Bill > HB3316

This bill modifies various provisions related to motor vehicle registration in Missouri, aiming to modernize and streamline processes. Key changes include updating the definition of "water-damaged vehicle" and requiring the Director of Revenue to issue a certificate of ownership with this designation. It also adjusts the penalty for delinquent vehicle registrations, increasing it significantly and specifying monthly increments. The bill revises registration fees for passenger vehicles, motorcycles, motortricycles, and autocycles, and clarifies the process for transferring license plates, including the use of interim plates and the eventual implementation of a modernized, integrated system for vehicle titling and registration. Furthermore, it introduces new requirements for motor vehicle dealers, such as increased sales thresholds for licensure and updated procedures for issuing dealer plates. The bill also amends rules regarding the perfection of liens on vehicles, the issuance of disabled person license plates and placards, and the requirements for vehicle inspections, including safety and emissions inspections, with some exemptions and updated timelines. Finally, it addresses the handling and retention of applicant source documents for driver's licenses and identification cards, aligning with federal REAL ID Act requirements while aiming to protect citizen privacy.