Rep. Mike McGirl

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the legal classification for delivering controlled substances, primarily affecting individuals who distribute drugs or allow minors to access them. It establishes that delivering small amounts of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids remains a class E felony, while increasing penalties to a class C felony if the recipient is a minor at least two years younger than the seller. The legislation also elevates offenses to class B or A felonies when drugs are delivered to minors or when the substance is marketed to look like food or candy, aiming to address specific risks associated with youth access and product tampering.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes creating a new felony offense for individuals who are not lawfully present in the United States to be on public or private land in the state. It defines an "illegal alien" as someone without legal status under federal immigration law and makes it a class E felony for them to trespass if they do not carry their alien registration card or have failed to register. The law explicitly excludes anyone who has valid federal authorization to remain in the country from this prohibition. If passed, the measure would allow state authorities to prosecute undocumented immigrants for entering or staying on property without permission.

Maddy summaryHB 1424 establishes vaccination requirements for children attending schools and day care centers while explicitly prohibiting mandates for COVID-19 vaccines in educational settings. The bill requires proof of immunization against standard childhood diseases like polio and measles for school enrollment but allows exemptions for religious beliefs or medical contraindications. Additionally, the legislation ensures that families unable to afford vaccines can receive them at public expense and sets a specific expiration date of December 31, 2028, for any rules related to COVID-19 vaccination or diagnostic testing in schools.

Maddy summaryHB 1425 amends existing statutes to clarify and expand the liability coverage requirements for motor vehicle insurance policies in the state. The bill mandates that insurance policies explicitly list all covered vehicles and maintain specific financial limits for bodily injury and property damage, while allowing for the exclusion of certain household drivers. It also establishes rules for when insurance coverage becomes absolute after an accident occurs and defines how carriers must handle claims and settlements. This legislation primarily affects insurance companies, policyholders, and drivers by standardizing the terms and protections required under state law.

Maddy summaryHB 2606 creates the Municipal Telecommunications Business License Tax Modernization Act to standardize how local governments in Missouri collect taxes from telecommunications companies. The bill defines which taxes count as business license fees, such as those based on gross receipts, while explicitly excluding sales taxes, right-of-way fees, and emergency service charges. It establishes a centralized system where the state Department of Revenue will collect, administer, and distribute these taxes to municipalities starting in 2025, replacing the previous fragmented local collection methods. Additionally, the legislation preempts local ordinances that attempt to tax interstate or international telecommunications services and requires companies to file quarterly reports detailing their taxable receipts.