Rep. Doyle Justus

Maddy summaryHB 138 requires the Missouri Department of Revenue to keep home addresses and vehicle registration information confidential for certain public safety and judicial personnel, including active or retired parole officers, peace officers, judges, and their immediate family members. This protects these individuals from having their personal details released upon request, except for commercial drivers or information required under other laws like the motor registration list. The bill also includes a separate provision allowing vehicle owners to pay fees ($25 for conservation emblems, $35 for sports team emblems) to display official logos on license plates. These changes directly affect the privacy of specific public safety personnel and vehicle owners seeking personalized license plates.

Maddy summaryHB 136 modifies Missouri's income tax calculation by adding certain federal tax items to a taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income and subtracting others. It requires adding back specific federal refunds (like those tied to Missouri benefits or pandemic payments), interest on certain bonds, and excess deductions for research/property costs. It also allows subtracting items like interest on U.S. obligations, basis differences for property, and military combat zone income. These changes directly affect Missouri taxpayers filing state returns, altering their taxable income based on federal tax outcomes.

Maddy summaryHB 834 creates a new process for emergency suspension of professional licenses (e.g., for doctors, engineers, or other licensed occupations) when a licensee faces criminal charges related to their work and public safety is at immediate risk. It requires licensing boards to quickly submit evidence to an administrative body, which must review the case within five days and issue a temporary suspension order if justified. The law mandates strict timelines: boards must serve notice within 24 hours, hold a hearing within 45 days, and determine if the suspension should continue based on evidence. This directly affects licensed professionals charged with crimes relevant to their profession, adding a formal emergency step before full disciplinary action.

Maddy summaryHB 1399 requires probation officers to conduct presentence investigations and prepare reports in all felony cases (unless waived by the defendant) and in Class A misdemeanor cases when the court directs. The bill ensures defendants and their attorneys can access the full report before sentencing, prohibits defendants from being forced to make statements to probation officers about the report, and mandates that probation officers interview victims (or their immediate family if the victim is unavailable) about injuries or financial losses. This directly affects defendants, courts, probation officers, and crime victims by changing how sentencing information is gathered and shared. The bill aims to increase transparency in sentencing while adding victim input to the process.

Maddy summaryHB 1495 directs the Missouri Veterans Commission to review existing federal laws and regulations related to veteran mental health care. The commission must then work with the Department of Mental Health to develop and implement new procedures, programs, and treatment options aimed at preventing veteran suicide. Additionally, the commission is required to submit annual reports to the Department of Public Safety and the General Assembly by July 1st each year detailing the progress and effectiveness of these efforts.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public water systems and water supply districts to consult with their local health department before deciding to start or stop adding fluoride to their water supply on an ongoing basis. If a district plans to make this change, it must notify state agencies and its customers at least 90 days before any vote, using methods like mail, radio, television, or email to ensure the public is informed. The law also specifies that investor-owned water systems are responsible for covering all costs related to complying with these notification requirements. Additionally, any district that fails to follow the proper notification steps must revert its water supply to the previous fluoride level until the correct procedures are completed.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Missouri Department of Revenue to keep the home addresses and vehicle registration details confidential for specific law enforcement and judicial officials, as well as their immediate family members. To qualify for this protection, eligible individuals must notify the department of their status, after which the agency is prohibited from releasing this information in response to specific requests from the general public. The law explicitly covers active or retired parole officers, federal pretrial officers, peace officers, state and federal judges, and their families, while still allowing the release of data for standard motor vehicle lists and commercial drivers.

Maddy summaryHB 2457 updates Missouri's income tax rules to align more closely with federal tax calculations by adding and subtracting specific amounts from a taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income. The bill requires taxpayers to add back certain federal deductions, such as those for research and experimentation costs, interest expenses, and state tax refunds, while also allowing subtractions for items like interest on U.S. government bonds and combat zone pay. These adjustments primarily affect Missouri residents who itemize deductions on their federal returns or have income sources that differ between federal and state tax codes. The legislation aims to ensure that Missouri taxable income reflects the actual economic resources available to the taxpayer after accounting for federal tax benefits and limitations.