SCS HB 795 -- ELECTRONIC RECORDS

This bill allows liens on motor vehicles and trailers to be
filed with the Director of Revenue electronically.  The
procedures for filing, security, assignment, retention of an
electronic certificate, and release of a certificate are
outlined in the bill.

The bill also allows the recorder of deeds in any municipality
or county to establish an electronic format for the recording or
filing of documents.  Documents may be recorded, filed,
transmitted, stored, and maintained in electronic format as
determined by the recorder.  Requirements for the electronically
transmitted signature of a person are outlined.

HB 795 -- RECORDER OF DEEDS (Kennedy)

This bill allows the recorder of deeds in any municipality or
county to establish an electronic format for the recording or
filing of documents.  Documents may be recorded, filed,
transmitted, stored, and maintained in electronic format as
determined by the recorder.  Requirements for the electronically
transmitted signature of a person are outlined.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

HB 795 -- RECORDER OF DEEDS

CO-SPONSORS:  Kennedy, Crawford

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee
on Local Government and Related Matters by a vote of 18 to 0.

This bill allows the recorder of deeds in any municipality or
county to establish an electronic format for the recording or
filing of documents.  Documents may be recorded, filed,
transmitted, stored, and maintained in electronic format as
determined by the recorder.  Requirements for the electronically
transmitted signature of a person are outlined.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that this bill will help recorders
use technology in their jobs.  Electronic recording is used in
other states.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Kennedy; and
Missouri Recorders Association.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Steve Bauer, Legislative Analyst

HB 795 -- Recorder of Deeds

Co-Sponsors:  Kennedy, Crawford

This bill allows the recorder of deeds in any municipality or
county to establish an electronic format for the recording or
filing of documents.  Documents may be recorded, filed,
transmitted, stored, and maintained in electronic format as
determined by the recorder.  Requirements for the electronically
transmitted signature of a person are outlined.