Rep. Cecelie Williams

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 1913 creates a civil cause of action for individuals whose intimate digital depictions are disclosed without consent. It directly affects people whose realistic digital images - showing private body parts, sexual conduct, or bodily fluids - were created or altered using digital manipulation, especially if shared by the creator who knew consent was lacking. Key provisions require explicit written consent for disclosure (not just creation), allow recovery of actual damages, $150,000 in liquidated damages, or punitive damages, and enable court orders to stop disclosure or maintain anonymity. The law excludes disclosures made by law enforcement, in legal proceedings, or for public interest, and clarifies tech providers aren’t liable for such content.

Maddy summaryHB 2746 requires Missouri's Department of Revenue to create interactive maps on its website showing property, sales, and use tax rates and boundaries for local tax districts, including school districts, fire protection areas, and other political subdivisions that collect these taxes. Local governments must provide geographic data to the Department by specific deadlines (e.g., sales tax data by April 1, 2019) and certify its accuracy to ensure maps reflect current tax rates and district borders. The maps will allow public viewing of tax rates by area, include overlays of state legislative districts, and be updated when local boundaries change, with the Department required to display them prominently on its website by 2019 for sales tax, 2022 for use tax, and 2027 for property tax.

Maddy summaryHB 2997 creates a public registry of persistent domestic violence offenders within Missouri's Department of Public Safety. It defines "persistent offenders" as individuals convicted of multiple domestic violence offenses against the same victim (including at least one prior conviction), requiring courts to mandate registration upon sentencing. The registry will include names, dates of birth, offense details, conviction dates, and photos - excluding sensitive data like addresses or Social Security numbers - and will be accessible online. Offenders must pay a $150 registration fee, with $100 directed to a domestic violence prevention fund, while the department maintains the system using data from courts, corrections, and law enforcement.

Maddy summaryHB 3058 creates a public registry for individuals convicted of multiple domestic violence offenses against family or household members. It requires courts to order registration for offenders with at least one prior conviction for such an offense, collecting their name, photo, offense details, and conviction dates while excluding addresses and ID numbers. Offenders pay a $150 registration fee ($100 funds domestic violence prevention programs), and their names are removed from the registry after 5-20 years based on prior convictions. The registry, maintained by Missouri’s Highway Patrol, will be accessible online but expires six years after implementation unless renewed.

Maddy summaryHB 2181 modifies election rules for nonpartisan races in small municipalities (cities/towns/villages with 2,000 or fewer residents). It eliminates the need for an election when the number of candidates equals the number of open positions and no ballot measures are proposed, allowing candidates to automatically assume office. Election authorities must publish candidate names in a local newspaper if no election occurs, and the law establishes procedures for candidate filing order and ballot listing. Municipalities can adopt this rule through a voter-approved vote, applying it for six years at a time. This directly affects small local governments conducting nonpartisan elections.

Maddy summaryHB 1909 requires Missouri's POST Commission to create a system that counts military basic training hours (including Army Military Police School) toward peace officer licensure requirements. It directly affects National Guard members and active/reserve military personnel seeking Missouri peace officer licenses. The bill establishes a point conversion system for military training credit and creates a dedicated "Military Police Program of Instruction Fund" to administer the program. This policy change streamlines licensure for military veterans by recognizing their existing training, pending state funding appropriation.

Maddy summaryHB 1209 extends the expiration date for Missouri's electronic monitoring with victim notification program from 2024 to 2034. This program requires courts to obtain a victim's informed consent before placing domestic violence offenders on electronic monitoring that alerts victims and law enforcement if the offender approaches protected locations. The bill maintains existing requirements, including court consideration of factors like the offender's history of violence, access to weapons, and mental health, while clarifying that victims must be informed about the system's function and limitations before consenting. It directly affects domestic violence victims and offenders under court orders for protection.

Maddy summaryHB 1342 allows reorganized common sewer districts to combine their water and sewer systems into a single integrated operation. It requires districts seeking this combination to adopt a resolution formally declaring the merged system and specifying that future upgrades to either system will be included. The bill authorizes districts to operate, maintain, and finance this combined system under existing laws, including issuing bonds backed by the system's revenues. This directly affects local sewer districts that want to manage water and sewer services together, streamlining operations under current regulatory frameworks.

Maddy summaryHB 1174 modifies election rules for nonpartisan races in small municipalities (2,000 residents or fewer). It allows cities, towns, or villages to skip holding elections if all candidate slots for an office are filled without competition - candidates automatically assume office instead, with the election authority publishing a notice in a local newspaper. The bill also standardizes candidate filing procedures, requiring clear filing locations, random ballot ordering for early filers, and specific notice requirements. These changes apply only to nonpartisan elections in qualifying small jurisdictions and do not affect larger cities or partisan races.