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SB 104 - This act changes several references to the Division of Highway Safety to the state highways and transportation commission. In 2003, Governor Holder transferred the powers and duties of the Division of Highway Safety under the Department of Public Safety to MoDOT. References to the Division of Highway Safety or the Department of Public Safety as it pertains to highway safety functions need to be changed to accurately reference the state Highways and Transportation Commission. The act specifically provides that the commission shall have the responsibility and authority for the administration of: (1) All state highway safety programs; (2) The annual preparation of the Missouri Highway Safety Plan and the receipt of federal highway safety funds; (3) Regulations relating to approval of driver-improvement, motorcycle safety and ignition interlock programs; (4) Compliance with any federal laws or rules required as a condition precedent to secure federal highway safety funds; and (5) Contracts, licenses and authorizations issued by the Division of Highway Safety prior to August 28, 2003. The act expands membership of the Motorcycle Safety Program Advisory Committee from seven to eight members to create a place for a MoDOT representative. STEPHEN WITTE
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