Rep. Brandon Phelps

Maddy summaryThe bill title claims to "Modify provisions relating to scrap metal recycling," but the provided text contains only definitions of transportation and vehicle terms (e.g., "all-terrain vehicle," "commercial motor vehicle," "junk vehicle"), with no actual provisions about scrap metal recycling. The text focuses on defining terms for vehicle classification and transportation regulations, unrelated to scrap metal processing or recycling. No specific mechanisms, provisions, or affected parties for scrap metal recycling are described in the excerpt. The mismatch between the bill's title and its actual content suggests either an error in the provided text or a misunderstanding of the bill's scope.

Maddy summaryHB 2559 requires state agencies to obtain legislative approval before implementing new administrative rules that would cost over $250,000 annually for government, businesses, or individuals. Agencies must notify the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and the full legislature, which must pass a concurrent resolution approving the rule before it takes effect. Rules not approved this way become invalid, with exceptions for federal compliance or funding requirements. This directly affects state agencies creating significant-cost rules and shifts authority to the legislature for final approval.

Maddy summaryHB 2075 requires all Missouri public buildings (state-owned or state-funded) to designate multi-occupancy restrooms as exclusively for "male biological sex" or "female biological sex" with clear signage. It prohibits individuals from using a restroom designated for the opposite biological sex, except in specific cases like children under 10 with caregivers, people with disabilities requiring assistance, state employees with job duties requiring access, or legitimate emergencies. Single-occupancy restrooms may be used by any person. Failure to comply could result in loss of state funding for the building operator. The bill directly affects all state and state-funded public facilities across Missouri.

Maddy summaryHB 2875 requires public school districts and charter schools to notify parents if they use tutoring programs or services owned by a foreign entity with at least 50% foreign ownership. The notice must include the tutoring program's name, the foreign owner's identity, and whether that owner is based in a country designated by the U.S. State Department as a "Country of Particular Concern" (CPC). Schools must post this notice on their website and within any software used for the tutoring service. The bill directly affects parents of students in schools using such foreign-owned tutoring programs, providing transparency about the foreign ownership and country of origin. This policy change applies to all affected schools starting the school year when the notice is posted.

Maddy summaryHB 1213 requires hospitals and healthcare facilities to post a clear, prominent sign stating that assaulting healthcare professionals during their duties - including striking with bodily fluids - is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail. The sign must display specific wording in all capital letters within the facility. This policy directly affects all healthcare facilities defined under current state law, including hospitals. The bill mandates this visible warning as a concrete measure to communicate legal consequences for violence against medical staff.

Maddy summaryHB 1147 requires Missouri law enforcement agencies to report the immigration status of criminal offenders when submitting crime incident and arrest reports to the Department of Public Safety. Specifically, agencies must indicate whether each offender is a U.S. citizen, a lawfully present immigrant, or unable to verify their status. This amendment adds immigration status reporting to existing statewide crime data collection requirements. Non-compliant agencies may lose eligibility for state or federal law enforcement funding. The bill directly affects all Missouri law enforcement agencies responsible for crime reporting.

Maddy summaryHB 1362 modifies Missouri driver's license application requirements but does not change sex designation on licenses (the title appears inaccurate based on the bill text). The bill requires applicants to verify Missouri residency and lawful immigration status, and mandates that licenses display the applicant's legal name as shown on a birth certificate or court-ordered change. It also establishes three voluntary $1 donation options: to an organ donor program (with registry options), a blindness education fund, or the Missouri Medal of Honor fund, all collected by the Department of Revenue. Applicants may decline these donations, and the bill directs the Department of Revenue to provide information about organ donation registry participation during the application process.

Maddy summaryHB 991 creates rules for air ambulance membership programs, which are separate from health insurance. It prohibits organizations selling these memberships from enrolling people already in Missouri's Medicaid program (MO HealthNet), and requires them to offer refunds or transfers if a member joins MO HealthNet during their membership. The bill mandates clear disclosures on all marketing materials and applications stating these are not insurance plans, Medicaid recipients cannot purchase them, and some states ban such memberships for Medicaid beneficiaries. Violations can be reported to the state Attorney General.

Maddy summaryHB 1446 requires public school districts and charter schools to notify parents if they use tutoring programs or services with over 50% foreign ownership. The notice must name the tutoring service, disclose the foreign owner, and state if that owner is designated as a U.S. adversary by the State Department. This directly affects parents of students in schools using such foreign-owned tutoring services. The bill aims to provide transparency about foreign involvement in student education programs. (HB 1446, Section 171.216)

Maddy summaryHB 135 is a proposed Missouri bill that primarily establishes voluntary $1 donations for three state programs when applying for or renewing a driver's license, nondriver's license, or permit. Applicants may choose to donate to an organ donor program, a blindness education initiative, or the Missouri Medal of Honor recipients fund, with funds deposited into designated state accounts. The bill also requires applicants to provide legal name details (matching birth certificates or court orders), verify Missouri residency and immigration status, and disclose certain driving history. It does not address gender designation on licenses, as the provided text focuses on donation mechanisms and residency verification. The bill is currently in committee referral stage.