SB 0765 Allows individuals to obtain POW/MIA specialized license plates
Sponsor:Kenney
LR Number:3146L.11C Fiscal Note:3146-11
Committee:Elections, Veterans' Affairs & Corrections
Last Action:05/03/00 - HCS Reported Do Pass H Motor Vehicle & Traffic Journal page:H1266
Regulations Committee
Title:HCS SCS SB 765
Effective Date:August 28, 2000
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Current Bill Summary

HCS/SCS/SB 765 - This act creates a plethora of speciality license plates.

RESPECT LIFE LICENSE PLATES - Allows any person to receive a "Respect Life" license plate after contributing $25 to the Missouri Alternatives to Abortion Support Fund. This act requires the Director of Revenue to issue and display sample of the license plate in state registration offices. This act also establishes a fund within the state treasury. The fund will consist of moneys appropriated to it by the General Assembly and from the $25 contributions. The purpose of the fund is to provide and promote alternatives to abortion. This act is similar to SB 498 (1999) and SB 701 (2000).

ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES - This act establishes an advisory committee within the Department of Revenue to develop guidelines for the issuance of special personalized license plates. The guidelines shall be implemented by the Director of Revenue no later than July 1, 2001.

POW/MIA LICENSE PLATES - This act allows individuals to receive a POW/MIA specialized license plate to honor those who were prisoners of war or are now listed as missing in action. The specialized license plate will cost $15 in addition to regular registration fees. This portion of the act is similar to SCS/SB 765 (2000).

NATIVE AMERICAN LICENSE PLATES - Allows any Native American to receive a specialized license plate bearing the words "NATIVE AMERICAN" and the specific name of his/her tribe. The specialized plate will cost $15 plus regular registration fees. This part of the act is similar to SB 545 (2000).

WILSON'S CREEK BATTLEFIELD LICENSE PLATES - Allows individuals to get special license plates to help the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Foundation. A $25 emblem use contribution would be made annually to the Foundation by any individual wanting the special plates. All other normal fees would apply, including the fee for personalized plates. This part of the act is similar to SB 628 (2000).

MYSTIC SHRINE LICENSE PLATES - Allows members of the Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of North America to apply for a specialized license plate. Any person desiring a license plate bearing the emblem of the Shrine shall pay a $25 emblem use fee to the Shrine Temple and $15 in addition to regular registration fees to the Department of Revenue. This part of the act is similar to SB 728 and SB 834 (2000). There is no fee for the personalization of such specialty plate.

KOREAN WAR VETERAN LICENSE PLATES - This act allows owners of vehicles, other than owners of apportioned motor vehicles or commercial motor vehicles in excess of 18,000, to apply for Korean War Veteran license plates. Under the current law, only owners of passenger motor vehicles or owners of non-local property carrying commercial motor vehicles between 9001-12,000 pounds may apply for a Korean War Veteran license plate. There shall be no charge for the personalization of a Korean War Veteran license plate. This part of the act is similar to SB 832 (2000).

ARMED FORCES EXEMPTION - This act exempts retired members of the United States armed forces, Coast Guard or reserve, Merchant Marine, or Missouri National Guard from paying the additional fee for personalized license plates.

BRONZE STAR LICENSE PLATES - Allows those who have been awarded the Bronze Star to apply for a Bronze Star license plate. To receive such a plate, the person must pay $15 in addition to regular registration fees. There is no fee for the personalization of such plate.

COMBAT MEDIC LICENSE PLATES - Allows those who have combat medic badge to apply for a Combat Medic license plate. To receive such a plate, the person must pay $15 in addition to regular registration fees. There is no fee for the personalization of such plate.

DESERT STORM/DESERT SHIELD LICENSE PLATES - Allows Desert Storm veterans to apply for Desert Storm license plates. To receive such a plate, the person must pay $15 in addition to regular registration fees. There is no fee for the personalization of such plate.

MISSOURI FEDERATION OF SQUARE AND ROUND DANCE LICENSE PLATES - Allows persons to obtain a Missouri Federation of Square Dance license plate. After paying a $5 contribution fee to that organization, the person may obtain the specialty plate by paying $15 in addition to regular registration fees. There is no fee for the personalization of such plate.

MISSOURI CORONERS AND MEDICAL EXAMINERS ASSOCIATION PLATES - After paying a $25 emblem use fee to the Missouri Coroners' and Medical Examiner's Association, and paying $15 in addition to regular registration fees, the person shall be issued the personalized plate. There is no fee for the personalization of such plate.

MISSOURI 4-H LICENSE PLATES - Allows members of the Missouri 4-H to receive Missouri 4-H license plates after paying $15 in addition to regular registration fees. There is no fee for the personalization of such plate.

CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR LICENSE PLATES - Exempts persons who have been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor from paying fees for the issuance of the specialized plates, including personalization fees.

FALSE STATEMENT TO THE DIRECTOR OF REVENUE - Any person who makes a false statement or declaration to the Director of Revenue regarding the registration of a motor vehicle is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor which is punishable up to $1,000 and 1 year in prison.

FORMER PRISONER OF WARS - Exempts former prisoners of war from paying a personalization fee.

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT LICENSE PLATES - Exempts fire protection district members from paying personalization fees.

COMBAT INFANTRY BADGE LICENSE PLATES - Exempts persons awarded the combat infantry badge from paying personalization fees.

PEARL HARBOR LICENSE PLATES - Exempts Pearl Harbor survivors from paying personalization fees.

COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY LICENSE PLATES - Exempts persons from paying personalization fees on college or university license plates.

PURPLE HEART LICENSE PLATES - Exempts Purple Heart recipients from paying personalization fees on college or university license plates.

HELPING SCHOOLS LICENSE PLATES - Exempts persons from paying personalization fees on Helping School license plates.

SILVER STAR LICENSE PLATES - Exempts Silver Star recipients from paying personalization fees on Silver Star license plates.

VIETNAM VETERAN LICENSE PLATES - Exempt Vietnam veterans from paying personalization fees on Vietnam Veteran license plates.

MASONS LICENSE PLATES - Exempts Masons from paying personalization fees.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - Exempts members of the Knights of Columbus from paying personalization fees.

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES -Exempts members of this organization from paying personalization fees on those plates.

EASTERN STAR - Exempts members of the Eastern Star from paying personalization fees on those plates.

CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND LICENSE PLATES - Exempts persons from paying personalization fees on those types of plates.

WORLD WAR II LICENSE PLATES - Exempts World War II veterans from paying personalization fees on those specialty plates.

MISSOURI JAYCEES - Exempts members of that organization from paying personalization fees on those specialty plates.

PARAMEDIC/EMT LICENSE PLATES - Exempts paramedics and emergency medical technicians from paying personalization fees on those specialty plates.

DUCKS UNLIMITED LICENSE PLATES - Exempts persons from paying personalization fees for these types of specialty plates.

WW II MEMORIAL TRUST FUND - Requires the Director of Revenue to notify persons applying for military license plates that they may make a contribution of $10 to the WW II Memorial Trust Fund. This act creates the fund in which all donations and $10 contributions will be deposited. The fund will be administered by the Missouri Veteran's Commission.

MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDENS LICENSE PLATES - Allows persons to receive Missouri Botanical license plates after paying a $35 emblem use fee and $15 in addition to regular registration fees. There is no fee for the personalization of such plate.

HUMANE SOCIETY LICENSE PLATES - Allows persons to receive Humane Society of Missouri license plates after paying a $35 emblem use fee and $15 in addition to regular registration fees. There is no fee for the personalization of such plate.

ST. LOUIS ZOO LICENSE PLATES - Allows persons to receive St. Louis Zoo license plates after paying a $35 emblem use fee and $15 in addition to regular registration fees. There is no fee for the personalization of such plate.

KANSAS CITY ZOO LICENSE PLATES - Allows persons to receive Kansas City Zoo license plates after paying a $35 emblem use fee and $15 in addition to regular registration fees. There is no fee for the personalization of such plate.

SPRINGFIELD ZOO LICENSE PLATES - Allows persons to receive Springfield Zoo license plates after paying a $35 emblem use fee and $15 in addition to regular registration fees. There is no fee for the personalization of such plate.

ST. LOUIS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY LICENSE PLATES - Allows persons to receive St. Louis College of Pharmacy license plates after paying a $25 emblem use fee and $15 in addition to regular registration fees. There is no fee for the personalization of such plate.

BOY SCOUT LICENSE PLATES - Allows persons to receive Boy Scouts of America license plates after paying a $25 emblem use fee and $15 in addition to regular registration fees. There is no fee for the personalization of such plate.

GIRL SCOUT LICENSE PLATES - Allows Girl Scout members or parents of Girl Scouts to receive Girl Scout license plates after paying a $25 emblem use fee and $15 in addition to regular registration fees. There is no fee for the personalization of such plate.

ELKS LODGE LICENSE PLATES - Allows a member of an Elks Lodge to receive Elks Lodge license plates after paying a $35 emblem use fee and $15 in addition to regular registration fees. There is no fee for the personalization of such plate.

DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS - Allows those who have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross to receive a specialized license plate after paying $15 in addition to regular registration fees. There is no fee for the personalization of such plates.

CIVIL AIR PATROL LICENSE PLATES - Allows members of the Civil Air Patrol to receive specialty license plates after paying a $15 emblem use fee and $15 in addition to regular registration fees. There is no fee for the personalization of such plate.

MISSOURI DRUG ABUSE RESISTANCE EDUCATION (D.A.R.E.) LICENSE PLATES - Allows persons to receive D.A.R.E. license plates after paying a $25 emblem use fee and $15 in addition to regular registration fees. There is no fee for the personalization of such plate.

AMERICAN LEGION LICENSE PLATES - Allows member of the American Legion to receive specialty license plates after paying a $15 emblem use fee and $15 in addition to regular registration fees. There is no fee for the personalization of such plate.

MO-AG ASSOCIATION LICENSE PLATE - Allows persons to receive MO-AG license plates after paying a $25 emblem use fee and $15 in addition to regular registration fees. There is no fee for the personalization of such plate.

OXALOSIS RESEARCH FUND LICENSE PLATE - Allows persons to receive Oxalosis Research Fund license plates after paying a $25 emblem use fee and $15 in addition to regular registration fees. There is no fee for the personalization of such plate.

MISSOURI-KANSAS CONFERENCE OF TEAMSTERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION LICENSE PLATES - Allows persons to receive Missouri-Kansas Conference of Teamsters Education Foundation license plates after paying a $25 emblem use fee and $15 in addition to regular registration fees. There is no fee for the personalization of such plate.

MISSOURI STATE LODGE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE EDUCATION LICENSE PLATES - Allows persons to receive Missouri State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police Education Foundation license plates after paying a $25 emblem use fee and $15 in addition to regular registration fees. There is no fee for the personalization of such plate.
STEPHEN WITTE