Rep. Bill Irwin

Maddy summaryHB 1996 replaces Missouri's current rules for driver's license suspensions and revocations with new provisions. It allows courts or the director of revenue to grant limited driving privileges for essential activities like work, school, medical care, or shopping at grocery stores and pharmacies if an undue hardship would occur without driving. To qualify, applicants must submit a written request, provide proof of insurance, and sometimes install an ignition interlock device in their vehicle. After a license suspension ends, the license is returned immediately upon meeting requirements; after revocation, a new license must be applied for.

Maddy summaryHB 2391 modifies Missouri law to expand prescribing authority for advanced practice registered nurses (APNs). It allows APNs with a board-certified controlled substance prescriptive authority to prescribe medications in Schedules III, IV, and V, and limited Schedule II (specifically hydrocodone for hospice patients). The bill requires APNs to either work under a collaborative practice agreement with a physician or qualify for an exemption from that requirement. It also prohibits APNs from prescribing controlled substances for themselves or family members and limits Schedule II/hydrocodone prescriptions to 120-hour supplies without refills. This directly affects APNs seeking greater prescribing independence within defined boundaries.

Maddy summaryHB 1994 requires Missouri public school districts and charter schools to display the full text of the Ten Commandments in every instructional building where academic classes are regularly held, beginning January 1, 2027. The display must be at least 11x14 inches, feature the text as the central focus in a large readable font, and may be funded by school board funds or donated materials (though boards are not required to spend money). The bill defines the Ten Commandments text as the biblical passage from Exodus 20 and allows school boards to determine the display's specific format. This law applies to all public school buildings used for student instruction, not to religious instruction or curriculum.

Maddy summaryHB 2608 prohibits public officials in school districts, charter schools, and other local government entities from using public funds to support or oppose ballot measures or candidates for public office. It bans directing public money to election committees but allows officials to make public appearances or issue press releases about elections. Violating this restriction would be treated as an election violation. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (prefiled and read once) and has not yet been voted on.

Maddy summaryHB 1675 limits when health insurance companies (health carriers) can require doctors and hospitals (health care providers) to get prior authorization for medical services. Specifically, insurers cannot demand prior approval unless they approved less than 90% of similar requests from that provider in the previous six-month period (either January-June or July-December). The bill requires insurers to notify providers within 25 days after each period, provide appeal options, and maintain an online portal showing all authorization decisions. It applies to most health plans but excludes Medicaid managed care organizations and providers who haven’t participated in a plan for a full six-month period. The law does not change what services are covered or allow providers to exceed their licensed scope.

Maddy summaryHB 2406 requires state agencies to notify Missouri's Joint Committee on Administrative Rules before finalizing any new rule that would cost over $250,000 annually for state agencies or significantly impact businesses or individuals financially. The bill mandates a 30-day waiting period after committee notification and requires the legislature to approve such rules via a concurrent resolution before they can take effect. This applies to most administrative rules, making them unenforceable without following these steps, though exceptions exist for rules needed for federal compliance or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 3105, titled the "Second Amendment Preservation Act," protects Missouri residents' right to possess firearms by declaring federal gun regulations within the state invalid if they exceed constitutional limits. It grants the state attorney general or county prosecutors authority to sue federal officials for infringing on these rights and requires disciplinary action for law enforcement officers who knowingly violate them. The bill also affirms Missouri's exclusive authority to regulate firearms, including maintaining the existing federal excise tax on firearms, which it states does not restrict lawful ownership.

Maddy summaryHB 2412 requires money transfer businesses in Missouri to verify that senders of international money transfers are not "unauthorized aliens" (individuals without legal U.S. work authorization). Businesses must confirm this verification with the state division of finance quarterly and face a 25% penalty on the transfer amount for violations. The bill directly affects licensed money transfer companies, mandating new verification procedures before sending funds abroad. Penalties collected fund the Missouri disaster relief fund, and the division may audit businesses to enforce compliance starting in 2027.

Maddy summaryHB 2869 creates the "Missouri Disabled Veterans Homestead Tax Credit Act," allowing Missouri counties to offer a property tax credit for eligible disabled veterans who own their primary residence. The credit covers up to 100% of real property taxes on a homestead valued at $500,000 or less, for veterans with a 100% permanent and total service-connected disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Counties must vote to adopt the program (opt-in), and veterans must own the home as their primary residence (not exceeding five acres) to qualify. The credit is non-refundable, non-transferable, and does not apply if the veteran rents part of the property or qualifies for other tax relief.

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.