Rep. Chad Perkins

Maddy summaryHB 3227 establishes a centralized computerized voter registration system for Missouri, requiring the secretary of state to create a single statewide database by 2004 (or 2006 with a waiver under federal law). The system assigns unique identifiers to voters, allows election officials immediate electronic access, and mandates regular maintenance to remove ineligible voters (like those not voting in two consecutive federal elections without responding to a notice) while preventing errors that remove eligible voters. It also requires voter registration applications to include a driver's license number or the last four digits of a Social Security number, or an assigned number if neither is available. This system replaces the previous process and serves as Missouri's official voter registration list for all elections.

Maddy summaryHB 3001 allows Missouri school districts to deduct specific payments directly from employees' paychecks when requested by 10 or more employees. These deductions cover items like retirement accounts, credit unions, insurance premiums, or voluntary contributions, with payments processed within 15 days. The bill explicitly prohibits deductions for professional associations or political funds. It also clarifies that school boards aren't liable for good-faith errors in processing these deductions. The law affects all public school employees who choose to authorize such payroll deductions.

Maddy summaryHB 3050 allows Kansas City Chiefs fans to obtain personalized license plates featuring the team's logo by paying a $35 annual fee to the Chiefs' Children's Fund. Vehicle owners must apply annually, and the state requires at least 100 applications before producing plates. The bill terminates new Chiefs plate issuance after August 28, 2026, though existing plates remain valid until expiration. All $35 fees go directly to the Chiefs' Children's Fund, a nonprofit supporting Kansas City-area children, rather than to sports authorities or convention commissions.

Maddy summaryHB 3101 proposes tax credits for Missouri taxpayers who donate to domestic violence shelters or rape crisis centers. Businesses and individuals can claim a credit equal to 50% of donations before July 1, 2022; 70% from July 1, 2022, through 2025; and 100% for donations to rural facilities starting July 1, 2026. Credits cannot exceed $100,000 annually per taxpayer (adjusted for inflation) or the taxpayer’s state income tax liability, with a $2 million total cap before 2022. The Department of Social Services will classify eligible facilities and manage credit allocation, requiring donors to contribute at least $100 annually to qualify. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.

Maddy summaryHB 2177 replaces Missouri's existing rules for compensating victims of personal injury or wrongful death with new provisions. It creates a "Tort Victims' Compensation Fund" that collects 50% of punitive damage judgments (after attorney fees) from eligible cases. To qualify, individuals must be Missouri residents or have injuries occurring in Missouri, not be corporations, not have certain criminal histories, and have uncollected judgments from finalized lawsuits. The law requires victims to notify the state attorney general of punitive damage awards, triggering a state lien for fund deposits.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes Missouri law to protect drivers who flee unlawful or riotous gatherings in motor vehicles. It states that if a person reasonably believes they or others in their vehicle are in danger and exercises due care while driving away, they cannot be held criminally or civilly liable for injuries or deaths to people participating in the gathering. The law specifically applies to those attempting to flee such assemblages, not general traffic incidents. It replaces an existing law that previously made participants in unlawful gatherings liable for damages caused by the group.

Maddy summaryHB 2173 is titled "Modifies provisions relating to income tax on tips," but the bill text actually adjusts how Missouri calculates taxable income by modifying adjustments to federal adjusted gross income (AGI). It adds back certain federal tax refunds (like pandemic-related payments excluded from Missouri tax) and specific deductions, while subtracting items like interest from federal bonds. The bill directly affects Missouri taxpayers by changing their state tax liability based on federal tax calculations, particularly for refunds and deductions related to federal tax law changes. This is a procedural tax code adjustment, not a new policy, and does not involve income tax on tips as the title suggests.

Maddy summaryHB 2656, the "Clear Skies Act," prohibits any entity in Missouri from conducting geoengineering, weather modification (like cloud seeding), or atmospheric interventions that release pollutants. It directly affects individuals, corporations, government agencies, universities, and other organizations conducting such activities within the state. The bill authorizes Missouri’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to investigate violations via an online reporting system, issue enforceable cease-and-desist orders, and impose felony penalties of up to $100,000 or two years in prison per violation (with separate penalties for each day of noncompliance). The law explicitly excludes pesticide use in farming and ranching operations. The bill is currently in early legislative stages with no votes recorded.

Maddy summaryHB 2388, the "Clean Skies Act," prohibits all geoengineering, cloud seeding, and atmospheric interventions in Missouri. It directly affects any entity - including individuals, corporations, government agencies, or organizations - conducting such activities within the state. The bill requires the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to create a public reporting system, investigate violations, issue enforceable cease-and-desist orders, and impose penalties: felony charges with fines of at least $100,000 or up to two years in prison per violation (with separate penalties for each day of continued activity). The law explicitly excludes pesticide use in farming and ranching operations from the prohibition.

Maddy summaryHB 3230 prohibits local governments from banning manufactured homes in residential zones where other single-family homes are allowed or imposing stricter rules on them than on traditional homes (e.g., lot size, foundation, or appearance). It defines "qualified manufactured homes" as those built within five years, meeting federal safety standards, having a minimum 900 sq ft living area, a 20-foot width or two-story height, and a masonry foundation. The bill requires local zoning rules for these homes to match those for standard homes and voids any discriminatory regulations. It directly affects manufactured home owners and local governments enforcing zoning laws in Missouri.