Rep. Bryant Wolfin

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Missouri's rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), allowing individuals with past felony convictions for possession or use of controlled substances to qualify for benefits if they meet specific conditions. To qualify, individuals must be enrolled in or have completed an approved substance abuse treatment program, comply with court and treatment requirements, avoid new drug-related offenses for one year, and pass voluntary drug tests paid for by the participant. The exemption does not apply to those with two or more subsequent drug felony convictions. It replaces the existing law with these concrete eligibility requirements.

Maddy summaryHJR 5 proposes a constitutional amendment to change how judges are selected in Missouri for specific courts. It would require the governor to appoint judges from a list of three nominees submitted by a nonpartisan judicial commission for vacancies in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and circuit/judges in St. Louis and Jackson County. Outside those areas, voters in each county could decide via ballot question whether to adopt this appointment system or keep the current method, with votes allowed only once every four years. The amendment must be approved by Missouri voters in the 2026 general election to take effect.

Maddy summaryHB 319 requires Missouri state agencies to repeal at least two existing rules before enacting a new one. This applies to departments, commissions, and boards proposing new regulations. The bill also specifies that rules lacking statutory authority, conflicting with state law, or being unreasonably burdensome are invalid. It replaces Missouri Revised Statute § 536.014 with these new requirements.

Maddy summaryHCR 11 is a resolution directing Missouri's Secretary of State to include the question "Shall there be a convention to revise and amend the constitution?" on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot. This resolution, passed by the Missouri General Assembly, follows constitutional provisions allowing ballot placement of a constitutional convention question more frequently than the standard 20-year interval. It directly affects Missouri voters in 2026, who will decide whether to hold a convention to revise the state constitution. The resolution does not change the constitution itself but sets the mechanism for voter input on this procedural matter.

Maddy summaryHB 715 repeals recent minimum wage increases and paid sick leave provisions, reinstating a lower minimum wage rate that was in effect in 2019. The bill sets the minimum wage for private employers at $8.60 per hour, with annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) until it reaches $12.00 per hour. Public employers (state and local government) are excluded from these changes and will continue under existing rules. This bill directly affects private businesses and their hourly workers by reducing the required minimum wage from current levels.

Maddy summaryHJR 14 proposes a constitutional amendment to Missouri's Constitution that would replace Article I, Section 2 with new language affirming a "natural right to life" for all humans. The key provision explicitly defines "person" to include "every in utero human child at every stage of biological development from the moment of conception until birth." This amendment would require abortion restrictions under Missouri law, as it adds that "nothing in this constitution secures or protects a right to abortion." The amendment will be submitted to Missouri voters in the 2026 general election, with no expected fiscal impact.

Maddy summaryHB 726 preempts local gun regulations by prohibiting counties, cities, and other local governments from enacting rules about firearm sales, possession, open carry, or related matters - except for specific ordinances matching state law (e.g., open carry rules with permit requirements or discharge restrictions). It requires open carry permit holders to display permits upon demand and bars officers from restraining individuals without reasonable suspicion. The bill also shields firearm manufacturers from most civil lawsuits related to lawful sales (except for negligence claims) and imposes $50,000 penalties on localities violating the law. This directly affects local governments by removing their regulatory authority over firearms and impacts manufacturers by limiting liability.

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 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 459 prohibits Missouri state and local agencies from enforcing any "red flag law" that would seize firearms from citizens without a court trial. It blocks the use of federal funds to support such enforcement and bans law enforcement from complying with federal or state orders requiring firearm seizures. The bill directly affects Missouri residents who might face such seizures and state agencies responsible for law enforcement. Violating the law could trigger $50,000 penalties per incident and allow affected citizens to sue for damages.