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SCS/SB 1108 - This act creates a regional taxicab commission for St. Louis City and County. The members of the commission shall include representatives of the taxicab industry as well as appointees of the Mayor of St. Louis and the St. Louis County Executive.

The commission is responsible for creating and implementing a taxicab code that shall supersede all city and county ordinances related to the licensing of taxicabs. The act further lists the powers of the commission to carry out the provisions of the taxicab code.

This act is similar to HB 1868 (2002).

JIM ERTLE