SCS/HB 1789 - This act allows for a special license plate for individuals who are former members of the Missouri General Assembly. To obtain the plate, a person must present proof of eligibility 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. No more than two sets of plates will be issued to an applicant (Section 301.3106).

This act allows U.S. Congressional members to get two sets of specialized license plates. Current law provides only one set of U.S. Congressional plates. This provision is identical to SB 798 (2002)(Section 301.453).

This act revises the language regarding the registration of historic motor vehicles. Any person wishing to register a plate which is 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 one contained in SB 1093 (2002)(Section 301.131).

This act revives the advisory committee on license plates. It allows the committee to meet prior to April 1, 2003, to review license plate design with a particular emphasis on public safety. (Section 301.129)
STEPHEN WITTE