Rep. Phil Amato

Maddy summaryHB 323 requires county recorders to notify property owners when a deed changing ownership of their property is submitted for recording. The recorder must delay recording for at least five business days to allow notification via phone, text, email, or mail to the owner’s address on file. If owners confirm the deed is legitimate, the delay ends; if they report fraud, the recorder must wait an additional two business days for a court order. Exceptions apply for deeds from licensed real estate brokers or title companies that have issued title insurance.

Maddy summaryHB 418 modifies Missouri law to regulate the sale and handling of detached catalytic converters. It requires scrap metal dealers and recyclers to maintain detailed records for each transaction involving detached catalytic converters, including proof the seller is a legitimate auto repair shop or has lawful acquisition. Dealers must document the vehicle make, model, year, and VIN from which the converter was removed, along with the seller's identification and transaction details. These records must be kept for four years and submitted quarterly to the Missouri Department of Revenue. The bill directly affects scrap metal dealers, recyclers, and auto repair shops handling catalytic converters.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the state's Line of Duty Compensation Act to increase financial awards for the families of public safety officers killed in the line of duty. It expands the definition of eligible workers to include air ambulance personnel such as pilots, nurses, and respiratory therapists, while also clarifying rules for volunteer firefighters. The legislation raises the compensation amount to $100,000 for deaths occurring after the bill takes effect and establishes an annual adjustment mechanism tied to the Consumer Price Index to ensure the payout keeps pace with inflation. Additionally, the bill sets a one-year deadline for survivors to file claims and outlines specific rules for how the compensation funds should be distributed among surviving spouses and children.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a matching grant program in Missouri to help school districts fund renovation projects that maintain or improve school facilities, such as repairing roofs, heating systems, windows, or addressing environmental health issues. Under the program, the state would provide grants covering up to sixty percent of the estimated total cost for eligible projects, provided the school district allocates its own funds to cover the remaining portion. The bill establishes a specific fund for these grants and outlines a priority system that favors districts affected by natural disasters, those with rapidly growing student populations, or those with lower property wealth per student. School districts must submit detailed applications to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, which reviews projects based on eligibility criteria and available funding before awarding money.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the rules for funding military honor details in Missouri, specifically ensuring that recognized veterans' organizations receive compensation for their services. It establishes a fixed payment of two hundred dollars for each honor detail performed, with funds coming from the Missouri National Guard trust fund. The legislation also requires the adjutant general to coordinate these services, ensure proper training and conduct, and create administrative rules to manage the program.