Loading chat...

MO HB179

Bill

Status

Passed

6/25/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jason Chipman

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands acceptable documentation for obtaining a veteran designation on Missouri driver's licenses and identification cards to include DD Form 2 (Uniformed Services Identification Card) showing "retired" or "reserve retired" status

  • Previously only DD Form 214 discharge documents showing "honorable" or "general under honorable conditions" discharge were accepted; this change adds an alternative proof option

  • Applicants must still pay the standard driver's license or identification card fee, with duplicate license fees governed by section 302.185

  • Department of Revenue retains authority to determine placement of the veteran designation and establish administrative rules

  • Passed during the 98th General Assembly's first regular session in 2015

Legislative Description

Allows a retired military member to provide a Veterans' Identification Card issued by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs in order to receive a veteran designation on his or her driver's license

Last Action

Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

6/25/2015

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety3/17/2015
Select Committee on Rules2/10/2015
Transportation1/20/2015

Full Bill Text

No bill text available