Rep. Bryant Wolfin

Maddy summaryHB 3236 creates a sales tax exemption for building supplies used in constructing unattached single-family homes within participating counties or municipalities. It directly affects homebuilders and homeowners in jurisdictions that opt into the program, limiting the exemption to purchases under $250,000 per home. To qualify, a county or municipality must pass an ordinance to join the program, and homebuilders must obtain a department of revenue exemption letter confirming eligibility. The exemption applies only to construction of single-family homes, not attached dwellings, and runs from January 1, 2027, through 2031.

Maddy summaryHJR 190 is a proposed constitutional amendment, not a regular bill, that would add Section 37 to Missouri's Constitution. It states that state government powers are limited solely to those explicitly listed in the Constitution, prohibiting any branch, officer, or agency from exercising powers not granted or implied by the document. Any government action exceeding these enumerated powers would be invalid. This amendment requires voter approval in a future election to become part of the state Constitution.

Maddy summaryThis constitutional amendment clarifies Missouri's rule that bills must cover only one specific legislative purpose. It replaces the current vague standard with a precise definition requiring bills to address a single, focused topic (e.g., one policy area or problem). Exceptions remain for general budget bills and certain other legislation specified in the constitution. The change aims to prevent bills from bundling unrelated issues, though it requires voter approval to take effect.

Maddy summaryHB 2813 modifies rules for special personalized license plates in Missouri. It requires a one-time $50 fee for new or reissued plates (not annual renewals), sets design standards for visibility and aesthetics, and prohibits offensive content like racial slurs or obscenities on plates. The bill exempts military retirees (with 20+ years service and honorable discharge) from the fee and creates a special category for amateur radio license holders displaying FCC call letters. All applicants must follow standardized application procedures, and the director of revenue can recall problematic plates without charge if replaced with compliant designs. The changes directly affect vehicle owners seeking personalized plates while maintaining plate functionality for vehicle identification.

Maddy summaryHB 2815 establishes a state no-call database in Missouri, allowing residential and business subscribers to register their phone numbers to avoid unsolicited telemarketing calls. The Missouri Attorney General must create and maintain this free database, setting rules for how subscribers can register or revoke their objection and how businesses must access the list before making calls. Businesses making telephone solicitations are required to check the database to avoid contacting registered numbers, with the Attorney General working with telecom companies to provide public education about the service. The law also mandates annual updates to include numbers from national do-not-call lists and prohibits blocking caller ID services to circumvent the database.

Maddy summaryHB 2814 modifies Missouri law to allow the sale of retail raw milk, cream, and raw milk products (like cheese or yogurt) under specific conditions. It permits these items to be sold at grocery stores and farmers markets if clearly labeled with a health warning about unpasteurized risks, and allows direct farm sales to individual consumers for personal use. Dairy farms selling raw products must annually test their herds for tuberculosis and brucellosis and maintain disease-free status. The bill directly affects Missouri dairy farms producing raw milk products, retailers selling them, and consumers purchasing these items.

Maddy summaryHB 3002 repeals existing Missouri laws (sections 1.410-1.485 RSMo) and replaces them with the "Second Amendment Preservation Act." It prohibits Missouri state and local officials from assisting in enforcing federal laws that restrict firearm ownership, manufacture, or use within Missouri's borders. The bill specifically targets federal regulations that Missouri claims exceed constitutional authority, such as those collecting data on firearms or banning gun possession. This law directly affects all Missouri government entities, including local law enforcement and state agencies, by barring them from cooperating with federal gun control enforcement within the state.

Maddy summaryHB 2246 requires drivers to stop at railroad crossings when approaching *any* on-track equipment (like maintenance vehicles or work trains), not just trains. Drivers must stop 15-50 feet from the nearest rail and wait until it’s safe to proceed if signals warn of an approaching train or on-track equipment, a gate is lowered, or equipment is visible and close. This expands existing rules that previously only required stops for trains. The bill directly affects all drivers approaching railroad crossings and aims to improve safety by broadening the circumstances requiring a stop.

Maddy summaryHB 2247 gradually reduces Missouri's personal income tax rates over time, directly affecting all residents who pay state income tax. Starting in 2023, the top tax rate drops to 4.95%, with further annual reductions of 0.15% in 2024 and 0.1% each year thereafter, contingent on state revenue meeting specific thresholds. The bill eliminates the tax entirely by 2037, with tax brackets automatically adjusted for inflation annually. Key provisions include phased rate cuts tied to revenue performance and a final full elimination of the tax after 14 years.

Maddy summaryHB 2244 allocates up to $500,000 from Missouri's Veterans Commission Capital Improvement Trust Fund to Perry County for the restoration, renovation, and maintenance of a veterans memorial or museum dedicated to Missouri and U.S. veterans. The funds are specifically for counties meeting population criteria (17,600-19,000 residents) with a county seat of 8,000-10,000 residents, which Perry County satisfies. This provision allows Perry County to use the funds as a one-time match for existing memorial projects, not for new construction. The bill does not create new programs but directs existing trust fund resources toward preserving veterans' memorials in qualifying counties.