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SCS/SBs 617 & 646 - This act modifies the membership and duties of the Organ Donation Advisory Committee and increases contributions to the organ donation program. In Section 194.300, RSMo, the membership of the Advisory Committee is increased by adding a representative from the Department of Revenue. Section 194.302, RSMo, currently describes the duties of the Advisory Committee. New language adds the requirement that the Committee study the feasibility of providing Internet access to the organ donor registry for authorized personnel. The Committee shall provide a report of its findings.

Finally, Section 302.171, RSMo, currently outlines the procedure individuals must follow when applying for a Missouri driver's license. New language increases the amount that an applicant may donate to promote organ donor programs from $1.00 to $2.00. An additional Section 302.171, RSMo, is repealed in this act in order to remove a version of this section that will become ineffective on January 1, 2001.

ERIN MOTLEY