Rep. Brandon Phelps

Maddy summaryHB 1740 updates the state's point system for driving violations, affecting drivers who accumulate points on their license record. It sets specific thresholds for license suspension (e.g., 8 points in 18 months) and revocation (12 points in 12 months), while allowing drivers to avoid full suspension by installing an alcohol interlock device in their vehicle. License reinstatement requires proof of financial responsibility (like insurance) and takes 30-90 days depending on prior suspensions, with shorter timelines for first-time offenses. The bill also clarifies that points cannot be reduced during suspension periods and mandates reinstatement fees for suspended drivers.

Maddy summaryHB 2873 renames a section of Highway 361 in Johnson County as the "Captain Vernon Collett Memorial Highway" to honor Captain Vernon Collett. The bill requires the Iowa Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs designating the memorial highway, with all costs covered by the department. This is a ceremonial designation with no new funding or policy changes, directly affecting drivers traveling along this specific highway segment.

Maddy summaryHB 2976 revises Missouri's requirements for physicians seeking a license. Applicants must now provide a criminal background check, proof of graduation from an accredited medical school (or an ECFMG certificate for foreign graduates), and evidence of two years of postgraduate training. The bill also allows the licensing board to request a list of all previous medical licenses and any disciplinary history. These changes directly affect all individuals applying for a physician license in Missouri.

Maddy summaryHB 3112 creates a system for retired law enforcement officers to obtain a state-issued identification card verifying eligibility for concealed carry under federal law (18 U.S.C. § 926C). The bill requires law enforcement agencies to issue this card for a $100 fee, including specific disclaimers that the card does not authorize concealed carry without current firearms certification, while impaired, or while acting as an officer. The card must display the officer's photo, personal details, and clear limitations about its purpose. It does not change existing concealed carry laws but establishes a verification mechanism for retired officers meeting federal eligibility requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 2073 updates Missouri's vehicle registration rules for salvage vehicles by requiring the Department of Revenue to issue certificates that clearly label the vehicle type (e.g., "Reconstructed Motor Vehicle" or "Non-USA-Std Motor Vehicle"). The bill mandates that these certificates include current odometer readings, an annual odometer update notice, and specific details about prior ownership transfers. It also requires certificates to be designed to prevent alteration or forgery, potentially involving contracts with document security experts. This change directly affects owners of salvage vehicles seeking registration and modifies the state's vehicle title system.

Maddy summaryHB 2076 modifies Missouri driver's license requirements by mandating that licenses display an applicant's legal name as shown on a birth certificate or through a court-ordered name change. It prohibits using common law name changes (like by usage alone) and requires sex designation to match the legal name documented in official records. This bill directly affects all Missouri license applicants seeking driver's licenses, nondriver's licenses, or permits by standardizing name and sex documentation to align with legal records.

Maddy summaryHB 2074 creates the "Missouri Disabled Veterans' Dependents Tuition Waiver," providing public college tuition waivers for dependents of veterans who died in service, died from service-connected disabilities, or were certified as permanently and totally disabled by the VA. Eligible dependents include children, stepchildren, and spouses who are Missouri residents and meet age requirements (under 26, or up to 31 if they served in the military). The waiver covers remaining tuition after federal/state aid, administered by the Missouri Veterans' Commission, and applies to one community college degree followed by one bachelor's degree. It excludes concurrent use with other state veteran-dependent tuition programs.

Maddy summaryHB 2597 sets minimum payment rates for out-of-network ambulance providers treating patients covered by health insurance plans. It requires insurance companies to pay these providers either the local government rate for ambulance services in that area or 325% of the Medicare rate for the same service (whichever is lower), but not more than the ambulance provider's billed charge. The bill mandates that payments be made directly to the ambulance provider within 30 days for complete claims, prohibits billing patients for additional amounts after payment, and limits patient cost-sharing to the same level as in-network services. This directly affects ambulance services (excluding air ambulances) and health insurance companies operating in the state.

Maddy summaryHB 2742 increases penalties for drivers who fail to stop for a school bus by adding 5 points to their license for this violation. It also allows school districts to install cameras on school buses to detect such failures, but only when the bus is actively loading or unloading students (stop arm extended and lights activated). School districts must approve camera use through a board vote, and footage can only be used as evidence for the violation - unrelated footage cannot be retained. The bill does not require districts to install cameras, only offers this option as a safety tool.

Maddy summaryHB 2468 changes eligibility for Missouri's SNAP (food assistance) and MO HealthNet (medical assistance) by requiring applicants to prove U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or lawful immigration status under federal definitions. Applicants must provide documentary evidence (like a driver's license or federal immigration documents) at application, or use a sworn affidavit for temporary benefits while gathering proof. State agencies must verify lawful presence through the federal SAVE program, with temporary benefits limited to 90 days or until proof is submitted. The bill excludes emergency medical care, prenatal services, and certain other benefits from these restrictions.