MO SB781

Requires Missouri to collect a 2% collection fee from the federal government for collecting federal excise taxes on taxable fuel, or the state shall not collect or assist in collection of such taxes.

Changes motor vehicle registration from two license plates to one plate as the standard, with optional two-plate registration available for certain vehicle types for an additional fee not exceeding $15.

Prohibits entities that finance motor vehicle dealer purchases from holding certificates of ownership as collateral, with violations constituting a class A misdemeanor or class D felony for subsequent offenses.

Expands driveaway license plate requirements to include proof of financial responsibility, photographs of business facilities, and maintenance of working landline telephones, with violations resulting in license revocation.

Modifies texting-while-driving law by removing age restriction (previously limited to drivers 21 and younger) and allowing voice-operated or hands-free devices for sending/reading text messages; allows local jurisdictions to adopt equivalent but not more restrictive regulations.