MO HB2443

Requires motor vehicle and trailer registration applications to include proof that tangible personal property taxes were paid for the preceding tax year, or a certified statement that no taxes were assessed or due.

Expands tax compliance verification to include city collectors in addition to county collectors, allowing applicants to present tax receipts or statements from the city where property was assessed.

Allows county collectors in counties with populations over 600,000 but less than 900,000 to give priority to issuing tax receipts or certified statements for vehicles with January registration expirations, with receipts issued within three days for in-person payment or twenty working days for mail payment.

Authorizes county collectors and certain cities to notify the director of revenue to suspend motor vehicle registrations for owners delinquent on personal property taxes or vehicle-related fees and fines, with suspension remaining in effect until taxes or fees are paid plus a $20 reinstatement fee.

Allows vehicle owners to appeal registration suspensions to circuit court within thirty days for de novo review, with the court able to reinstate, sustain, or modify the suspension.