FL H0427

Creates the Motor Vehicle and Cargo Theft Prevention Authority Trust Fund within the Executive Office of the Governor to receive and administer public and private moneys.

Allocates trust fund moneys to qualified public and private entities for programs that prevent motor vehicle and cargo theft, enhance law enforcement investigations and prosecution, and educate the public on theft prevention.

Requires trust fund moneys to supplement, not supplant, other available funding for motor vehicle and cargo theft prevention.

Automatically terminates the trust fund on July 1, 2014, unless terminated sooner, with a required review under section 215.3206 before termination.

Effective date is July 1, 2010, contingent upon House Bill 425 or substantially similar legislation being adopted and becoming law in the same legislative session.