SCS/HBs 1093, 1094, 1159, 1204,1242, 1272, 1391, 1397, 1411, 1624, 1632, 1714, 1755, 1778, 1779, 1852, 1862, 2025 & 2123 - This act allows for a special license plate bearing the emblem of MO-AG Businesses. To obtain the plate, a person must get a use authorization statement ($25 contribution) from the MO-AG Businesses and present the statement along with a $15 fee in addition to the regular registration fee and other documents required by law. The fee for personalized license plates will not be required (Section 301.3065).

HB 1094 - This act allows for a special license plate for members of the Missouri Coroners' and Medical Examiners' Association. To obtain this plate, a person must get an emblem- use authorization statement by contributing $25 to the Missouri Coroners' and Medical Examiners' Association and present this statement to the Department of Revenue at the time of registration. Upon presentation of the annual authorization statement and payment of a $15 fee in addition to the regular registration fees and other document requirements, the Department will issue a license plate bearing the emblem of the Missouri Coroners' and Medical Examiners' Association, the six-point star symbol universally recognized for law enforcement, and the words "CORONERS' OFFICE" in place of the words "SHOW-ME STATE". The revenue obtained from contributions will be used for the purpose of promoting and supporting the objectives of the Missouri Coroners' and Medical Examiners' Association (Section 301.3089).

HB 1159 - This act also allows persons to receive "Delta Sigma Theta" or "Omega Psi Phi" Greek organization license plates after making an annual $25 contribution to those organizations. In addition to the $25 contribution, the person must pay $15 plus regular registration fees. No additional fee shall be assessed for the personalization of such plates. This act is similar to SB 1253 (2002)(Section 301.3086).

HB 1204 - This act allows for a special license plate for the Friends of Arrow Rock. To obtain this special plate, a person must get an emblem-use authorization statement from the Friends of Arrow Rock ($25 contribution) and present the statement to the Department of Revenue at the time of registration along with a $15 fee in addition to the registration fees and other documents which may be required by law. Revenue collected from authorization contributions must be used solely for the purposes of the Friends of Arrow Rock (Section 301.3092).

HB 1242 - This act allows for a special license plate bearing the words "PREVENT DISASTERS IN MISSOURI" for any person who wants to pay tribute to the disaster relief efforts made in the aftermath of the events of September 11, 2001. To obtain the plate, a person must get a use authorization statement ($25 contribution) from the American Red Cross and present the statement at the time of registration to the Department of Revenue along with a $15 fee in addition to the registration fees and other documents which may be required by law. All revenue derived from contributions for the plate, minus reasonable administrative costs, must be deposited and used solely for the purposes of the Missouri State Service Delivery Area Single Family Disaster Fund (Section 301.3088).

HB 1272 - This act allows for a special license plate for members of the Missouri Elks Association. To obtain the plate, a person must get a use authorization statement ($15 contribution) from the Missouri Elks Association and present the statement to the Department of Revenue at the time of registration along with a $15 fee, the registration fee, and other documents required by law. Revenue collected from authorization contributions, minus reasonable administrative costs, will be used solely for the purposes of the Missouri Elks Association (Section 301.3118).

HB 1391 - This act allows members, former members or parents of 4-H members to obtain a special license plate that would bear the emblem of 4-H and the words "Missouri 4-H" in place of "Show- Me State". The fee for the plate will be $15. This act is similar to SB 737 (Section 301.481).

HB 1397 - This act allows for a special license plate for any member of the Missouri Federation of Square and Round Dancers Clubs. To obtain this plate, a person must get an emblem-use authorization statement from the Missouri Federation of Square and Round Dance Clubs ($25 contribution) and present this statement to the Department of Revenue at the time of registration. Upon receipt of the annual authorization statement and payment of a $15 fee in addition to the registration fee and other documents required by law, the Department of Revenue will issue a personalized license plate bearing the emblem of the Missouri Federation of Square and Round Dance Clubs (Section 301.3096).

HB 1411 - This act allows for a special license plate for the Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment Fund. To obtain the plate, a person must get an emblem-use authorization statement ($25 contribution) from the Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment Fund, Inc. and present the statement and a $15 fee, in addition to the regular registration fee and other documents required by law (Section 301.3082).

HB 1624 - This act allows for a special license plate for members of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say and the Order of the Arrow and for Eagle Scouts or parents of an Eagle Scout. To obtain the plate, a person must get a use authorization statement ($25 contribution) from the respective organizations and present the statement to the Department of Revenue at the time of registration along with a $15 fee in addition to the registration fee and other documents required by law. Revenue collected from authorization contributions, minus any reasonable administrative cost, will be used solely for the purposes of the respective organizations (Sections 301.3093, 301.3094 and 301.3095).

HB 1632 - This act allows for a special license plate for members of the Fraternal Order of Police. To obtain the plate, a person must get an emblem-use authorization statement (for a $25 contribution) from the Fraternal Order of Police and present the statement along with a $15 fee in addition to the regular registration fee and other documents required by law. Any contribution received by the Fraternal Order of Police of the State of Missouri, minus reasonable administrative cost, will be used solely for the purposes of the Missouri Fraternal Order of Police (Section 301.3103).

HB 1714 - This act allows for a special license plate bearing the emblem of the St. Louis College of Pharmacy. To obtain the plate, a person must get a use authorization statement ($25 contribution) from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy and present the statement along with any other documents which may be required and payment of a $15 fee in addition to the regular registration fees to the Department of Revenue. The fee for personalized license plates will not be required.

HB 1755 - This act allows for a Missouri Travel Council special license plate. To obtain the plate, a person must get a use authorization statement ($25 contribution) from the Missouri Travel Council and present the statement to the Department of Revenue at the time of registration along with a $15 fee in addition to the registration fee and other documents which may be required by law. Revenue collected from authorization contributions, minus any reasonable administrative cost, will be used solely for the purposes of the Missouri Travel Council (Section 301.3119).

HB 1778 - This act allows for special license plates for members of the Kingdom of Calontir and the Missouri Civil War Reenactors Association. To obtain the plate, a person must get a use authorization statement ($25 contribution) from the respective organizations and present the statement to the Department of Revenue at the time of registration along with a $15 fee in addition to the registration fee and other documents required by law. Revenue collected from authorization contributions, minus any reasonable administrative cost, will be used solely for the purposes of the organizations. This act is similar to SB 1189 and SCS/SB 1241 et al (2002)(Sections 301.3098 and 301.3099).

HB 1779 - This act allows for a special license plate for members of the Missouri-Kansas-Nebraska Conference of Teamsters. To obtain the plate, a person must get a use authorization statement ($25 contribution) from the Missouri-Kansas-Nebraska Conference of Teamsters and present the statement to the Department of Revenue at the time of registration along with a $15 fee in addition to the registration fee and other documents required by law. Revenue collected from authorization contributions, minus any reasonable administrative cost, will be used solely for the purposes of the Missouri-Kansas-Nebraska Conference of Teamsters (Section 301.3101).

HB 1852 - This act allows for a special license plate for members of the Jefferson National Parks Association. To obtain the plate, a person must get a use authorization statement ($25 contribution) from the Jefferson National Parks Association and present the statement to the Department of Revenue at the time of registration along with a $15 fee in addition to the registration fee and other documents required by law. Revenue collected from authorization contributions, minus any reasonable administrative cost, will be used solely for the purposes of the Jefferson National Parks Association (Section 301.3117).

HB 1862 - This act allows for a special license plate for members of the Rotary International. To obtain the plate, a person must get a use authorization statement ($25 contribution) from Rotary International and present the statement to the Department of Revenue at the time of registration along with a $15 fee in addition to the registration fee and other documents required by law. Revenue collected from authorization contributions, minus any reasonable administrative cost, will be used solely for the purposes of Rotary International (Section 301.3080).

HB 2025 - This act allows for a special license plate for members or alumni of Greek organizations Kappa Alpha Psi, Iota Phi Theta, Sigma Gamma Rho, Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Zeta Phi Beta, and Phi Beta Sigma. To obtain the plate, a person must get a use authorization statement ($25 contribution) from the respective organizations and present the statement to the Department of Revenue at the time of registration along with a $15 fee in addition to the registration fee and other documents required by law. Revenue collected from authorization contributions, minus any reasonable administrative cost, will be used solely for the purposes of these Greek organizations (Section 301.3109).

HB 2123 - This act allows for a special license plate for the Friends of the Missouri Women's Council. To obtain the plate, a person must get a use authorization statement ($25 contribution) from the Friends of the Missouri Women's Council and present the statement to the Department of Revenue at the time of registration along with a $15 fee in addition to the registration fee and other documents required by law. Revenue collected from authorization contributions, minus any reasonable administrative cost, will be used solely for the purposes of providing breast cancer services, including but not limited to screening, treatment, staging, and follow-up services (Section 301.3084).

This act modifies the classes of vehicles in which motorists may receive a Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation license plate (Section 301.469).

This act creates the "God Bless America" license plate. Any person desiring such a plate shall pay $10 to the WWII Memorial Fund. The person shall also pay an additional $15 fee to the Department of Revenue in addition to regular registration fees. This provision is identical to SCS/SB 960 (2002).

This act prohibits the Director of the Department of Revenue from issuing specialized license plates for sponsoring organizations which raise revenues from the use of their emblems on such plates unless the organization is a governmental entity or a not-for-profit organization. Current organizations shall have until January 1, 2004, to comply with the provisions of this section. The Director shall require such organizations to verify their eligibility status. This act restricts the emblem-use authorization fees to be only used for the organization's charitable mission. Special license plates sponsored by such organizations shall only be issued if the director receives 100 applications or if the organization pays the "start-up" costs of such plates and the director receives at least 10 applications.

This provision is similar to (but not identical to) one contained in SCS/SB 1241 et al (2002).
STEPHEN WITTE