Rep. Danny Busick

Maddy summaryHB 1825 removes the prosecuting attorney and sheriff from membership on county salary commissions in Missouri's nonchartered counties. The bill revises the law to exclude these two elected officials from the commission's required members, which now include the county clerk, county commissioners, recorder of deeds (if separate), and other specified county officials. This change directly affects the composition of salary commissions, which set pay for county officers like clerks and assessors. The bill does not alter the commission's duties, meeting requirements, or open meeting rules.

Maddy summaryHB 3291 designates three bridges in Putnam and Sullivan Counties as memorial bridges honoring veterans: the "PVT William W Smith Memorial Bridge" (Putnam), the "PVT Charles A Paxton Memorial Bridge" (Sullivan), and the "CPL Vernon D Jobe Memorial Bridge" (Sullivan). The bill requires the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain signage for each bridge, with all costs covered by the department. This procedural bill directly honors the veterans' service through permanent infrastructure naming and has no financial impact on local governments or the public. It does not create new policies or alter existing laws.

Maddy summaryHB 2994 removes the restriction requiring motorcycle auxiliary lights to be only amber or white, allowing any color lighting instead. It mandates that such lights must be non-blinking, non-flashing, and properly mounted to avoid distracting drivers (directed toward the motorcycle's engine/drive train). The bill applies directly to motorcycle owners, operators, and manufacturers of auxiliary lighting equipment. Technical requirements for modulated lighting systems are included but do not affect the core policy change allowing any color.

Maddy summaryHB 2338 would allow courts to order fathers to pay child support retroactively for the pregnancy period, starting six weeks after conception (as determined by the mother's doctor), if the mother petitions within two years of the child's birth. It applies only after paternity is established for the biological father or a putative father (alleged father) formally claims paternity. The court would set payment amounts considering the mother and child's best interests, and a putative father who pays support can seek reimbursement from the actual biological father if paternity is later confirmed to belong to someone else. This bill directly affects fathers whose paternity is legally established and mothers seeking support for prenatal care and expenses.

Maddy summaryHB 3105, titled the "Second Amendment Preservation Act," protects Missouri residents' right to possess firearms by declaring federal gun regulations within the state invalid if they exceed constitutional limits. It grants the state attorney general or county prosecutors authority to sue federal officials for infringing on these rights and requires disciplinary action for law enforcement officers who knowingly violate them. The bill also affirms Missouri's exclusive authority to regulate firearms, including maintaining the existing federal excise tax on firearms, which it states does not restrict lawful ownership.

Maddy summaryHB 2180 imposes daily late filing fees for unfiled campaign finance reports and financial interest statements. Candidates, committee treasurers, and individuals required to file financial statements face $10/day initially (increasing to $100/day after 30 days of non-compliance), with caps of $3,000 for campaign reports and $6,000 for financial statements. The executive director must send written notices via certified mail to delinquent filers, allowing a 10-day appeal window for "good cause" to waive fees. All collected fees are deposited into the state general revenue fund, in addition to any existing penalties.

Maddy summaryHB 1866 changes Missouri's peace officer licensing rules by requiring the director of the Department of Public Safety to deny a license application if the applicant is not a U.S. citizen, had a previous peace officer license permanently revoked or surrendered, or has other issues that would lead to disciplinary action if licensed. The director may instead grant a license with conditions or deny it, and must provide written notice of the decision. Applicants denied a license can appeal to an administrative hearing within 30 days, but the hearing will not reconsider the severity of the issue or rehabilitation efforts. This bill replaces the existing licensing criteria with these specific denial conditions.

Maddy summaryHB 2591 modifies Missouri's requirements for becoming a licensed speech-language pathologist. It adds a new requirement that applicants must complete a supervised clinical fellowship under a licensed speech-language pathologist after meeting educational and exam standards. The bill specifies that this fellowship period must follow the completion of a master's or doctoral degree from an accredited program and submission of equivalent coursework transcripts. Applicants with an audiology clinical doctoral degree are exempt from this fellowship requirement. The changes apply directly to individuals seeking licensure in this profession.

Maddy summaryHB 1847 updates Missouri's dental practice laws by replacing three existing sections with sixteen new ones. It specifically allows hospitals to employ dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and maxillofacial prosthodontists to treat dental conditions directly related to a patient's broader medical needs - such as head and neck cancer, diabetes, or severe trauma - without requiring separate hospital admission for dental care. The bill clarifies that only licensed dentists or those with specific permits may practice, while listing exceptions for dental students under supervision, physicians extracting teeth, and dental professionals working in federal or community health settings. These changes modernize licensing requirements and expand access to dental care within hospital environments.

Maddy summaryHB 1961 creates new provisions to simplify dietitian licensure in Missouri for certain individuals. It allows dietitians licensed in another state (or military branch) with at least one year of experience to apply for a Missouri license without retaking exams or meeting additional education requirements. The bill specifically waives all license requirements for military spouses (both nonresident and resident) who apply for licensure in Missouri, provided they meet other basic criteria. This directly affects military-connected dietitians relocating to Missouri and out-of-state dietitians seeking licensure in Missouri.