Rep. Darin Chappell

Maddy summaryHB 779 prohibits Missouri state agencies and local governments from purchasing electric vehicles or components unless the manufacturer provides a sworn certification confirming no forced labor or oppressive child labor (defined as under-14s in hazardous work) was used in production. This directly affects state and local government entities buying EVs, requiring them to verify manufacturers' compliance before finalizing contracts. The bill mandates a specific certification process and imposes fines of up to $10,000 per false statement or half the purchase price for false claims, with additional penalties for officials who knowingly violate the requirement. It aims to ensure state procurement aligns with labor standards without specifying enforcement outcomes.

Maddy summaryHB 821, the "Fair Tax Act of 2025," would replace Missouri's individual and corporate income taxes, estate tax, and related taxes with a 5.11% tax on all new retail sales and services. It would directly affect all Missouri residents and businesses by shifting the tax base from income to consumption, eliminating current income tax obligations. The bill requires the state to provide a monthly sales tax rebate to qualified families, calculated using federal poverty guidelines. The law would take effect only if approved by voters in a 2026 referendum.

Maddy summaryHB 664 requires Missouri state agencies to obtain legislative approval before new administrative rules take effect. Specifically, agencies must submit proposed rules to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, which can hold hearings and suspend rules costing over $250,000 until the full General Assembly votes on them. Rules cannot become effective until the legislature approves them via a concurrent resolution, with a 30-day waiting period after committee review. This change ensures all significant agency rules undergo direct legislative scrutiny before implementation.

Maddy summaryHB 1175, titled "Reestablishes the Second Amendment Preservation Act," prohibits Missouri state officials from enforcing federal laws, regulations, or executive orders related to firearms within Missouri. It declares that federal actions restricting firearm ownership, possession, or use in Missouri are "unauthoritative, void, and of no force," and grants Missouri exclusive authority over such matters under state law. Key provisions include imposing a $50,000 civil penalty per violation on state officials who knowingly enforce federal gun laws, allowing citizens to sue for damages, and removing sovereign immunity as a defense in such cases. The bill directly affects Missouri law enforcement officers and state agencies operating within Missouri’s borders, ensuring they cannot comply with federal firearm regulations. It does not alter Missouri’s own firearm laws but asserts state authority against federal overreach in this domain.

Maddy summaryHB 433's title about "storage and use of gold and silver" is inaccurate - the bill is actually a Missouri income tax modification. It adjusts how Missouri calculates taxable income by adding back certain items excluded from federal taxable income, such as: 1) Federal tax refunds that created Missouri tax benefits (excluding pandemic-related refunds), 2) Interest on some government bonds, 3) Specific deductions for property purchases (2002-2003), and 4) Net operating loss carryforwards. It also subtracts certain items added back (like state tax refunds or military combat zone income) to prevent double taxation. The bill directly affects all Missouri individual income taxpayers by changing their taxable income calculation relative to federal rules.

Maddy summaryHB 875 prohibits public colleges and universities from denying student groups equal access to benefits like registration, meeting space, or communication channels based on their religious, political, or ideological nature. It directly affects student associations (including religious, political, or ideological groups) and public institutions of higher learning governed by state boards. The bill defines "adverse action" as denying such benefits due to a group's viewpoint, mission, or leadership requirements tied to sincerely held beliefs. Groups harmed by such discrimination can seek legal relief through courts or administrative proceedings. This policy change ensures public institutions treat all student associations equally regardless of their core beliefs or expression.

Maddy summaryHB 780 changes how Missouri counties assess property taxes on residential real estate. It requires assessors to value residential properties at 33.3% of their true market value annually, with new assessments set every other year (odd-numbered years) and applied for two years. The bill also creates a process for counties to submit two-year assessment plans for approval and includes a specific provision reducing valuations for airport-related property improvements funded by non-government parties. This directly affects homeowners and property owners across all Missouri counties, including St. Louis.

Maddy summaryHB 778 sets a $150,000 annual spending limit for the radioactive waste investigation fund, requiring any unused funds at year-end to revert to the hazardous waste fund. It allows local governments to request investigations into potential radioactive contamination in their areas by submitting written requests with supporting documentation. The Department of Natural Resources must prioritize these requests (giving extra weight to areas near known contamination sites), conduct investigations using scientific methods, and report results to local officials and the public within 45 days of final testing. The bill ensures investigations are conducted by qualified contractors or agencies and mandates that results be made publicly available online.

Maddy summaryThis bill prevents Missouri counties, cities, and other local governments from creating or enforcing their own bans on eviction proceedings. The law requires that any such moratoriums must be explicitly authorized by state legislation before they can take effect. By restricting local authority in this area, the measure ensures that decisions about halting evictions are made at the state level rather than by individual municipalities.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies state laws to allow courts to order parents to pay restitution when their children cause property damage or personal injury, provided the parents failed to exercise reasonable discipline. It establishes specific rules for how much parents must pay, setting a limit of $5,000 for property damage and $5,000 for personal injury, while also outlining procedures for hearings and the priority of payments to victims versus insurance companies. The legislation permits children to work community service jobs to earn money toward their own restitution judgments and allows these judgments to be enforced after the child turns eighteen. Additionally, it clarifies that paying restitution under this new law does not prevent separate criminal proceedings against the child or parents for the remaining unpaid damages.