Rep. Rodger Reedy

Maddy summaryHB 1336 modifies Missouri's property tax credit program for seniors, allowing counties to provide a credit equal to the difference between a senior's current property tax and their "initial credit year" tax. It directly affects Missouri residents aged 62+ who own their primary home and pay property taxes on it. Counties must either pass an ordinance or hold a voter referendum (with a "yes" vote required) to implement the credit, which applies only to primary residences. The bill specifies that the credit amount is recalculated if property taxes change due to new construction or annexation.

Maddy summaryHB 248 requires Missouri public schools to offer a mandatory driver education course as part of the health education credit for students in grades 9-12, effective for the 2026-27 school year. The course must cover graduated licensing requirements, safe driving practices, distracted driving risks, emergency situations, and proper interactions during traffic stops, but does not require students to operate a vehicle. It directly affects all high school students in Missouri public schools and charter schools, who must complete this course to meet graduation requirements. The bill specifies that schools may continue offering separate elective driver education courses but must implement this standardized program for graduation credit.

Maddy summaryHB 777 requires the state tax commission to create final specifications for computer-assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) software used by county assessors. It mandates that counties must comply with these specifications within timelines set in their local assessment plans, and allows the tax commission to compensate counties through their local assessment funds to cover compliance costs. The bill also grants the tax commission authority to create rules for administering these provisions, subject to standard rulemaking processes under state law. This directly affects counties managing property valuations and the state tax commission overseeing the process.

Maddy summaryHB 816 modifies property tax assessment rules for motor vehicles and certain other assets. It specifically lowers the tax assessment rate to 5% for historic motor vehicles (registered under §301.131) and qualifying aircraft (25+ years old, noncommercial, <200 annual hours). This change directly affects owners of these vehicles by reducing their property tax burden. The bill also requires assessors to provide detailed evidence, such as comparable sales data, when using computer-assisted valuation methods for property. These adjustments aim to align tax assessments with specific property classifications under Missouri law.

Maddy summaryHB 249 establishes a standardized base salary schedule for most county officials in non-charter counties across Missouri, replacing previous provisions. It allows county salary commissions to adjust salaries within specific limits - up to $2,000 for most positions (including part-time prosecutors) and up to $14,000 for county coroners - while requiring equal percentage increases for all officials in a county. The bill also permits third-class counties to factor in property values exceeding $300 million when adjusting salaries, ensuring uniformity across all county roles. This directly affects county officials, coroners, and prosecutors in non-charter counties by centralizing salary administration under county commissions.

Maddy summaryHB 1071 requires health insurance plans to cover mental health treatments equally whether provided by in-network or out-of-network hospitals. Specifically, it prohibits higher cost-sharing (like copays or deductibles) for mental health care at non-participating hospitals compared to in-network care, and mandates reimbursement rates matching Missouri's Medicaid program (MO HealthNet) for such treatments. The bill also establishes that if over 15% of patients seeking mental health care must use out-of-network providers, the insurance plan's provider network is deemed inadequate and violates state law. This directly affects mental health patients and insurers in Missouri, ensuring more equitable access to care without financial penalties.

Maddy summaryHB 2575 modifies Missouri's laws regarding unlawful weapon use to clarify when discharging a firearm from a vehicle is legal. The bill specifically exempts individuals from penalties if they fire a gun from a stationary vehicle as authorized by wildlife regulations or when lawfully acting in self-defense. It also expands existing exemptions for law enforcement, judicial officers, and other authorized personnel who use firearms as part of their official duties. Additionally, the legislation provides further protections for people transporting firearms in their cars under specific conditions, such as when the vehicle is nonfunctioning or when the person is traveling through the state.

Maddy summaryHB 1690 modifies how Missouri assessors calculate tax values for various types of real and personal property. The bill establishes specific assessment percentages for different categories, such as taxing historic vehicles and older aircraft at five percent and farm machinery at twelve percent. It also sets distinct valuation rates for real property subclasses, including nineteen percent for residential land and thirty-two percent for commercial interests near airports. Additionally, the law clarifies procedures for computer-assisted valuations by placing the burden of proof on the assessor to demonstrate that a property was evaluated using automated methods.