settings where they previously faced restrictions on prescribing these medications.

Maddy summaryHB 2333 requires franchisors in Missouri to clearly state in writing what warranty service work franchisees must perform and to fairly compensate them for that work. It mandates that franchisors pay franchisees based on the franchisee's own nonwarranty rates for parts and labor, including diagnostic time and communication with manufacturers. The bill also requires franchisors to cover recall repair costs and process claims within 30 days of submission, with compensation for parts based on what franchisees charge retail customers for similar nonwarranty parts. This directly affects franchisors and franchisees operating under franchise agreements in Missouri.

Maddy summaryHB 1988 revises Missouri's driver's license laws by replacing two existing sections with new provisions. It requires the director of revenue to return a license immediately after a suspension ends if the driver meets requirements, and mandates that revoked license holders apply for a new license. The bill creates a process for limited driving privileges, allowing courts or the director to grant temporary driving rights for essential needs like employment, medical treatment, school, or essential shopping (e.g., groceries or pharmacies) if an undue hardship would occur. Applicants must submit a written request, driving record, and proof of financial responsibility, though limited privileges are denied for certain offenses without an ignition interlock device.

Maddy summaryHB 2597 sets minimum payment rates for out-of-network ambulance providers treating patients covered by health insurance plans. It requires insurance companies to pay these providers either the local government rate for ambulance services in that area or 325% of the Medicare rate for the same service (whichever is lower), but not more than the ambulance provider's billed charge. The bill mandates that payments be made directly to the ambulance provider within 30 days for complete claims, prohibits billing patients for additional amounts after payment, and limits patient cost-sharing to the same level as in-network services. This directly affects ambulance services (excluding air ambulances) and health insurance companies operating in the state.

Maddy summaryHB 3105, titled the "Second Amendment Preservation Act," protects Missouri residents' right to possess firearms by declaring federal gun regulations within the state invalid if they exceed constitutional limits. It grants the state attorney general or county prosecutors authority to sue federal officials for infringing on these rights and requires disciplinary action for law enforcement officers who knowingly violate them. The bill also affirms Missouri's exclusive authority to regulate firearms, including maintaining the existing federal excise tax on firearms, which it states does not restrict lawful ownership.

Maddy summaryHB 3283 modifies how public employee unions and government employers negotiate contracts. It requires both sides to bargain in good faith for wages, benefits, and working conditions, with a 180-day deadline to reach an agreement before mediation begins. If negotiations stall, the dispute moves to mediation (within 14 days) and then binding interest arbitration (within 90 days), with arbitrators selected from federal or private panels. The bill prohibits public employers from making unilateral changes to negotiated terms during bargaining and ensures arbitration decisions are binding, except for provisions requiring new laws. It directly affects public sector unions and government bodies across Missouri.

Maddy summaryHJR 153 proposes a constitutional amendment to change how judges are selected in Missouri courts. It would replace current election-based selection with a system where the governor appoints judges (with Senate approval) from a list of nominees recommended by a nonpartisan judicial commission. The amendment also establishes a new seven-year term for all judges, including circuit and associate circuit judges, instead of varying terms under current law. Voters in certain counties could later choose through a ballot measure whether to maintain this appointment system or revert to elections. This change would affect all judges serving in Missouri's circuit courts, associate circuit courts, and higher courts, with the proposal requiring voter approval in the 2026 election.

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.