Rep. Dane Diehl

Maddy summaryHB 668 modifies notice requirements for self-service storage operators selling occupant property when rent is unpaid. It requires operators to send a first notice 45 days before sale (with specific charge details), followed by a second notice 10 days later demanding payment within 10 days. The bill also mandates 7-day public advertising of the sale location and terms, and clarifies that vehicles/trailers with 60 days of unpaid rent may be towed. These changes directly affect storage facility operators and occupants who fall behind on payments, ensuring clearer communication before property is sold.

Maddy summaryHB 544 updates pesticide registration and labeling rules in the state. It requires manufacturers and distributors to submit complete product labeling - including usage directions and claims - with an annual $200 fee per pesticide, funding state pesticide programs. The bill also allows a $50 late fee for missed renewals and confirms that federally approved EPA labels for cancer warnings meet state requirements. These changes apply directly to pesticide businesses operating within the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Missouri's water registration law to protect the privacy of major water users. It requires the Department of Natural Resources' division to keep individually identifiable information - such as names, addresses, and specific water usage details - confidential and prohibits public disclosure of these records. The division may only share aggregated data (e.g., total water use per county) or release information under a court order or subpoena, disclosing only the minimum necessary. Violating these confidentiality rules could result in disciplinary action or a class A misdemeanor for division employees.

Maddy summaryHB 538 requires all school staff and volunteers who work directly with students - including bus drivers, teachers, aides, and mentors - to undergo criminal background checks before being left alone with students. The bill mandates that these checks, including fingerprinting and state/federal record searches, be completed annually and remain valid for one year, transferable between school districts. It also specifies that school districts must conduct annual checks against criminal history, sex offender, and child abuse registries for all staff, with fees paid by applicants. The law applies to all public and charter schools in Missouri, affecting anyone interacting with students in educational settings.

Maddy summaryHB 1145 modifies Missouri's anti-discrimination law by allowing employers to require retirement at age 65 for executives or high policy-making employees who meet specific pension criteria (a combined annual benefit of at least $44,000 from employer plans). It also clarifies that a person successfully rehabilitated from substance use is not considered to be "currently illegally using" a controlled substance under disability protections. The bill directly affects older workers in executive roles and individuals seeking disability accommodations, while maintaining existing prohibitions against discrimination based on race, gender, age (outside the retirement exception), disability, and other protected classes.

Maddy summaryHB 641 requires counties and municipalities to seek voter approval before imposing a local use tax, which must match the existing local sales tax rate. It mandates that any local use tax proposal be submitted to voters via a specific ballot question asking if the tax should be imposed at the same rate as the current local sales tax. If approved, the tax takes effect on a set date after notice to the revenue director, and the rate automatically adjusts if the local sales tax rate changes. This bill directly affects local governments seeking to implement use taxes and their voters, ensuring tax changes require direct public consent rather than being enacted by local governing bodies alone.

Maddy summaryHB 536 revises Missouri's rules for how state and local governments can use design-build contracting for public construction projects. It sets a $7 million minimum cost threshold for design-build projects (such as buildings or structures), while limiting the number of smaller projects (under $7 million) to five per fiscal year. The bill also removes specific restrictions that previously applied to the state's Office of Administration when using these contracting methods. These changes clarify the process for political subdivisions like cities, counties, and state agencies when selecting construction delivery methods.

Maddy summaryHB 2418 modifies the rules for calculating Missouri income tax deductions for farmers by adjusting how certain federal tax benefits are treated. The bill requires taxpayers to add specific amounts to their federal adjusted gross income, such as refunds from prior years and interest on certain government bonds, while simultaneously allowing them to subtract other federal deductions like interest on U.S. government obligations. These changes aim to align Missouri tax calculations with federal adjustments, particularly regarding items that were previously excluded or deducted differently under federal law. The legislation applies to taxpayers claiming deductions related to farm property and income, ensuring that state tax liabilities reflect specific federal tax code provisions.