Rep. Don Mayhew

Maddy summaryHB 753 protects charitable organizations from lawsuits when they disclose allegations of sexual misconduct, abuse, harassment, or specific sexual offenses (under chapters 566 or 573) to other organizations or employees, provided the disclosure is made in good faith and believed to be true. The bill directly affects charities and their staff/volunteers who report such allegations. It does not grant immunity if the disclosure involves the reporter’s own abuse or is made with malicious intent. This bill aims to encourage reporting by reducing legal risks for organizations acting in good faith.

Maddy summaryThis bill shifts authority over residential construction rules from fire protection districts to local cities, towns, or counties. It prohibits fire districts from enforcing their own residential construction regulations (like building permits or inspections) if a local government has adopted such rules, making any fire district rules advisory only. Fire districts retain limited authority only for fire-specific elements (e.g., hydrant locations, fire lanes) and cannot charge fees for inspections related to residential construction. They may contract with local governments to assist with fire-related aspects of construction rules but cannot override local enforcement.

Maddy summaryHB 420 repeals an existing Missouri law and establishes a new legal framework for creating theater, cultural arts, and entertainment districts in qualifying areas. It allows counties and cities meeting specific population thresholds (e.g., 250,000-350,000 residents) or geographic criteria (like bordering lakes with 1,000+ miles of shoreline) to form these districts. The bill defines key terms and designates the new provisions as the "Theater, Cultural Arts, and Entertainment District Act." This change directly affects local governments in qualifying jurisdictions by enabling them to establish such districts under the new rules.

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 creates a state income tax exemption for Missouri employees whose wages from state employment do not exceed six times the federal poverty guidelines. It directly affects full-time and part-time state workers in executive, legislative, and judicial branches, excluding elected officials, contractors, and those in higher education or local government. Under the new rules, income within this threshold will not be taxed or subject to withholding starting in the 2025 tax year, while any earnings above the limit remain taxable. The exemption is applied before other deductions when calculating an employee's adjusted gross income, and the state department is authorized to create necessary rules for administration.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to prevent people working for or elected by Missouri's executive branch from becoming paid lobbyists. The rule would ban these individuals from registering as lobbyists, soliciting contracts, or acting like lobbyists for two years after they leave their government positions. This restriction applies only to roles starting after December 7, 2024, and is intended to stop former officials from immediately using their inside knowledge for private gain. The change requires voter approval at the next election to become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1955 updates Missouri state laws regarding how the state manages its financial assets and how residents calculate their state income taxes. The bill requires the state treasurer to keep at least one percent of state funds in local banks as cash or interest-bearing deposits, provided these funds are not needed for current expenses. It also modifies the state income tax code by adding specific federal tax refunds and interest amounts to a taxpayer's income while allowing certain deductions to be subtracted. These tax adjustments are designed to align Missouri's tax calculations with changes in federal tax laws, such as rules on business interest and property tax deductions.