Rep. Willard Haley

Maddy summaryHB 1630 clarifies licensing requirements and definitions for cosmetology professionals in the state. It specifies detailed training hours for different roles: 3,000 hours for cosmetologists, 800 hours for manicurists, and 1,500 hours for esthetician students in licensed schools. The bill also defines key terms like "hair braider," "placebound client," and "cross-over license" to standardize practice categories. These changes directly affect cosmetology schools, licensed practitioners, and apprentices seeking certification under the state's cosmetology board regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 1631 changes where boat property taxes are calculated in Missouri. It requires motorboats and vessels stored outside an owner's county (e.g., on a lift or in a marina) to be taxed in the county where they’re stored, not the owner’s home county - unless the boat is regularly moved to the owner’s county. This directly affects boat owners who store their vessels long-term outside their residence county. The bill clarifies assessment rules for houseboats, cabin cruisers, and floating docks, ensuring property taxes are tied to the physical location of the boat rather than the owner’s residence.

Maddy summaryHB 1632 creates tax credits for Missouri retailers and distributors selling biodiesel blends (5-20% biodiesel mixed with diesel fuel). It provides a 2-cent-per-gallon credit for blends of 5-10% biodiesel and a 5-cent-per-gallon credit for blends of 10-20% biodiesel sold at retail service stations or to final users within Missouri. The credits apply to tax years beginning in 2023 or later, with a total annual cap of $16 million and a sunset provision ending the program on December 31, 2028, unless reauthorized. This bill directly affects fuel sellers who meet the blend specifications defined in the law.

Maddy summaryThis bill would grant water users who contract with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoirs exclusive rights to "return flows" (water discharged back to the reservoir from their own treated wastewater facilities). It requires these rights to comply with state regulations and only apply when unused storage capacity exists in the reservoir. The policy directly affects municipal or industrial water users who treat wastewater and discharge it back into Corps reservoirs. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (prefiled and first reading).

Maddy summaryHB 2612 requires insurance companies selling long-term care insurance in the state to submit premium rate proposals to the Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) for prior approval before implementing them, effective August 28, 2026. Insurers cannot charge new or changed premiums without DCI's written approval, and DCI must act within 90 days (or the rate is automatically approved). DCI may disapprove rates if they are unreasonable, unfairly discriminatory, excessive, or based on unrealistic assumptions, providing written reasons for rejection. The bill also mandates public hearings or comment periods for rate filings and gives DCI authority to later revise approved rates.

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 2422 revises fees for recording land deeds and documents. It adds a $2 fee per document to a local recorder's fund (for record preservation) and a $3 fee split between a land survey fund ($1) and housing trust fund ($3). The bill also authorizes Missouri's Department of Agriculture to set user fees for its services through administrative rules, replacing previous fixed fee structures.

Maddy summaryHCR 29 is a Missouri legislative resolution urging the U.S. Congress to reinstate mandatory country-of-origin labeling for meat products. It specifically calls for requiring labels to show whether beef or pork was born, raised, and slaughtered in the U.S., reversing a 2015 repeal of a similar 2008 law. The resolution states this labeling would help consumers identify truly American-made meat and support U.S. farmers and ranchers by distinguishing domestic products from imported ones processed in the U.S. It does not create new law but formally expresses Missouri's support for this policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 1625 modifies drug trafficking penalties by adjusting quantity thresholds for first- and second-degree offenses. It lowers the fentanyl threshold for enhanced penalties from 20mg to 14mg and adds stricter punishments for trafficking near schools, housing, or hotels (e.g., within 2,000 feet of schools or public housing). This bill directly affects individuals trafficking drugs above these new limits, with harsher penalties for larger quantities or offenses in sensitive locations. The changes update existing drug laws to align with current public safety concerns regarding dangerous substances like fentanyl and methamphetamines.

Maddy summaryHB 3392 exempts farmers and ranchers purchasing dyed diesel fuel for agricultural use from needing to file a Form 149 sales tax exemption certificate. The bill specifically applies to dyed diesel fuel sold at retail pumps designated for off-road use (like farm equipment), which is clearly marked as such. Retailers selling this fuel are no longer required to collect or maintain physical exemption certificates for these transactions. This change simplifies tax compliance for agricultural diesel purchases under existing sales tax rules.