Rep. Mark Nolte

Maddy summaryHB 132 designates Waverly, Missouri as the "apple capital of the state of Missouri" through a ceremonial resolution. This bill directly affects the town of Waverly by granting it a symbolic, official title recognizing its connection to apple production. The bill contains no policy changes or funding mechanisms - its sole provision is the formal designation. As a procedural resolution, it does not impose new requirements or alter existing laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill would officially designate Concordia, Missouri as the "patriotic mural city" of the state. It directly affects Concordia by granting it this ceremonial title under Missouri law. The bill makes no policy changes or financial commitments; it solely recognizes the city's existing murals through a formal designation. As a procedural measure, it does not impact residents, funding, or regulations. The bill is currently in committee referral after initial readings.

Maddy summaryHB 1263 requires wind energy projects with five or more turbines over 50 feet tall to apply to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for approved light-mitigating technology before commercial operation. New projects must apply by August 28, 2025, and install approved systems within 24 months of FAA approval. Existing projects without such systems must apply within six months of signing a new power sales contract, also installing within 24 months of approval. All costs for installation, operation, and maintenance fall solely on the wind energy developer, owner, or operator, with progress reports required for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Maddy summaryHB 1318 updates the duties of Missouri's state surveyor to clarify and expand responsibilities for land surveying and boundary maintenance. It adds specific tasks like restoring and marking abandoned railroad rights-of-way (previously handled by federal agencies) and establishing a formal framework for geodetic positioning (latitude, longitude, elevation) used in mapping, flood mapping, and land management. The bill also requires the surveyor to maintain comprehensive records of survey monuments, provide certified copies of survey records, and set professional standards for land surveying practices. These changes directly affect the state surveyor's office, land surveyors, property owners, and government agencies managing land records. The policy focuses on improving accuracy and accessibility of Missouri's land survey infrastructure.

Maddy summaryHB 1182 requires local governments (counties and municipalities) to make geographical information system (GIS) data publicly accessible, unless properly designated as closed records. It prohibits charging fees for digital access to the system itself but allows reasonable fees for physical copies or hard-copy products. Communities may license GIS software or data at cost, covering actual expenses like labor and materials, but cannot charge for basic system access. The bill also exempts certain professionals (like real estate agents and surveyors) from standard fee structures when collecting routine data.