Rep. Mark Nolte

Maddy summaryHB 3190 requires the Confederate Memorial State Historic Site to fly a flag of the former Confederate States of America over the graves of Confederate soldiers at its cemetery. This applies specifically to that historic site and does not affect other state parks or properties. The bill mandates that the Confederate flag must be subordinate in size and prominence to the U.S. flag during display. The legislation focuses solely on this specific historic site's flag display policy, with no broader implications for other state parks or memorial practices.

Maddy summaryHB 3319 modifies the personal needs allowance for Missouri HealthNet participants residing in institutional care facilities. It sets a minimum monthly allowance of $30 (or the federal minimum if higher) and requires annual increases tied to Social Security cost-of-living adjustments or the Consumer Price Index, capped at $70 per month. The allowance increases by up to $5 yearly until reaching $70, after which it adjusts annually based on the national Consumer Price Index. This directly affects low-income Missourians in long-term care facilities who must cover some care costs from their income.

Maddy summaryHB 2281 modifies requirements for documents submitted to county recorders for property records. It sets specific formatting rules (e.g., minimum 8-point black ink, white paper, 3-inch top margin) and adds a $25 fee for documents that don’t meet these standards. This affects property owners, real estate agents, and attorneys who submit deeds, mortgages, or other land-related documents. The bill does not change property law but ensures documents meet consistent formatting to streamline recording. Non-compliant documents must pay the fee to be accepted for recording.

Maddy summaryHB 1812 requires the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to send monthly reports of death certificates to the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State then notifies local election authorities, who must remove those names from voter rolls. This bill directly affects deceased voters by automatically updating voter registration records. The key mechanism is a monthly data-sharing process between state health and election offices to maintain accurate voter rolls. The bill does not change voting eligibility or create new policies, but establishes a routine procedure for removing deceased individuals from voter lists.

Maddy summaryHB 2280 updates Missouri's land surveying responsibilities by requiring the Department of Agriculture to restore and mark railroad right-of-way corners on abandoned rail lines by December 31, 2046. This directly affects landowners, surveyors, and county officials who rely on accurate boundary records for property management and development. The bill authorizes the Department to contract with registered surveyors or engineers to complete this work, replacing outdated duties in existing law. It also maintains the Department’s existing role in preserving survey monuments, boundary markers, and land survey records. The key change is the specific deadline for railroad corner restoration, ensuring consistent land boundary records for abandoned rail corridors.

Maddy summaryHB 2336 is a procedural bill that proposes transferring specific parcels of state-owned land in Harrisonville (Cass County), Kirksville (Adair County), and Springfield (Greene County) to private owners. It authorizes the state to convey ownership of these properties - detailed in legal descriptions - to individuals or entities without requiring new legislative policy changes. The bill outlines administrative steps: the Commissioner of Administration sets conveyance terms (like appraisals), and the Attorney General approves the transfer documents. This would directly affect the state (as the current owner) and future private landowners of these designated properties. The bill does not create new regulations or funding but facilitates the formal transfer of existing state-owned real estate.

Maddy summaryHB 3114 requires all railroads operating in Missouri to provide digital copies of station and valuation maps (showing property values) for both active and abandoned rail lines to the state land surveyor. It also mandates that state, county, and city government agencies provide certified copies of relevant records to the state land surveyor or department of agriculture at no cost or actual reproduction cost. The bill allows the department of agriculture to sell maps and records, with all revenue deposited into a dedicated fund for land survey services.

Maddy summaryHB 1813 modifies Missouri's licensure reciprocity rules to make it easier for certain professionals to practice in Missouri. It allows individuals holding valid licenses from other states, U.S. territories, or the District of Columbia (with at least one year of licensure there) to apply for Missouri licensure in the same occupation, waiving most exams or experience requirements after a 6-month review by licensing boards. The bill specifically streamlines licensing for spouses of active-duty military personnel or Missouri law enforcement officers who are relocating to Missouri, requiring boards to issue licenses within 30 days if applicants meet basic criteria. This directly affects licensed professionals moving to Missouri for work, military relocations, or law enforcement employment.

Maddy summaryHB 1125 modifies fees for property-related documents submitted for recording. It requires documents to meet specific formatting standards (e.g., 8-point font, white paper, proper margins) to be recorded without extra cost. Documents failing these standards incur a $25 fee for recording, effective January 2002. This directly affects property owners, real estate professionals, and attorneys submitting deeds, surveys, or land records to county recorders. The bill does not change the formatting rules themselves but adds a fee for non-compliant submissions.

Maddy summaryHB 1253 amends existing passing laws to prohibit drivers from passing other vehicles on the left within 1,000 feet of a public school driveway entrance located on a federal or state highway (outside city limits). This directly affects drivers operating vehicles on highways near public schools, adding a specific buffer zone where passing is restricted. The key mechanism is modifying the standard passing rules to include this school zone exception, which applies to all highway sections outside incorporated city boundaries. The bill does not create new passing prohibitions but adds this safety requirement to existing traffic regulations.