HCS SCS SB 520 -- MOTOR VEHICLES SPONSOR: Foster (Myers) COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee on Motor Vehicle and Traffic Regulations by a vote of 9 to 0. Currently, the registration fee for commercial motor vehicles over 72,000 pounds is $350.50. This substitute revises the schedule so this fee applies to vehicles from 72,001 to 80,000 pounds. The substitute also provides that any paid registration or license plate for a commercial trailer through a reciprocity agreement will remain even if the agreement no longer requires apportionment of the trailers. The Highway Reciprocity Commission will have the authority to issue permanent or temporary registrations on commercial trailers whether or not the registration is issued pursuant to a reciprocity agreement. Non-apportioned plates issued by the commission may contain the legend "HRC TLR" in lieu of the words "Show-Me-State." In cases where a commercial vehicle license plate is returned and a refund is due, if the refund is to come from moneys previously transferred to another state as a result of a reciprocity agreement, refund by the Director of the Department of Revenue may only be made upon return of the moneys from that state. If such moneys are not returned by that state, refund will not be made. FISCAL NOTE: No impact on state funds. PROPONENTS: Supporters say the bill will correct several problems in trucking. Currently, Missouri's heaviest weight for local trucks is 72,000 lbs. or over. In some states, Missouri vehicles weighing over 72,000 lbs. are considered over-weight because Missouri does not have a specific category. Testifying for the bill was Senator Foster. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. Robert Triplett, Legislative AnalystCopyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives