Rep. Burt Whaley

Maddy summaryHB 734 designates a specific segment of Interstate 49 in McDonald County as the "Deputy Marshal David Thurman Memorial Highway," running from U.S. Highway 71 south to the Arkansas/Missouri state line. The Missouri Department of Transportation must install and maintain appropriate signage for this memorial highway, with the department covering all associated costs. This bill does not alter traffic laws, funding, or regulations - it solely creates a permanent commemorative name for a public roadway. The designation directly affects travelers using this highway segment by renaming it in honor of Deputy Marshal David Thurman.

Maddy summaryHB 1415 prevents homeowners' associations and similar groups from restricting concealed carry permit holders' rights to carry firearms in their vehicles or on their person throughout Missouri. The bill explicitly allows permit holders to carry concealed firearms in most public areas, with specific exceptions including police stations (without consent of the chief officer), polling places on election day, courthouses, schools (without consent), and liquor-licensed establishments (unless in a qualifying restaurant). It requires government buildings restricting concealed carry to post clear signage and permits vehicle possession in restricted zones without criminal penalties. The law also maintains existing exceptions for certain facilities like public housing, highways, and private dwellings.

Maddy summaryHB 32 lowers the age requirement for enrollment in adult high schools from 21 to 18 years old, directly affecting adults aged 18 or older without a high school diploma. The bill establishes new adult high schools that must offer high school diplomas alongside industry certification programs, childcare for students, and flexible learning options (including limited online instruction). It requires nonprofit organizations to meet specific criteria, such as partnerships with colleges and plans to address local workforce needs, while ensuring diplomas are equivalent to traditional high school credentials with no distinguishing marks. The legislation also adjusts admission preferences to prioritize students receiving income-based assistance and clarifies how student transfers affect school dropout rate reporting.

Maddy summaryHB 563 removes registration requirements for landowners seeking hunting permits on their own property. It requires the wildlife commission to issue permits to any landowner (resident or nonresident) owning at least five acres who requests one. The bill also allows landowners to obtain free two-day hunting permits for one nonresident immediate family member per year, with a maximum of one such permit annually. This directly affects landowners with five or more acres who hunt wildlife on their property.

Maddy summaryHB 1161 allows counties that currently use an alternative highway commission structure to end it and return to the standard county highway commission system through either a voter referendum or a decision by the county's governing body. Counties that have not adopted the alternative commission must choose between the standard commission (under sections 230.010-230.110) or another specified commission structure (sections 231.010-231.130). The bill requires voter approval for the initial adoption of the alternative commission and for its abolition, ensuring local input on highway governance changes. This directly affects all counties in the state with highway commission structures, giving them clear pathways to modify their local highway governance arrangements. The changes focus on procedural voting requirements rather than altering funding or operational details of highway commissions.

Maddy summaryHB 1073 allows Missouri dairy farms to sell retail raw milk, cream, or raw milk products (like cheese or yogurt) under specific conditions. It requires clear health warnings on labels stating the product hasn’t been pasteurized and may contain harmful bacteria, and mandates annual tuberculosis and brucellosis testing for herds. Dairy farms selling these products must have "listed status" from the Raw Milk Institute. The bill does not change existing rules for pasteurized milk sales, which remain the standard for final consumers and businesses like grocery stores.

Maddy summaryHB 35 bans health care providers from performing gender transition surgeries or prescribing hormone treatments and puberty blockers for gender transition to individuals under 18, with an exception for those already receiving such care before August 28, 2023. Violations could result in license revocation for providers. The bill also creates a new legal pathway allowing affected minors to sue providers for up to 15 years after turning 21, with specific damage awards and a rebuttable presumption of harm if infertility occurs. Exceptions apply for medically verified conditions like disorders of sex development.