Rep. Scott Cupps

Maddy summaryHB 1113 requires companies offering "earned wage access services" (which let workers access earned but unpaid wages early) to register with Missouri's Division of Finance and pay a $1,000 annual fee. It mandates clear disclosure of all fees to workers, prompt handling of consumer complaints, and rules to prevent providers from causing bank overdraft fees when collecting payments. The law applies to providers but excludes banks, credit unions, and lenders. Its key focus is increasing transparency and consumer protection in this financial service sector.

Maddy summaryHB 1114 stops Missouri's Department of Revenue from requiring applicants to provide a Social Security number when applying for non-REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses or nondriver identification cards. It also allows applicants to submit their own photographs instead of using official photos for these licenses. The bill directly affects Missouri residents applying for these specific licenses, including noncitizens with lawful immigration status. Key provisions remove two specific requirements (SSN and official photo) for non-REAL ID licenses, while maintaining other standard application details like name, address, and residency verification.

Maddy summaryHJR 77 proposes a constitutional amendment that would require initiative petitions for constitutional amendments to be signed only by U.S. citizens (currently allowing residents), reduce the required signatures from 8% to 7% of eligible voters across two-thirds of congressional districts, and change the approval threshold to require a majority of *all registered voters* (not just votes cast) for constitutional amendments passed via initiative. This directly affects citizens and groups seeking to place constitutional changes on the ballot through petitions. The amendment would also standardize petition requirements, including limiting amendments to one subject and mandating specific enacting clauses. It is a procedural change to Missouri's initiative process, not a substantive law.

Maddy summaryHB 1115 modifies Missouri's criminal trial procedures for first-degree murder cases and establishes automatic record sealing for eligible convictions. For murder trials where the death penalty is not waived, it requires a two-stage process: first determining guilt, then assessing punishment (with life without parole mandated if intellectual disability is proven, aggravating factors are absent, or a jury cannot unanimously agree on death). The bill also creates "automated expungement" for certain misdemeanor and felony records after 1-3 years of clean criminal history (or at age 65), excluding juvenile cases and traffic offenses, effective August 2028. These changes apply to offenses committed on or after August 28, 2001, for trial procedures, and to records maintained after August 2028 for expungement.

Maddy summaryHB 1601 would rename all currently named bridges in the state to the "Bishop Davidson Bridge." This procedural bill directly affects all bridges with existing official names by changing their designation to a single, unified name. The bill contains no substantive policy changes or mechanisms beyond the renaming requirement. As a purely administrative change, it does not alter bridge maintenance, funding, or usage policies. The bill is currently in committee referral after initial readings.

Maddy summaryHJR 76 proposes a constitutional amendment that would impose population-based spending limits on Missouri's state budget, require a "Tax Reform Fund" to collect surplus revenue, and trigger automatic personal income tax reductions when the fund reaches specific balances. It limits annual state spending to 100% of the previous year's spending plus population growth (or 101% if population growth is under 1%), while creating a fund that collects excess revenue starting July 2027. The fund would automatically trigger personal income tax cuts of 0.1% for every $60 million over $120 million in the fund, with taxes reduced to zero once fully phased out, followed by corporate tax elimination. The amendment also freezes state sales taxes on services not taxed as of January 2015 and restricts using the fund for anything other than budget shortfalls after tax reductions.

Maddy summaryHB 1110 lowers the minimum age to enroll in specialized adult high schools from 21 to 18 years old. It allows nonprofits to operate up to five new adult high schools in specific Missouri counties, targeting adults aged 18-20 without high school diplomas who face barriers like homelessness or criminal history. These schools must offer high school diplomas alongside industry certifications, on-site child care, and flexible pacing (with limited online instruction), while maintaining academic standards identical to traditional high schools. The bill requires operators to demonstrate experience serving disadvantaged adults and partner with postsecondary institutions, with diplomas issued without any distinguishing marks.

Maddy summaryHB 1604 proposes to rename Missouri's Katy Trail, a statewide recreational trail stretching across much of the state, as the "Bishop Davidson Trail." This procedural bill directly affects the official designation of the trail and its associated signage, maps, and government documents. The key provision simply changes the trail's legal name to honor Bishop Davidson, with no other policy changes or funding impacts. The bill is currently in committee referral after being introduced and read twice in early 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1603 would rename Missouri's highest natural point, Taum Sauk Mountain, to "Bishop Davidson Summit" to honor a historical figure. The bill directly affects the geographic identity of this location within the state. As a commemorative measure, it has no policy or funding provisions beyond the name change, having been introduced and referred to the Emerging Issues committee in March 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1109 modifies home school regulations by defining "home school" and "Family Paced Education (FPE) school" with specific requirements. It requires parents to maintain records of instruction (including subject plans, student work samples, and progress evaluations) and provide at least 1,000 hours of instruction annually, with 600 hours in core academic subjects. The law exempts students aged 16+ from these record-keeping and hour requirements. Enforcement for home or FPE school compliance is limited to local prosecutors acting on probable cause, and a parent's daily log or written statement can defend against educational neglect claims. The bill does not apply to public school students or alter existing requirements for traditional private schools.