Rep. Travis Wilson

Maddy summaryHB 2658 creates a state "no-call database" allowing Missouri residential phone subscribers to opt out of unsolicited telemarketing calls at no cost. It requires telemarketers to check both the FCC's reassigned number database and the state database before calling, and prohibits "call spoofing" (faking caller ID to defraud or harass). The law also mandates that telemarketers clearly identify themselves at the start of calls and blocks efforts to circumvent caller ID services. This directly affects residential subscribers (who can join the database) and telemarketers (who must comply with the rules and database checks).

Maddy summaryHB 2559 requires state agencies to obtain legislative approval before implementing new administrative rules that would cost over $250,000 annually for government, businesses, or individuals. Agencies must notify the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and the full legislature, which must pass a concurrent resolution approving the rule before it takes effect. Rules not approved this way become invalid, with exceptions for federal compliance or funding requirements. This directly affects state agencies creating significant-cost rules and shifts authority to the legislature for final approval.

Maddy summaryHB 2649 establishes licensure reciprocity for professionals holding valid licenses from the United Kingdom who wish to practice in Missouri. It allows UK-licensed individuals with at least one year of current licensure in the UK to apply for Missouri licenses without retaking exams or meeting additional education/experience requirements, provided they submit proof of their UK license. The bill applies to most licensed occupations but excludes certain professions listed in state law and does not override existing interstate compacts. Missouri licensing boards must grant licenses under this law if applicants meet basic criteria and are in good standing with their UK licensing authority.

Maddy summaryHB 2147 prohibits using false caller ID information (call spoofing) to deceive recipients during telemarketing calls, specifically banning tactics that misrepresent the caller's identity to defraud, harass, or obtain value. It establishes a state "no-call database" managed by the Attorney General, allowing Missouri business and residential subscribers to register to block unwanted telemarketing calls at no cost. The law requires callers to clearly identify themselves at the start of each solicitation and prohibits blocking caller ID services. This applies to telemarketing calls (e.g., sales pitches) but includes exceptions for calls with prior permission, recent business contacts, or non-profit fundraising.

Maddy summaryHB 2150 creates a legal process for Missouri businesses sued over website accessibility claims (under ADA or state law) to challenge such lawsuits as "abusive." It directly affects Missouri-based website owners and their attorneys, as well as plaintiffs' lawyers filing these cases. Key provisions require defendants to fix accessibility issues within 30 days to avoid a presumption of abusive litigation, and courts must weigh factors like the plaintiff’s history of similar cases or defendant resources when deciding. If litigation is deemed abusive, courts can award the defendant attorney fees and up to three times those fees as punitive damages. The law expires if the federal government issues website accessibility standards under the ADA.

Maddy summaryHB 512 requires Missouri's state board of education to create a statewide career and technical education (CTE) plan ensuring programs align with workforce needs. It mandates that students entering high school in the 2017-18 school year and later must be eligible to earn a CTE certificate alongside their high school diploma, while prohibiting schools from "tracking" students into specific career paths. Local school districts must design programs based on student needs and the statewide plan, using industry-aligned standards developed through workgroups including businesses and educators. The bill also establishes a process for recognizing CTE programs by evaluating programs against federal CIP codes starting in the 2025-26 school year.

Maddy summaryHB 611 creates a state tax credit for Missouri businesses that pay employees to teach career and technical courses at qualifying institutions during regular business hours. It directly affects businesses (including corporations and partnerships) that hire full-time "qualified career and technical instructors" for community colleges, vocational schools, or facilities serving youth in custody or court-ordered programs. The credit allows businesses to claim up to $5,000 per instructor per year (capped at five instructors annually), with a total annual limit of $500,000 across all businesses. The tax credit is nonrefundable, nontransferable, and expires after 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 664 requires Missouri state agencies to obtain legislative approval before new administrative rules take effect. Specifically, agencies must submit proposed rules to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, which can hold hearings and suspend rules costing over $250,000 until the full General Assembly votes on them. Rules cannot become effective until the legislature approves them via a concurrent resolution, with a 30-day waiting period after committee review. This change ensures all significant agency rules undergo direct legislative scrutiny before implementation.

Maddy summaryHB 810 designates a specific 2.5-mile segment of U.S. Highway 60 in Newton County (from Kodiak Road east to Cemetery Road) as the "Lloyd Memorial Highway." The bill requires the Missouri Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage for this highway, with all costs covered by private donations. This is a purely commemorative measure with no policy changes or direct impact on laws, regulations, or public services. It does not affect residents, businesses, or government operations beyond naming a highway segment.

Maddy summaryHB 269 creates three tax credits to support child care access: a credit for individuals donating to child care providers, a credit for employers purchasing care for their employees' children, and a credit for child care providers themselves. Taxpayers can claim a 75% credit (minimum $100, maximum $200,000 annually) on verified donations to approved child care providers or organizations, provided funds are used for specific purposes like facility improvements, staff training, or quality enhancements. Contributions must be made to entities without the donor’s financial interest, and providers must verify proper use of funds within 60 days. The credits apply to tax years starting January 1, 2026, and cannot be refunded or transferred, though unused credits may be carried forward for up to six years.