MO SB586

Repeals and replaces section 136.055, RSMo, governing fee office contracts awarded by the state director of revenue for processing motor vehicle and tax-related transactions.

Requires the director of revenue to use a competitive bidding process that gives priority to tax-exempt organizations under Internal Revenue Code sections 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) whose primary administrative office is located in the same county, legislative district, or senatorial district as the fee office, as well as to political subdivisions including municipalities, counties, and fire protection districts.

Authorizes fee offices to collect specified fees including $3.50 for vehicle registrations, $2.50 for title applications, $2.50-$5 for driver's licenses, $2.50 for liens, and $2 for electronic transmission, with all fees retained by tax-exempt organizations awarded contracts.

Prohibits motor vehicle dealers from collecting the authorized fees and requires state auditor access to fee office records as a condition of contract award without divulging personally identifiable information.

Authorizes the director of revenue to promulgate rules subject to chapter 536 regulatory review procedures, with nonseverability provisions making the entire section void if rulemaking authority is found unconstitutional.