Rep. Bryant Wolfin

Maddy summaryHB 2504 allows school districts to designate teachers, administrators, or other school staff as "school protection officers" with specific requirements. To qualify, staff must complete approved training, provide valid concealed carry permits, and submit written requests to the school superintendent. The bill authorizes these officers to carry concealed firearms or self-defense sprays on school property (with strict control rules) and grants them limited authority to detain individuals, requiring immediate notification of administrators and law enforcement. School districts must hold public hearings before designating officers, notify the state safety department of all designations, and may revoke the role without appeal.

Maddy summaryHJR 4 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring a two-thirds majority vote (instead of a simple majority) for any constitutional amendment approved by Missouri voters. This change would directly affect how Missouri residents vote on constitutional amendments, making it harder to pass them. The bill specifically modifies the constitution to require this higher threshold for constitutional amendments, while leaving the current majority-vote requirement for regular laws (statutory measures) unchanged. It does not alter the process for voting on non-constitutional bills or the existing requirement for constitutional amendments to be submitted to voters at general elections.

Maddy summaryHB 1482 creates a "Veterans Commission Capital Improvement Trust Fund" to distribute state funds for veterans memorials and museums. It specifically authorizes a one-time matching grant of up to $5 million for Perry County’s memorial or museum dedicated to World War I veterans, subject to the county meeting population criteria and submitting an application before July 1, 2004. The bill also establishes broader statewide rules allowing up to $10 million total in matching funds for other veterans memorial projects meeting specific municipal population requirements. All funds must be used solely for construction, renovation, or maintenance of eligible memorial or museum facilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Missouri state agencies, law enforcement, and political subdivisions from enforcing any "red flag law" that allows temporary or permanent seizure of firearms without a court hearing where the individual had a chance to be heard and a finding of probable cause for criminal activity (sections 3-5). It specifically bans the use of federal funds to enforce such laws (section 4) and creates civil penalties, including $50,000 per violation, for agencies that enforce them (section 7). The bill directly affects Missouri citizens who might be targeted by federal or state red flag laws, preventing state entities from complying with such orders. It exempts firearm seizures as evidence in criminal investigations (section 6) and states the law is an emergency measure for public safety.

Maddy summaryHB 658 prohibits Missouri counties, cities, towns, and state agencies from using automated red light cameras and automated license plate reader systems for traffic enforcement. The bill bans installing red light cameras at intersections and using license plate readers that capture data like location, time, and license plate numbers on public roads. Exceptions allow peace officers to use such systems in patrol vehicles and permit third-party vendors to access captured plate data under specific state laws (sections 303.420-303.440). This law directly affects local governments and agencies that currently operate these automated enforcement technologies.

Maddy summaryHB 465 modifies Missouri's rules for special personalized license plates. It replaces the previous fee structure with a one-time $50 fee for new or reissued plates (not charged annually during renewals) and allows plate replacements every three years without extra cost. The bill prohibits plates containing offensive, obscene, or racially insensitive content and requires the director of revenue to establish application rules and annual deadlines. It directly affects Missouri vehicle owners seeking personalized plates, excluding commercial vehicles over 24,000 pounds gross weight.

Maddy summaryHJR 85 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring that future constitutional amendments in Missouri must receive majority approval in 75% of the state's counties to pass. Currently, constitutional amendments only need a statewide majority vote. This change would require broader geographic support, making it harder for amendments to pass by mandating majority votes in three-fourths of all counties. The bill directly affects all future constitutional measures submitted to voters, not regular statutory laws.

Maddy summaryHB 849 allows Missouri dairy farms to sell raw milk and cream meeting "Grade A retail" standards (with strict sanitation and bacteriological requirements) to grocery stores, restaurants, and for direct consumer delivery. It requires dairy farms producing this raw milk to have USDA-accredited tuberculosis- and brucellosis-free herds, or undergo annual testing for these diseases until accreditation. Distributors must also have their products inspected annually by the state milk board. The bill does not change the requirement that pasteurized milk remains the standard for general retail sales.

Maddy summaryHB 1079 establishes minimum staff-to-child ratios for licensed child care facilities in the state, requiring one staff member for every four children under one year, one for every six children aged one to two, and one for every 25 children aged five or older. The bill also requires licensed facilities to disclose their licensure status to parents and prohibits unlicensed facilities from claiming to be licensed. These requirements apply to all licensed child care facilities, ensuring consistent supervision standards based on children's age groups.

Maddy summaryHB 466 decriminalizes the possession of knuckle dusters (also called "knuckles") by removing them from Missouri's list of prohibited weapons under most circumstances. The bill replaces criminal penalties with civil fines for carrying knuckles in areas where firearms are restricted (such as schools or government buildings), rather than treating it as a crime. Specifically, first-time offenders face a $100 citation, increasing to $200 for a second offense within six months and $500 for subsequent offenses within a year. The law maintains the restriction on carrying knuckles in firearm-restricted areas but eliminates criminal charges, instead allowing venue denial, removal, or fines. This change directly affects individuals who carry knuckle dusters in designated restricted zones.