Rep. Scott Cupps

Maddy summaryHB 1687 is a proposed bill that would allow courts to sentence certain sexual offenders to surgical castration as an additional penalty. It applies to individuals convicted of specific aggravated sexual offenses against victims under 13 years old (occurring on or after August 28, 2026), excluding some sexual abuse charges. The court must first obtain a medical expert's determination that the procedure is appropriate, and the surgery must be performed by a licensed physician in a correctional facility no later than one week before the offender's release. Refusing the procedure could result in an additional 3-5 years in prison, but the bill exempts offenders under 17 and does not require castration if medically inappropriate. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (prefiled, read first/second time).

Maddy summaryHB 1692 updates Missouri's motor vehicle registration rules, primarily affecting vehicle owners during registration or title changes. It requires the director of revenue to retain odometer readings for vehicles under 10 years old with under 150,000 miles for 10 years (with specific eligibility dates), and mandates new registration for reconstructed, salvage, or specially built vehicles with additional documentation. The bill also adds voluntary $1 donations during registration for blindness education, organ donor programs, and Missouri Medal of Honor funds, with revenue deposited into designated state funds. It clarifies insurance company notification duties for salvage/reconstructed vehicles and specifies penalties for non-compliance. The bill does not alter safety inspection requirements, focusing instead on administrative registration processes.

Maddy summaryHB 1485 requires drivers to keep their vehicle headlights on at all times when the vehicle's primary color matches the color of the road surface (e.g., a white car on snow). This applies to all drivers operating vehicles that blend with the road, aiming to improve visibility for other road users. The bill defines "headlights" and clarifies that this requirement is separate from existing rules for nighttime driving or poor weather. It directly affects drivers of vehicles that visually match their driving surface, creating a new standard for headlight use based on color contrast.

Maddy summaryHB 1600 requires the state to pay a 50% tax on the total cost of any state-funded road project (including materials, labor, and equipment) upon completion. The tax revenue is deposited into a new "State Road Project Fund," managed by the state treasurer. This dedicated fund must be used exclusively for planning, constructing, maintaining, and acquiring materials for interstate/primary highways, county bridges, and related infrastructure. Funds remaining at the end of a biennium cannot revert to general revenue, and interest earned on fund investments is added to the fund.

Maddy summaryHB 1605 is a ceremonial bill that renames the Missouri State Fair to the "Bishop Davidson Fair" while maintaining its current location in Sedalia and management by the state fair commission. It does not change the fair's operations, funding, or location - only the official name. The bill is procedural, with no new policies or impacts on specific groups. The change honors Bishop Davidson through a formal renaming of the existing event.

Maddy summaryHB 1602 changes the official name of Missouri's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to the "Bishop Davidson Curriculum Distribution Department" effective August 28, 2025. The bill mandates that all state documents, statutes, and references to the department and its commissioner be updated to reflect this new name. It does not alter the department's functions, responsibilities, or transfer any programs; it solely updates the department's title and associated terminology across state law. This is a procedural name change with no substantive policy impact.

Maddy summaryHB 1112 modifies Missouri's individual income tax structure. It temporarily reduces the top tax rate to 4.95% for tax years 2023-2025, then allows further reductions (starting in 2024) if state revenue exceeds specific thresholds by $175 million or more, with additional cuts possible through 2027 via a "tax reform fund" if revenue targets are met. The bill also requires annual inflation adjustments to tax brackets starting in 2017, ensuring brackets automatically rise with inflation. These changes directly affect all Missouri residents with taxable income by altering how their income is taxed under the state's progressive rate system. For tax years beginning in 2026, the top rate is set permanently at 4%.

Maddy summaryHB 1111 creates a statewide program for Missouri students in grades 9-12 to explore science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers through hands-on activities. The program connects students to state, national, or international STEM competitions and requires providers to demonstrate how they improve STEM teaching or increase college/workforce pathways for students. The education department must select a provider by March 2026 based on specific criteria, including certified STEM teachers leading activities. A dedicated fund will cover program costs, with unused funds retained for future use instead of reverting to general revenue.

Maddy summaryHB 1486 prohibits Missouri state and local governments from using public funds or personnel to enforce federal rules requiring emissions control equipment on diesel-powered vehicles. It directly affects state agencies, local law enforcement, and government employees who would otherwise enforce federal environmental regulations on vehicles like trucks, buses, school buses, and farm equipment. The bill bans enforcement of these federal rules and imposes $100,000 civil penalties per violation on entities employing staff who knowingly enforce such rules, while allowing private lawsuits to challenge enforcement actions. This policy change shifts enforcement authority away from state entities for specific federal emissions regulations on diesel vehicles.

Maddy summaryHB 1484 requires Missouri's transportation department (MoDOT) to obtain written consent from local governments before building roundabouts on state or federal highways within city, town, or county boundaries. It directly affects MoDOT and local officials (like mayors or city councils), who must respond to MoDOT's request within 30 days. The bill mandates this approval step for all roundabouts on designated roadways, defining a roundabout as a traffic circle where vehicles move counterclockwise around a central island. This change shifts decision-making authority to local communities for infrastructure projects impacting their areas.