Rep. John Voss

Maddy summaryHB 1009 allows the Office of Administration to negotiate specific contract terms with vendors *after* awarding a contract for state purchases over $100,000, directly affecting state agencies and vendors bidding on government contracts. It permits negotiations only for provisions not part of the initial evaluation criteria (like pricing or delivery schedules), provided this is specified in the original request for proposals. Vendors awarded similar contracts can request the same negotiated terms through written amendments if agreed upon in the original solicitation. The bill ensures negotiations occur transparently and without disclosing competitor information, while requiring the commissioner to reject proposals if better market prices exist.

Maddy summaryHR 20 is a House Resolution granting the Great Rivers Council, Boy Scouts of America, and the Great Rivers Eagle Scout Association temporary use of the Missouri House Chamber on Monday, February 17, 2025, from noon to 2:00 p.m. for a recognition event honoring Eagle Scouts who achieved the rank in 2024. The resolution specifies that participants must maintain decorum, dress appropriately, avoid food/drink/smoking, and refrain from hanging banners or using equipment in the chamber, with Representative John Voss or his designee overseeing the event.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the powers of the state auditor by updating how state funds are managed and reporting requirements are enforced. It mandates that most state department fees and moneys be deposited into the state treasury within thirty days and transferred to the general revenue fund at the end of each two-year budget cycle, with specific exceptions for university funds, federal grants, and hospital fees. Additionally, the legislation introduces a new rule requiring a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers to allow any new fund to keep its unspent money instead of returning it to the general revenue fund. These changes aim to increase transparency and ensure that state funds are appropriated for their intended purposes unless a supermajority explicitly votes to exempt them.

Maddy summaryThis bill reorganizes the judicial system for the thirty-second judicial circuit, which covers Perry, Bollinger, and Cape Girardeau counties, by increasing the number of circuit judges from two to three. The legislation establishes three separate divisions for these judges to sit in, with two positions filled by election and one position initially filled by a gubernatorial appointment. Specifically, the bill sets election dates for judges in divisions one and two while designating the third division judge to serve until January 1, 2029, before facing election in 2028.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits individuals supervising drivers with temporary instruction permits or intermediate licenses from being under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or marijuana while instructing. It directly affects licensed drivers who accompany permit holders to provide behind-the-wheel training and ensures they remain sober during these sessions. The legislation reinforces existing requirements by explicitly stating that supervisors must not be impaired while occupying the seat beside the driver for instruction purposes. This measure aims to enhance safety by preventing intoxicated supervision during the learning process for new drivers.