Rep. Bill Lucas

Maddy summaryHB 1788 modifies campaign finance rules by limiting anonymous contributions to $25 or less, requiring all contributors to provide their name and address, and mandating that any anonymous contribution over $25 be returned or escheated to the state. It sets a $50 limit on single cash expenditures and caps annual cash spending at $5,000 or 10% of total committee spending. The bill also requires disclosure of contributor and recipient details for all transactions, prohibits accepting out-of-state committee contributions without proper filing, and mandates clear "Paid for by" identification on campaign materials. These changes directly affect political committees, candidates, and contributors by increasing transparency and restricting anonymous funding.

Maddy summaryHCR 29 is a Missouri legislative resolution urging the U.S. Congress to reinstate mandatory country-of-origin labeling for meat products. It specifically calls for requiring labels to show whether beef or pork was born, raised, and slaughtered in the U.S., reversing a 2015 repeal of a similar 2008 law. The resolution states this labeling would help consumers identify truly American-made meat and support U.S. farmers and ranchers by distinguishing domestic products from imported ones processed in the U.S. It does not create new law but formally expresses Missouri's support for this policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 2868 requires certain individuals - including those convicted of specific felonies (like burglary or offenses under Chapters 565-566), sex offenders, and sexually violent predators - to provide DNA samples at defined legal milestones, such as jail booking, entry into correctional facilities, or sex offender registration. The law mandates collection without refusal at designated sites, with no additional samples needed if already in the state DNA database. It strictly prohibits unauthorized use of DNA records, requiring confidentiality for all stored data and outlining clear procedures for expungement if convictions are reversed or expunged. The bill applies to all Missouri law enforcement, correctional facilities, and agencies handling DNA collections under state and federal systems.

Maddy summaryHB 2107 authorizes the state legislature to hire armed security officers for Capitol buildings during legislative sessions. These officers must be licensed under state law enforcement standards and have full powers to arrest people and maintain security. The bill directly affects Capitol staff and visitors by creating a new security role focused on preventing threats. It is designated as an emergency measure to ensure immediate public safety during sessions.

Maddy summaryHB 2302 requires the state Department of Corrections to provide specific services to inmates before their release from state custody. It mandates the department to provide documentation for post-release employment (including vocational records, work history, and a resume) and coordinate with the Department of Revenue to issue state-issued identification cards to inmates without current IDs. The bill applies to most inmates released within the state, with exceptions for those aged 65+ or in medical parole. Identification cards issued under this law are valid for four years, non-renewable, and funded through department resources or inmate trust funds.

Maddy summaryMissouri's HB 2328, known as "Calvin's Law," creates new safety requirements for children under 10 riding as passengers on motorcycles or motortricycles. It prohibits operators from allowing children under 10 to ride unless the vehicle has a proper passenger seat and the child can place both feet on foot pegs (with medical exemptions allowed), and requires all under-10 passengers to wear helmets meeting state standards. The law directly affects motorcycle operators transporting young children and sets fines up to $100 for violations, with stops permitted solely to check compliance. It takes effect January 1, 2027, and does not impose criminal penalties for these specific violations.

Maddy summaryHJR 115 proposes a constitutional amendment to create a property tax exemption for Missouri disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. It defines a "disabled veteran" as a Missouri resident honorably separated from military service with a 100% VA-certified service-connected disability, and a "homestead" as their primary residence (not exceeding 2.5 acres). The exemption would apply to real property used as a primary home, excluding portions rented for more than six months annually. This amendment requires voter approval in the 2026 general election and would replace the current property tax exemption provisions in Missouri's constitution.

Maddy summaryHB 1847 updates Missouri's dental practice laws by replacing three existing sections with sixteen new ones. It specifically allows hospitals to employ dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and maxillofacial prosthodontists to treat dental conditions directly related to a patient's broader medical needs - such as head and neck cancer, diabetes, or severe trauma - without requiring separate hospital admission for dental care. The bill clarifies that only licensed dentists or those with specific permits may practice, while listing exceptions for dental students under supervision, physicians extracting teeth, and dental professionals working in federal or community health settings. These changes modernize licensing requirements and expand access to dental care within hospital environments.

Maddy summaryHB 2324 prohibits Missouri automobile insurers from purchasing or obtaining vehicle driving data (like location, speed, or braking patterns) without the explicit, written consent of the vehicle owner or primary driver. Insurers must disclose what data they collect, how it's gathered, and how it may affect premiums before obtaining consent. The bill also bans insurers from denying coverage, canceling policies, or raising premiums solely because an owner refuses to share driving data, and requires insurers to provide owners with copies of their collected data upon request. Enforcement is handled by Missouri's Department of Commerce and Insurance, which can impose fines for violations.

Maddy summaryHJR 119 proposes a constitutional amendment to change how judges are selected in Missouri. It would require the governor to appoint judges from three nominees provided by a nonpartisan judicial commission for vacancies in the supreme court, court of appeals, and St. Louis city/Jackson County circuit courts. For other judicial circuits, voters would decide at elections whether to adopt this appointment method (instead of the current system) or maintain the existing process, with changes allowed only once every four years. The amendment must be approved by voters in 2026.