Rep. Bryant Wolfin

Maddy summaryHB 2245 requires state agencies (like departments or commissions) to repeal at least two existing rules before implementing a new one. It mandates this repeal requirement unless the new rule addresses specific issues: lack of legal authority, conflict with state law, or unreasonable burden on affected persons. The bill directly affects state agencies by changing their rulemaking process, adding a procedural step before new regulations take effect. This is a procedural rule, not a substantive policy change, focusing on agency accountability rather than altering specific regulations.

Maddy summaryHJR 109 proposes amending Missouri's state constitution to define "person" as including all human beings from conception, explicitly stating this includes "every in utero human child at every stage of biological development." It repeals the current Section 2 of Article I and replaces it with language affirming a natural right to life, while adding that the constitution "secures or protects a right to abortion" or requires abortion funding. The amendment would be submitted to Missouri voters in 2026, with an official ballot question asking if the constitution should "protect each human life with a unique DNA code regardless of age." The bill notes this change is expected to have "no fiscal impact."

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts small, portable solar devices (under 1,200 watts that plug into standard outlets) from most public utility regulations. It requires electricity providers to offer net metering for these devices, allowing homeowners to receive credits for excess energy sent back to the grid, with credits applied to future bills and expiring after 12 months. The law specifically targets moveable units certified by safety labs like UL, not fixed rooftop systems. It does not change existing rules for larger solar installations or utility-scale projects.

Maddy summaryHB 2243 modifies Missouri's local sales tax law by adding specific exemptions for certain businesses and materials. It exempts tax on items like electrical energy, gas, water, machinery, and chemicals used in manufacturing, processing, mining, or research. The bill also creates new exemptions for defense contractors, broadcasters, large commercial laundries (processing over 500 lbs/hour), and construction materials for nuclear security enterprises in major cities (with a 2034 expiration date). These changes directly affect businesses in manufacturing, defense, broadcasting, and large-scale laundry operations by reducing their sales tax burden on qualifying purchases.

Maddy summaryHJR 169 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring voter approval before Missouri state or local districts can increase taxes, debt, or annual spending above certain thresholds. It directly affects state and local governments (excluding government-owned enterprises) by mandating public votes for new revenue measures and creating a refund process for illegally collected revenue. Key mechanisms include requiring districts to provide detailed spending data to voters before tax/debt votes, refunding illegally collected revenue with 10% annual interest, and suspending certain spending limits only during declared emergencies. The amendment takes effect January 1, 2027, and would override conflicting existing laws.

Maddy summaryHB 1730 primarily defines "firearm silencer" (or "firearm suppressor") as any device designed to muffle firearm noise, updating legal terminology under existing statutes. This bill does not change current regulations on suppressor possession or use but clarifies the definition for enforcement and legal consistency. It directly affects law enforcement, courts, and anyone interacting with firearm laws in the state. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (prefiled, read first time) and focuses solely on definitional precision, not policy changes.

Maddy summaryHCR 29 is a Missouri legislative resolution urging the U.S. Congress to reinstate mandatory country-of-origin labeling for meat products. It specifically calls for requiring labels to show whether beef or pork was born, raised, and slaughtered in the U.S., reversing a 2015 repeal of a similar 2008 law. The resolution states this labeling would help consumers identify truly American-made meat and support U.S. farmers and ranchers by distinguishing domestic products from imported ones processed in the U.S. It does not create new law but formally expresses Missouri's support for this policy change.

Maddy summaryHJR 119 proposes a constitutional amendment to change how judges are selected in Missouri. It would require the governor to appoint judges from three nominees provided by a nonpartisan judicial commission for vacancies in the supreme court, court of appeals, and St. Louis city/Jackson County circuit courts. For other judicial circuits, voters would decide at elections whether to adopt this appointment method (instead of the current system) or maintain the existing process, with changes allowed only once every four years. The amendment must be approved by voters in 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 3070, titled "Reestablishes the Second Amendment Preservation Act," prohibits Missouri state and local officials from enforcing specific federal firearm laws within the state, including registration requirements, ownership restrictions, and confiscation orders. The bill declares these federal actions unconstitutional and void in Missouri, based on the state's interpretation of the Second Amendment and Tenth Amendment protections. It allows citizens to sue state officials who enforce such federal laws, imposing a $50,000 civil penalty per violation and requiring courts to award attorney fees to the winning party. The law explicitly permits Missouri to accept federal aid for enforcing Missouri's own firearm laws but blocks state cooperation with federal gun control measures.

Maddy summaryHB 2559 requires state agencies to obtain legislative approval before implementing new administrative rules that would cost over $250,000 annually for government, businesses, or individuals. Agencies must notify the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and the full legislature, which must pass a concurrent resolution approving the rule before it takes effect. Rules not approved this way become invalid, with exceptions for federal compliance or funding requirements. This directly affects state agencies creating significant-cost rules and shifts authority to the legislature for final approval.