SCS/HB 120 - This act changes the requirement that the mental state of a person who fails to comply with an lawful order of a police officer or fire department official be "knowingly" rather than "willfully". This act includes blue flashing lights for authorized emergency vehicles. This act removes the requirement that the motorman of a streetcar stop the streetcar upon the approach of an authorized emergency vehicle. This act removes the provision of law regarding written accident reports. This act removes the exclusion that written accident reports shall not be used as evidence in a court proceeding. This act expands the rule that a driver shall not follow an emergency vehicle closer than 500 feet. The current restriction only applies to fire engines. This act removes a provision of law regarding when police officers are authorized to remove motor vehicles. This provision is similar to one contained in SB 609 (2001).

This act changes the definition of "automobile transporter" to include recreational vehicles. This provision is contained in SCS/SB 52 and 91 (2001).

This act also changes the current bridge formula structure. Currently, one weight formula applies to primary and interstate highways and another weight formula applies to supplementary highways. The act establishes one statewide weight structure. The Highways and Transportation Commission is allowed to establish maximum weight and speed limits for vehicles using bridges that are in such condition that weights specified by the standard weight formula will endanger the bridge. Special posting is required in such cases. This provision is similar to that contained in HB 1970 (2000).

This act also increases the allowable width for special permits for vehicles hauling lumber products and earth moving equipment. The maximum width is currently 14 feet wide; the act removes this reference. This is similar to a provision contained in HB 1979 (2000).

This act imposes an additional fine of $250 for speeding in a construction zone if a construction worker is present. The act also requires the Department of Transportation to erect signs to warn drivers that a $250 fine will be imposed for speeding in the work zone. The act also authorizes counties to assess a $75 fine for speeding in a construction zone if a construction worker is present and appropriate signs have been posted. These provisions were contained in SB 683 (2000) and HB 338 (1999).

This act allows school bus exhaust tailpipes to extend two inches beyond the perimeter of the body or bumper. Current law does not allow the exhaust tailpipes to protrude from the bus at all. This provision is similar to one contained in SB 541 (2000).

This act requires drivers to take certain actions, including yielding the right-of-way when possible, when an emergency vehicle is approaching. This is similar to the provision contained in SB 91 (2001).

This act extends the reach of the current law by also requiring drivers to obey signals and directions given by sheriffs and deputy sheriffs. This provision is similar to SB 237 (2001).

This act revises the language regarding the registration of historic motor vehicles. Any person wishing to register a plate which over 25 years of age and is consistent with the year of manufacture of the motor vehicle, may register the plate as an historic vehicle plate. The plate must not contain a configuration of letters or numbers already issued to another vehicle owner. The owner of the historic vehicle must keep the certificate of registration in the vehicle at all times. This provision is similar to SB 185 (2001).

This act modifies the definition of "abandoned property" in section 304.001. The definition is modified to include "any motor vehicle involved in an accident whereby a law enforcement official requests such vehicle to be removed from the scene". This provision is contained in SCS/SB 52 and 91 (2001).

This act deems that any driver involved in a collision that resulted in a fatality or serious physical injury gives consent to blood alcohol test.

This act allows qualified instructors to accompany a driver with a temporary permit. This provision is similar to a provision contained in SCS/SB 36 (2001) and identical to provisions contained in SCS/HB 648, 477 and 805 (2001).

This act states that current registrations for commercial trailers issued pursuant to reciprocity agreements will remain valid even if the agreements no longer require apportionment. This act authorizes the Highway Reciprocity Commission to issue permanent and temporary registrations on commercial trailers regardless if the registration is issued pursuant to a reciprocity agreement. Such registrations shall not be subject to the provisions of section 301.190 (application to the Director of Revenue for a motor vehicle and trailer). This act states that if a person returns the license plates on a commercial motor vehicle and requests a refund, the Director of Revenue will only refund the money if that state returns the money previously transferred to that state under a reciprocity agreement. This provision is contained in SCS/SB 52 and 91 (2001).

This act prohibits drivers from driving through a railroad crossing where there is insufficient space to completely drive through it and prohibits crossing where the undercarriage of a vehicle might contact the railroad tracks. This provision is contained in SCS/SB 52 and 91 (2001).

Under this act, anyone who alters a temporary registration permit shall be guilty of Class B misdemeanor and shall be assessed a civil penalty for the full cost of the temporary registration permit (Section 301.440).
STEPHEN WITTE

SA 1 - A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF STEALING GAS FROM A GAS STATION WILL HAVE HIS OR HER DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENDED. THE PERSON'S FIRST SUSPENSION SHALL BE FOR A PERIOD OF SIXTY DAYS. A PERSON MAY APPLY FOR A HARDSHIP LICENSE AFTER SERVING 30 DAYS OF THE SUSPENSION PERIOD. THE SECOND SUSPENSION WILL BE FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS. THE THIRD OR SUBSEQUENT SUSPENSION FOR STEALING GASOLINE WILL RESULT IN AN 180 DAY SUSPENSION. AN INDIVIDUAL WILL HAVE TO PAY $25 TO HAVE HIS OR HER LICENSE REINSTATED AFTER THE SUSPENSION PERIOD. THIS PROVISION IS CONTAINED IN THE TRULY AGREED TO VERSION OF SB 244.

SA 2 - UNDER THIS AMENDMENT, SHELTERED WORKSHOPS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF LAW REQUIRING THE REGISTRATION, PROOF OF OWNERSHIP AND THE DISPLAY OF NUMBER PLATES OF MOTOR VEHICLES OWNED BY SUCH ORGANIZATIONS. THIS PROVISION IS SIMILAR TO ONE CONTAINED IN THE TRULY AGREED TO VERSION OF SB 244.

SA 3 - REMOVES SECTIONS 301.121 and 301.130 (Technical amendment).

SA 4 - THIS AMENDMENT CHANGES THE AMOUNT AN APPLICANT FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE CAN DONATE TO AN ORGAN DONATION PROGRAM FROM $1 to $2.

SA 5 - THIS AMENDMENT REQUIRES TOWING COMPANIES TO GRANT ACCESS TO INSURANCE PERSONNEL FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSPECTION, APPRAISAL AND PHOTOGRAPHING PROPERTY WITHOUT REQUIRING ANY SURETY.

SA 6 - THIS AMENDMENT WHICH WOULD PLACE THE BAR90 MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM, CURRENTLY ADMINISTERED SOLELY IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, ENTIRELY UNDER THE RULEMAKING JURISDICTION OF THE MISSOURI AIR CONSERVATION COMMISSION. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY IS CURRENTLY GRANTED TO THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY PATROL. THE ACT REVISES LANGUAGE REGARDING CERTIFICATES AND STICKERS BY REQUIRING THAT A CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL BE ISSUED ACCORDING TO COMMISSION RULE FOR VEHICLES WHICH ARE INSPECTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS. INSPECTION STATION OWNERS SHALL NO LONGER BE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE FORMS AND STICKERS FROM THE HIGHWAY PATROL AND ARE REQUIRED TO FURNISH FORMS AND STICKERS OF APPROVAL AS REQUIRED BY COMMISSION RULE. UNDER THE AMENDMENT, FEES FOR BAR90 MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS INSPECTIONS SHALL BE COLLECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, RATHER THAN THE HIGHWAY PATROL. ALL SUCH FEE REVENUES SHALL BE USED SOLELY BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADMINISTER AND ENFORCE THE BAR90 MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS INSPECTION PROGRAM. THESE PROVISIONS ARE CONTAINED in SB 149 (2001).

SA 8 - THIS AMENDMENT MODIFIES MANY SECTIONS AFFECTING SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES. THESE SECTIONS ARE CHANGED TO SHOW THAT THESE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES (CMVs)/APPORTIONED VEHICLES OVER 18,000 POUNDS. THESE SECTIONS ALSO WAIVE THE PERSONALIZATION FEE FOR THE PARTICULAR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES. THIS AMENDMENT ALSO CREATES A RESPECT LIFE LICENSE PLATE CREATES A "RESPECT LIFE" LICENSE PLATE. REQUIRES A $25 OR $50 (for biennial registration) TO THE MISSOURI ALTERNATIVES TO ABORTION SUPPORT FUND. REQUIRES THE DIRECTOR OF REVENUE TO ISSUE SAMPLES OF THE PLATES TO BE DISPLAYED IN STATE OFFICES. ALLOWS GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO APPROPRIATE MONEYS TO THE FUND. CREATES THE MISSOURI ALTERNATIVES TO ABORTION SUPPORT FUND. THIS AMENDMENT ALSO CREATES A CLERGY LICENSE PLATE.