Rep. David Casteel

Maddy summaryHB 412 modifies Missouri law to clarify franchisors' obligations regarding warranty service provided by franchisees. It requires franchisors to specify in writing what warranty work franchisees must perform and to fairly compensate them for preparation, delivery, and warranty service. The bill mandates compensation based on franchisees' standard retail rates for similar non-warranty work, including diagnostic time and labor, and sets strict timelines for claim processing (30 days for payment after approval). This directly affects franchisees who perform warranty repairs, such as auto dealers or retail service providers, ensuring they are paid reasonably for required warranty work under their franchise agreements.

Maddy summaryThis bill sets Missouri's minimum wage at $13.75 per hour starting January 1, 2025, increasing to $15.00 per hour on January 1, 2026. It requires annual adjustments based on the cost-of-living index (CPI-W) to maintain wage growth aligned with inflation. The state minimum wage must always exceed the federal minimum wage, with the higher rate automatically applying if federal rates rise above state levels. This applies to most private-sector workers in Missouri, excluding specific exempt categories like certain agricultural workers, government employees, and seasonal staff as defined in the law.

Maddy summaryHB 413 updates Missouri's rules for state agencies using design-build contracts for construction projects. It replaces outdated sections of law to clarify that the Office of Administration may use design-build only for noncivil projects (like buildings) exceeding $7 million, with a limit of five such projects under $7 million per fiscal year. The bill removes specific procedural requirements that previously applied to these contracts, streamlining the process for state agencies. This directly affects how Missouri state agencies manage construction contracts for facilities and infrastructure.

Maddy summaryHB 1214 prohibits carrying most weapons, including firearms, on public transportation systems like buses, light rail, and stations. The bill explicitly bans weapons such as firearms, switchblade knives, and clubs, with one exception for unloaded rifles or shotguns carried in enclosed containers that conceal the weapon. It applies to all transit users and defines "facilities" to include vehicles, stations, and related property. The law clarifies that violations would be prohibited under existing transit rules, without creating new penalties.

Maddy summaryHB 389 modifies minimum prison terms for certain felony offenders in Missouri. It requires non-dangerous felony offenders with no prior prison commitments to serve 75% of their sentence before parole eligibility, while those with prior unrelated commitments must serve 80%. Dangerous felony offenders (as defined in § 556.061) must serve 85% of their sentence. The bill also creates a Sentencing Advisory Commission to study sentencing disparities and alternatives. It applies to offenders convicted of specific felonies listed in the bill, excluding those convicted before 2025 who remain eligible for parole under prior rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the "Missouri Building Codes Act" to establish a unified set of standards for building construction, electrical work, plumbing, fire prevention, and other related systems across the state. It defines key terms such as "authority having jurisdiction" to include counties, fire protection districts, and municipalities, and mandates that new state facilities adhere to these codes. The legislation allows local jurisdictions to adopt these codes by reference rather than rewriting them entirely and requires the Missouri Building Codes Commission to begin implementing the new standards two years after the bill takes effect.