Rep. Mitch Boggs

Maddy summaryHB 31 modifies rules for home schools and Family Paced Education (FPE) schools in the state. It defines both types of schools with specific enrollment limits (no more than four unrelated children), requires parents to maintain records of instruction (including a plan book, academic samples, and progress evaluations), and mandates at least 1,000 hours of instruction annually (600 hours in core academic subjects). The bill exempts students aged 16+ from some record-keeping and instructional hour requirements. Enforcement of these rules is limited to local prosecutors reviewing cases only with probable cause, preventing school districts from initiating investigations.

Maddy summaryHB 328 updates regulations for public mass transportation systems, including light rail and buses operated by the bi-state development agency. It prohibits carrying weapons (including firearms) on transit facilities and conveyances, with limited exceptions for law enforcement officers or unloaded rifles/shotguns in a closed container. The bill also bans alcohol consumption, smoking, littering, and obstructive behavior on transit, requiring fare payment and compliance with agency directives. These rules apply directly to all passengers and employees using public transportation services.

Maddy summaryHB 565 modifies liability rules for equine (horse-related) and livestock activities by generally shielding sponsors, professionals, and owners from lawsuits over injuries caused by inherent risks - like an animal's unpredictable behavior or normal activity hazards. It specifically exempts them from liability unless they: provided faulty equipment they knew about, failed to assess a participant's ability to safely manage the animal, ignored dangerous conditions without posting warnings, or acted with willful disregard for safety. The bill requires sponsors to post visible warning signs at facilities and excludes horse racing (covered by separate laws) and employer-employee relationships. It directly affects participants in activities like riding lessons, shows, or livestock events, and those who organize or manage such events.

Maddy summaryHB 563 removes registration requirements for landowners seeking hunting permits on their own property. It requires the wildlife commission to issue permits to any landowner (resident or nonresident) owning at least five acres who requests one. The bill also allows landowners to obtain free two-day hunting permits for one nonresident immediate family member per year, with a maximum of one such permit annually. This directly affects landowners with five or more acres who hunt wildlife on their property.

Maddy summaryHB 915 requires mental health facilities to check for active arrest warrants before releasing patients. Specifically, the facility head or their designee must contact law enforcement to verify if a patient has any outstanding warrants. This applies directly to patients being discharged from mental health facilities and to the law enforcement officials who must conduct the check. The bill creates a procedural requirement for facilities to confirm no active warrants exist prior to release, aiming to prevent individuals with pending legal issues from leaving without proper notification.

Maddy summaryHB 100 temporarily lowers Missouri's top income tax rate to 4.95% for tax years 2023-2025, then sets a permanent 4% rate starting January 1, 2026. It allows for future rate reductions (down to 0.1% per year) if state revenue exceeds prior years by specific dollar thresholds. The bill affects all Missouri residents who pay state income tax by modifying how income is taxed across different brackets. The legislation is currently pending in committee after being postponed for further review in February 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 561 modifies Missouri law to require landowner consent before placing surveillance or game cameras on private property. It also permits camera placement with a valid search warrant under Missouri or U.S. constitutional protections, or with limited law enforcement permission. Law enforcement permission is only valid if the camera faces public-access areas within 100 feet of the location. This bill directly affects landowners, property renters, and law enforcement agencies regarding camera placement on private land. The law establishes clear requirements to clarify privacy protections for property owners.

Maddy summaryHB 333 requires election officials to verify signatures on absentee ballot envelopes against voters' registration records. If a signature doesn't match or is missing, the ballot is rejected. This directly affects absentee voters and election authorities handling mail-in ballots. The bill mandates that officials compare signatures, reject non-compliant ballots, and securely store all envelopes until processing. It establishes a specific verification procedure to ensure ballot integrity for mail-in voting.

Maddy summaryHB 564, the "Caller ID Anti-Spoofing Act," creates a free state database in Missouri for businesses and residents to opt out of unsolicited sales calls. Businesses and residents can register their phone numbers to stop receiving unwanted calls, and telemarketers must check this database before calling. The bill prohibits call spoofing (using fake caller ID to deceive) and requires telemarketers to clearly identify themselves at the start of any call. This directly affects those who receive calls and those who make them, aiming to reduce deceptive solicitation.

Maddy summaryHB 509 updates Missouri's rules for phone calls and caller ID. It creates a state-run "no-call list" managed by the attorney general, allowing residents and businesses to opt out of unwanted telemarketing calls. The bill bans "call spoofing" (faking caller ID to defraud or harass) and defines terms like "telephone solicitation" to clarify what types of calls are restricted. It directly affects consumers who can register to block calls and businesses that must comply with the new rules when contacting Missouri residents. The law replaces outdated sections with these new provisions to modernize telemarketing regulations.